Race row Hulk Hogan trolled on Twitter – and even Rio Ferdinand finds the funny side

AP/TWITTER TROLLED: Hulk Hogan has been retweeting support messages – including photos of famous footballers

The former WWE star was sacked from the company after audio emerged of him using racially offensive language during a radio interview in 2008.
The 61-year-old apologised for using the "unacceptable" language during the clip with the iconic star appearing to repeat the N-word a number of times.
In a statement he admitted "this is not who I am", adding: "I believe very strongly that every person in the world is important and should not be treated differently based on race, gender, orientation, religious beliefs or otherwise."
Now Twitter users are backing him – but tweeting pictures of well-known soccer stars to show their support.
And unassuming Hulk, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, is apparently falling for it and retweeting them to his 1.4million followers.
One Twitter user posted a picture of former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand with rap supremo Drake and the caption: " Everybody says stuff from time to time, don't forget, me and my dad will always have your back brother."
Even Rio got in on the act, tweeting: "Hahahaha I just see the @HulkHogan re - tweet fest, desperado  who said I look like @Drake dad??? Could have been worse I guess!!"

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Monkey D. Jiggy @Jackel_Ramzilla

@HulkHogan Everybody says stuff from time to time, don't forget, me and my dad will always have your back brother

           Rio Ferdinand

✔     @rioferdy5
Hahahaha I just see the @HulkHogan re - tweet fest, desperado who said I look like @Drake dad??? Could have been worse I guess!!


But the trolling doesn't stop there.
Users have been tweeting their support with pictures of footballers including Danny Wellbeck, Jack Wilshire, Romelu Lukaku, and Kolo Toure.

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Ethan Morley @ethanmorleyy

@HulkHogan this is me and my mate, we know you're not racist! Ignore the press and haters we love you brother!!

      

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Craig @KoscielnyFC

@HulkHogan me and my brother Andrey are life long hulkamaniacs can we get an RT BROTHER.

      

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One hit @WarDesperados

@HulkHogan i am Ivorian and i love you brother, you're not a racist, u are the best, don't let the media get to you!

      

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Red Is In The Blood @IDontLikeSpurs

Hi @HulkHogan me & my dad are fully behind you, keep your head up through these horrid times #TeamHogan

WWE severed all ties with Hogan after the clip emerged.
A spokesperson said: "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 six-time world champion was removed from the website and the WWE Hall of Fame.