On the first episode of "WWE Raw" on Netflix, Hulk Hogan returned to celebrate the company's transition to streaming and promote his "Real American Beer." However, Hogan's appearance was met with a sour response from the Los Angeles audience, as they booed "The Hulkster" throughout his promo. Hogan has been a controversial figure over the years, and it seemed that the reason for the negative response was due to his right-wing political views. 

Speaking on "Off The Top," WWE Hall Of Famer Rikishi has provided his thoughts on Hogans's appearance, expressing shock at the reaction he heard.

"What I didn't get was when Hogan came out ... I was surprised, you know what I mean? Because it was like a celebration, it wasn't like a Republican or Democrat or presidential race," Rikishi said. "So I guess he's got heat from that, from the people here in LA. So, I don't know. It was weird, you know, here's a guy that paved the way. I mean let's call it, you know what I mean? Hogan put wrestling on the map, you know? He did a lot for the business and to celebrate something huge, the crossover partnership with Netflix ... when you hear the booing, I said, 'G**damn, these people really don't like Hogan.'"

Rikishi pointed out that when the WWE audience can be heard clearly like that, it's exactly how they feel, and when they dislike a person, they let them know. He explained that the segment would have been viewed differently if it had been part of a regular weekly program, but because it was broadcast to the entire world on Netflix, it gained more attention.