Legendary wrestler Hulk
Hogan issued an apology Friday after the
National Enquirer released a transcript of
statements he made that included racial slurs.
The remarks were
recorded in an "unauthorized sex tape," according to the Enquirer,
and included the n-word in reference to the dating life of his daughter, Brooke.
He has since apologized.
"Eight years ago I
used offensive language during a conversation," Hogan says in a statement.
"It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language; there is
no excuse for it; and I apologize for having done it."
He goes on to say that
"I believe very strongly that every person in the world is important and
should not be treated differently based on race, gender, orientation, religious
beliefs or otherwise. I am disappointed with myself that I used language that
is offensive and inconsistent with my own beliefs.
"It is not who I
am. I continue to work every day to improve as a person, and this matter is an
important learning experience for me in that regard. As a result I am resigning
from my contractual relationship with the WWE."
However, his former
employer said it ended its business relationship with Hogan.
"WWE terminated
its contract with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan). WWE is committed to embracing
and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds as demonstrated by the
diversity of our employees, performers and fans worldwide," the
organization said in a statement.
Fans noticed that Hogan
has been removed entirely from the WWE's website, including from its Hall of
Fame.
Dave Meltzer, publisher
and editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, reported that WWE eliminated
all mentions of the wrestler ahead of the transcript's release.
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