Hulk Hogan Says He Won't Be at WWE WrestleMania 34; Hopeful for Future Return

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan said Wednesday that he won't be in attendance for WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans on April 8.

In an interview with TMZ Sports, Hogan also seemingly expressed some interest in a return to WWE, saying, "Maybe someday, brother," when asked about going back to the company he helped popularize in the 1980s.

Hogan was released from his ambassador role with WWE in 2015 after audio surfaced of him making racist remarks.

Although Hogan hasn't been publicly asked back to the company at this point, WWE recently released a statement confirming contact between the two parties, although it was not related to re-signing with the company.

WWE told PWInsider (h/t Marc Middleton of WrestlingInc.com): "We have had discussions with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan) about how he can help others learn from his mistakes, however, he is not under any contract with WWE."

Hogan is one of the biggest stars in the history of professional wrestling, and a WWE return in the Big Easy would've made major waves.

Four years ago, when WrestleMania was last held in New Orleans, Hogan hosted the show and was part of a memorable in-ring segment with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Even without Hogan, WrestleMania 34 will be highlighted by the return of Daniel Bryan, the in-ring debut of Ronda Rousey and a host of high-profile matches.

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