WWE has today confirmed that Hulk Hogan has been reinstated to the WWE Hall of Fame. The multi-time world champion returns to the HOF after three years, with the company releasing the following statement regarding the matter.
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After a three-year suspension, Hulk Hogan has been reinstated into the WWE Hall of Fame. This second chance follows Hogan’s numerous public apologies and volunteering to work with young people, where he is helping them learn from his mistake. These efforts led to a recent induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame.
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Hulk Hogan & Jennifer McDaniels
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Jennifer McDaniels and Hulk Hogan attend Spike TV's 2011 Video Game Awards at Sony Studios on December 10, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Hulk Hogan & Rob Ford
TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 23: Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford and wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan kick offÊFan Expo CanadaÊweekend with a friendly arm-wrestling competition on August 23, 2013 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images)
Hulk Hogan & Jimmy Hart
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - MAY 01: Wrestler Hulk Hogan gestures to the crowd while making an appearance during the round five AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 1, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: WWE Hall of Famer and SGK Race Grand Marshall Hulk Hogan attends the 2015 Susan G. Komen D.C. Race For The Cure at The National Mall on May 9, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Professional Wrestler Hulk Hogan attends the 2015 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 14, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
Hulk Hogan, Chris Jericho, Titus O'Neil & Roman Reigns
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: (L-R) Titus O'Neil, Hulk Hogan, Chris Jericho, and Roman Reigns attend the 2015 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 14, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Hulk Hogan attends the 2015 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 14, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic)
Hulk Hogan, Chris Jericho, Titus O'Neil & Roman Reigns
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Professional wrestlers Titus O'Neil, Hulk Hogan, Chris Jericho and Roman Reigns attend the 2015 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 14, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
Hulk Hogan, Chris Jericho, Titus O'Neil & Roman Reigns
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Titus O'Neil, Hulk Hogan, Chris Jericho and Roman Reigns appear during the 2015 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 14, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Donna Ward/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan attends the WrestleMania 30 press conference at the Hard Rock Cafe New York on April 1, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/FilmMagic)
Hulk Hogan & John Cena
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 03: John Cena and Hulk Hogan attend WWE's 2014 SuperStars For Kids at the New Orleans Museum of Art on April 3, 2014 in New Orleans City. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)