World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has terminated its contract with wrestler Hulk Hogan amid allegations that he made racist comments.
WWE said in a statement Friday:
WWE terminated its contract with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan). WWE is committed to embracing and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds as demonstrated by the diversity of our employees, performers and fans worldwide.
The National Enquirer reported Friday that Hogan made the comments in a sex tape with Heather Clem, wife of his friend Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. BuzzFeed News could not independently confirm the comments.