10 Fascinating WWE Facts About WrestleMania 35
7. Hulk Hogan's First WrestleMania Appearance Following His Controversial Return
Hulk Hogan tarnished his legacy forever with the racist remarks he made back in 2007 that came to light in 2015.
WWE decided there was no place for him anywhere near the branding, removing him from all typical ambassadorial spots, whilst making the decision to take him out of the Hall Of Fame. This was the right call, but in a rarity for WWE also smart from an optics perspective. Sadly, only the latter proved to be of any pressing concern.
Hogan was set to worm his way back in, but WWE effectively soft-launched his return. The omni-gross Crown Jewel 2018 was the perfect place to hide an official comeback promo for 'The Hulkster', as was - for entirely different reasons - the January 7th 2019 edition of Raw following the passing of Mean Gene Okerlund.
Appearing unannounced at the start of WrestleMania 35, this was yet another way to try and sneak him back onto shows. The surprise nature of his arrival drew a pavlovian pop before the boos started creeping through. It was the first 'Show Of Shows' back, but the last one where this strategy worked - he was jeered during his promoted performances at WrestleMania 37 two years later.