What did Chelsea Green post about Hulk Hogan? WWE star announces social media exit amid death threats over tribute

Chelsea Green, a WWE star, is taking a break from social media after criticism regarding her comments on Hulk Hogan's passing.

Published on: Jul 28, 2025, 18:06:17 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Chelsea Green, a WWE star, announced she was stepping away from social media after receiving criticism for her statement on the late professional wrestler Hulk Hogan.

Chelsea Green said that she was forced to take a sabbatical from social media to maintain her mental health since the backlash towards her post swiftly turned into harassment. (X@ImChelseaGreen)

The Canadian WWE star said that she was forced to take a sabbatical from social media to maintain her mental health since the backlash towards her post swiftly turned into harassment.

Following Hogan's passing, Green, like many others in the professional wrestling community, expressed her condolences. Speaking on Thursday's episode of CBS News' 24/7, she referred to him as an “absolute icon” in spite of his “polarizing political views.”

Hogan was already viewed as a divisive and contentious figure when leaked tape revealed him uttering racist slurs, and he backed President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race. As a result, he lost support from some professional wrestling fans.

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What did Chelsea Green say about Hulk Hogan

Social media fans reacted adversely to Green's comments regarding Hogan.

“A significant part of my role at @WWE involves engaging w the public & responding to questions, often on live platforms,” Green said in a now-deleted social media post. “Yesterday, I was asked to comment on Hulk Hogan on live tv. Let me be clear: my stance on racism is unwavering. I do not condone it—period.”

“If my response (or tweet) seemed dismissive of real concerns, I sincerely apologize. That was never my intention. I tried to acknowledge a death respectfully, even when the legacy is complicated. I am learning one day at a time and will continue to learn,” she concluded.

Chelsea Green announces social media exit

Reacting to the backlash, she said, “I’ve tried to keep my page positive and comedic, but today, a lot changed… and it hit harder than I expected. The name calling, the death threats, the faceless accounts.”

“Social media was supposed to be a fun place and it hasn’t been for a while. It’s been overwhelming and I need to step away for a little bit.”

Hogan passed away at his Florida home on Thursday following what seemed to be a cardiac arrest.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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