Hulk Hogan may be promoting his new “Real American Beer” brand, but many fans are walking away from his New York tour feeling anything but patriotic. The WWE Hall of Famer’s recent appearances have been marred by early exits, unfulfilled promises, and upset fans—some of them children.
Disappointed Fans Left Hanging
As previously reported here by Wrestling News Blog, a signing event in the Hudson Valley, fans—many of whom waited for hours—expected Hogan to sign autographs for the first 250 people with wristbands, as advertised. Instead, he left before fulfilling the promise, leading to a scene where several children were reportedly in tears.
In Carmel, NY, fans were under the impression they could have any item signed at a free meet-and-greet. However, when they arrived, they were told that Hogan would only sign cases of his beer, which they had to purchase. Memorabilia like baseball cards? Off-limits.
Most recently, at an event in Newburgh, NY, Hogan arrived over an hour late, cut a short promo, handed out some beer cans, and left without signing anything at all.
Jimmy Hart Steps Up Where Hogan Falls Short
While Hogan’s appearances have been frustrating for fans, his longtime friend and manager Jimmy Hart has been picking up the slack. Unlike Hogan, Hart has been signing autographs without issue, making sure at least some attendees walked away happy.
Hogan’s Reputation Takes Another Hit
Hogan has had his fair share of controversies over the years, and his Real American Beer promotional tour seems to be adding more fuel to the fire. Whether this is due to poor planning, a shift in how he handles public appearances, or something else, the backlash is growing.
With more stops still to come, the question remains: Will Hulk Hogan make it up to fans, or will this tour continue to leave a bad taste—literally and figuratively?
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