Ric Flair Finally Reveals Why WWE Wrestlers Hate Hulk Hogan

Ric Flair Finally Reveals Why WWE Wrestlers Hate Hulk Hogan
“We Respected What He Did — But We Hated Who He Was.”

In a jaw-dropping podcast interview that’s blowing up the wrestling world, Ric Flair—the 16-time world champion and one of wrestling’s most legendary figures—has finally broken his silence about a long-standing rumor in the industry:

WWE wrestlers didn’t just dislike Hulk Hogan… they despised him.

And now, The Nature Boy is telling the world why.

🎙️ “He Wasn’t One of Us”

Appearing on the “Legends Never Lie” podcast, Flair didn’t hold back when asked about his backstage relationship with Hulk Hogan.

“Look, Terry [Hogan] was a superstar. One of the biggest ever. But he wasn’t one of the boys. He didn’t ride the bus. He didn’t share the locker room stories. He was always separate. Always above.”

According to Flair, Hogan operated more like a politician than a performer—strategically controlling who got ahead and who got buried.

“He played the game like a CEO, not a wrestler. And when someone else started shining? He made sure they didn’t shine too long.”

🧼 Behind the “Say Your Prayers” Act

Flair also dropped the curtain on Hogan’s clean-cut image:

“The ‘vitamins and prayers’ gimmick? That was just a mask. Hogan knew how to work the fans. But the guys backstage? We saw the real Terry. And most of us didn’t like him.”

According to Flair, Hogan often distanced himself from the rest of the locker room, rarely socialized with younger talent, and had no interest in passing the torch—even when he was long past his prime.

💼 The Political Sabotage

Flair also confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in wrestling history: Hogan had a reputation for burying other talent behind the scenes.

“He did it to Bret. He did it to Savage. He tried to do it to me. Anyone who got too hot, too fast—he’d make sure Vince started questioning their push.”

According to Ric, many matches were rewritten last minute to protect Hogan’s ego, and multiple title runs were canceled simply because Hogan “didn’t want to look weak.”

“You couldn’t beat him clean. You couldn’t outshine him on the mic. And if you did? You’d suddenly find yourself off the card.”

😤 Respect the Star, Hate the Man

Flair admitted he respected Hogan’s contributions to the business, but said that respect didn’t equal admiration.

“You can’t take away what he did for the industry. But being the biggest name doesn’t make you the best man. The truth is, a lot of us tolerated Hogan—because we had to. Not because we wanted to.”

👀 The Locker Room Reaction

Since the podcast aired, several WWE veterans have echoed Flair’s comments:

Booker T: “Flair’s telling the truth. Hogan looked out for himself. Period.”

Chris Jericho: “He was never really there to help build the next generation.”

Kurt Angle: “He didn’t shake hands. He didn’t ask about your match. He just showed up, got his pop, and left.”

🧨 Final Thoughts: The Truth Hurts

Hulk Hogan will always be remembered as a wrestling icon. But thanks to Ric Flair’s unfiltered honesty, the myth of Hogan as a universally beloved locker room leader is finally being shattered.

“He was the face on the poster,” Flair said. “But he was never the soul of the business.”

Disclaimer: This story is fictional and intended for entertainment purposes only. Ric Flair has not made these statements publicly. This dramatization is not based on real events.