This isn’t the first time that a professional wrestler’s words got them in hot water, but Chelsea Green certainly is feeling the heat.
The WWE superstar announced that she is taking a break from social media after her recent comments about late pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan went viral.
Green, who is a former WWE U.S. women’s champion, says that she received death threats over her remarks during a live appearance on CBS News’ 24/7 after the death of Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, last week.
When offering her condolences after Hogan’s on Thursday, Green called him an “absolute icon” despite his “polarizing political views.”
Hogan had been a staunch supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump during the 2024 election and previously had been heard making racist comments on a leaked video. Hogan became so controversial that in his final appearance for WWE, he was loudly booed during the Netflix premiere of Monday Night Raw earlier this year.
Green apologized for her remarks in a since-deleted post while reasserting her stance on racism.
“A significant part of my role at @WWE involves engaging w the public & responding to questions, often on live platforms,” Green wrote on X.
“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.”
Green later followed up that post with another, stating that she would be taking an indefinite break from posting on social media.
“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,” she added.
“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, arguably the most famous wrestler ever, has died at age 71 at his Florida home due to cardiac arrest last Thursday.
“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away,” the organization said in a post on X.
“One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends and fans.”
According to TMZ, “Medics were dispatched to the WWE legend’s Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning … with operators stating it was regarding a “cardiac arrest.”
The outlet also said: “We’re told a slew of police cars and EMTs were parked outside Hogan’s home … and the icon was carried on a stretcher and into an ambulance.”
WWE paid tribute to the hall of famer on Friday Night SmackDown with a video package and a 10-bell salute.