Stephanie McMahon Finally Reveals What Hulk Hogan Did To Female Wrestlers!
Stephanie McMahon always said she wasn’t a fan of Hulk Hogan—but only now is she finally explaining why. In a shocking wave of revelations, the former WWE executive has opened up about her complicated history with the wrestling icon, exposing behind-the-scenes tensions, disturbing personal stories, and the darker truths that were long hidden from fans.
Born into wrestling royalty in 1976, Stephanie grew up surrounded by legends. Her father, Vince McMahon, turned the WWF into a global empire on the back of Hogan’s larger-than-life persona. While millions of children idolized Hogan’s red-and-yellow, mustache-twirling superhero image, Stephanie quietly hated it. She admitted in a 2025 interview on The Pat McAfee Show that she “never liked cheering for Hogan” and preferred the heels—the villains—over his wholesome “say your prayers and eat your vitamins” gimmick. This small confession set the stage for much bigger revelations.
Stephanie’s relationship with Hogan was a bizarre contradiction. On one hand, she helped re-sign him to WWE in 2002, booking his return and even clashing with her father in storylines over Hogan’s presence. On the other hand, behind the scenes, Hogan reportedly tried to undermine her, demanding she be removed as SmackDown General Manager. Stephanie confronted him directly, forcing the self-proclaimed “Immortal” to back down with the simple words: “I take that back.” It was a rare moment where the daughter of Vince stood her ground against one of wrestling’s most powerful egos.
But Stephanie didn’t stop at criticizing his politics backstage. In 2008, while testifying before Congress, she flat-out said: “Hulk Hogan was a terrible wrestler, and he still is.” While she admitted his charisma and presence were unmatched, she never respected his in-ring skills—calling him a three-move wrestler who coasted on hype.
The darker side of Hogan, however, goes far beyond his limited wrestling ability. Stephanie hinted at troubling behavior with women in WWE, a subject long whispered about but rarely addressed publicly. The Hogan–Miss Elizabeth saga remains infamous: Randy Savage accused Hogan of crossing boundaries with Elizabeth, both in the ring and during personal visits. Their falling out blurred the line between storyline and real life, fueling rumors of inappropriate closeness.
Then there’s Hogan’s personal life—a trail of disturbing accusations. His ex-wife Linda Hogan alleged years of physical and emotional abuse, describing moments where she feared for her life. A 1996 lawsuit accused Hogan of assaulting a young businesswoman during a WCW event, though it was settled out of court. And of course, the 2012 leaked adult tape—where Hogan was caught on camera using racist and homophobic slurs—destroyed his WWE standing, leading to his firing and removal from the Hall of Fame in 2015.
Even Hogan’s relationship with his daughter Brooke sparked controversy. From overly intimate photos of him rubbing suntan oil on her thighs, to Brooke’s recent public accusations of verbal, mental, and physical abuse, Hogan’s family life has fueled suspicions about his true character.
Stephanie McMahon’s silence on Hogan’s racism scandal spoke volumes. After 2015, she stopped mentioning him publicly until WWE quietly welcomed him back years later. To this day, she has avoided directly defending him. Fans now see her early confessions about disliking Hogan as more than a childhood preference—it was a quiet rebellion against a man whose legacy is riddled with scandal, ego, and exploitation.
Hogan’s defenders will always argue that he “made wrestling mainstream.” But Stephanie’s recent words pull the curtain back: Hogan’s success came with a cost. From union-busting that hurt wrestlers’ livelihoods, to enabling a toxic environment where women were marginalized, his true legacy may be far darker than the neon-colored fantasy fans once believed in.
In the end, Stephanie McMahon’s candid remarks don’t just roast Hulk Hogan—they expose him. To her, Hogan wasn’t the superhero millions adored. He was the backstage bully, the overrated performer, and the man whose personal scandals nearly destroyed the industry’s reputation. And now, decades later, the truth is finally catching up to him.
