MILWAUKEE — The Hulkster tore it up onstage at the Republican National Convention Thursday night.
A tanned and muscular Hulk Hogan stepped back from the podium and proudly ripped off his shirt onstage during his remarks, revealing a red Trump-Vance tank top.
The audience promptly exploded into thunderous applause as they watched the WWE legend dust off some of his high-energy wrestling ring antics.
“I didn’t come here as Hulk Hogan. But I just had to give you a little taste,” Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea bellowed out.
“I’m here tonight because I want the world to know that Donald Trump is a real hero,” he added. “I am proud to support my hero as the next president of this United States.”
“He’s gonna win in November, and we’re all going to be champions again when he wins.”
The buff retired professional wrestler rattled through some of the battles that Trump has faced in the political and legal realm and touted his toughness.
“Over my career, I’ve been in the ring with some of the biggest, some of the baddest dudes on the planet,” Hogan crowed. “I know tough guys. But let me tell you something, brother, Donald Trump is the toughest of them all.”
“All of the investigations, the impeachments, the court cases, and he’s still standing and kicking their butts,” he went on. “We never had it better than the Trump years. Back then we had a thriving economy, we had strong borders, we had safe streets, we had peace and respect around the world.”
Hogan contended that in the time since, “we have lost it all,” noting that “the only person who can clean this up is Donald Trump.”
Trump smiled from his box in the convention stands as Hogan sang his praises.
“I want my kids, your kids, and all those little TV Hulkamaniacs out there to live the American dream too,” he said. “This November guys, we can save the American dream for everyone.”
“All you lowlifes, all you scumbags, all you drug dealers and all you crooked politicians need to answer one question brother, what are you gonna do when Donald Trump and all the Trumpamanaics run wild on you brother?” he said to thunderous applause.
Not to be outdone by the former pro wrestler, UFC chief Dana White was scheduled as the last speaker before the 45th president.