WWE news: Hulk Hogan praises THIS Smackdown superstar as "one of the best in the world"
HULK HOGAN has praised AJ Styles as one of the best professional wrestlers in the world.
Hogan is set to be inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Class of 2018 Alumni Hall of Fame for his work with children throughout his career.
The Hulkster won over many young fans during his wrestling days and even though he hasn’t competed in a long time he still follows the product and told Sports Illustrated he is in awe of WWE Champion Styles.
He said: “AJ has turned out to be one heck of a performer, one of the best in the world.
“Beyond that, he’s just such a good person.
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AJ has turned out to be one heck of a performer, one of the best in the world
“What AJ does in the ring is phenomenal, and that’s why we call him The Phenomenal One, but when he’s outside the ring, he’s even more phenomenal.
“It’s so cool to see how he takes care of his family and loves his kids.
“If people saw him outside of when he wrestles, they’d have even more admiration for him.”
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Hogan was sacked from WWE in 2015 after Gawker released tapes showing him making racist remarks.
The ex-WWE Champion has apologised for the offensive language heard in the leaked footage.
Vince McMahon’s promotion has removed the 12-time world champion’s profile from the WWE Hall of Fame and has rarely mentioned his name since his dismissal.