J.R.'s Family Bar-B-Q

Hey JR, I recently read an article by David Penzer, discussing not the businessman but the human being, called Hulk Hogan and it really made me think how can wrestlers etc dog a humanitarian like Hulk Hogan?

I have heard that Hogan can play many forms of politics in the industry to better his own career and his bank balance, sometimes at the expense of fellow wrestlers….. But isn’t that what the majority of us would do in our own professional lives? I mean if I go for a job interview or wage increase I will do my best to sell myself and tell the decision makers why I am better than the rest and try to maximize my salary package? And if that’s true than why is Hogan a bad person for doing the same? How many people would actually take a pay cut so to pay someone else? Especially someone who isn’t as good as them? Why should Hogan not use his creative control to make himself look better than his competition, to better his own marketability for future earnings? Isn’t this what Coke, Pepsi, McDonalds, Burger King etc do??

In life, I believe family is number one priority and as the bread winner you need to ensure they are financially secure as you do not know what the future holds…..especially in the volatile world of professional wrestling!!! What I am trying to say is Hulk Hogan, the businessman, has done things no different than most of us would do if we were Hulk Hogan?

On the flip side, Hogan the human being has helped numerous sick kids over the years as explained in the below insert by David Penzer. How can anyone say anything bad about this man for when it comes down to what you do for others in need, out of your own time, Hulk leaves us all for dead! While others in the industry, who might be more likely to ‘put over’ others and more friendly to the boys in the dressing room, were jet flying and limozine riding, partying with the boys, Hogan was, as his character is based on, there for his Hulkamaniacs!
Remember this, all those sick kids are Hulkamaniacs and how do you think they feel when their hero who visited them in hospital looses a match???
 

DAVID PENZER ARTICLE:
“After the taping, a different young man in a wheelchair stopped me in the lobby of the hotel and said how touched he was by the event. He also said to me that, being handicapped since birth, he had a wish a few years ago to meet Hulk Hogan. He said that not only did he get to meet Hulk but Hulk gave him his personal email address and they still remain in contact.
I, personally, have seen this same thing happen numerous times while working with Terry Bollea. Anyone who has worked with him, whether they like him or hate him, would have to admit that Terry/Hulk is well known within the industry for touching more children and families lives who are suffering. The question is, where was TMZ and the media during those touching moments? The answer is there was no press allowed per Hulk’s orders.
It is very easy to kick a person or family when they are down. The Bollea Family have certainly had their share of down times recently. They have made some mistakes and said some things I am sure they wish that they can take back. No one knows how they would react or what they would say if they were going through the same situation that Hulk, Linda, Nick, and Brooke are going through. For sure, nobody would want those words and reactions being played to the public.
Those who condemn Hulk Hogan and his Family should remember the hundreds if not thousands of people and families that Hulk has touched in 30 years and give the guy bit of a break dealing with his current issues.”
Thanks,
David Penzer
Former WCW & current TNA Ring Announcer