One of these things isn't illegal, guess what it is?
1) Saying the "N" word.
2) Illegally taping a conversation in someone's private home without their knowledge.
3) Knowingly obtaining a tape of the private conversation and publicly broadcasting it.
If you answered No1, you are right. But in this warped society, there is more condemnation for the legal act than the two illegal ones.
Guess what? Hogan can legally say what he wants, because of his right to freedom of speech. Gawker didn't legally have the right to play the illegally recorded message, and deservedly got sued for every cent for it.
I doubt Hulk Hogan lays awake at night giving two fucks what his critics think.
If you dont think he cares your delusional. You know why he cares? It cost him money . The fact he was blacklisted took money out of his pocket. Dont buy the hype that hogans still this mega millionare, his ex took ALOT of money. The fact he lost out of the legends deal, and apperances indeed hurt his pocket.
Was what he said illegal... no. But heres your mistake. Hogan is NOT the average person. As a celeb what you do, and what you say can always come back to damage you. It boggles my mind when people cant understand these people are held to a higher standard, especially in a public traded company pushing a pg agenda. This has come back and bit many celebs in the ass. Regardless if he was taped illegally he still said it and it went public . You cant say “Well it wasnt legal so it doesnt count”.... it was leaked, damage was done and thats that. WWE was not going to risk losing MILLIONS over hogan...... 1 man is not bigger than the company.