Hulk Hogan Visits Detroit Lions Practice, Praises Coach Dan Campbell
- Hulk Hogan visited the Detroit Lions practice camp, bringing attention to the team's atmosphere.
- During his visit, he expressed admiration for Coach Dan Campbell, suggesting he would excel in professional wrestling.
- Hogan's endorsement adds a touch of entertainment to the Lions' training sessions, highlighting the crossover between sports and pop culture.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan made a memorable appearance at the Detroit Lions' practice on Thursday, where he expressed admiration for head coach Dan Campbell, suggesting he would have thrived in the wrestling world. Hogan playfully dubbed Campbell “Dirty Dan,” indicating that he would gladly take him on as a tag-team partner, allowing Campbell to take the lead in their hypothetical matches. During his visit, Hogan recorded a promotional video alongside Campbell, exuding enthusiasm for the upcoming NFL season. “Campbell-mania, brother, is going to run wild this year,” Hogan declared, channeling his signature wrestling persona. He confidently predicted a Super Bowl victory for the Lions, urging fans to prepare for the excitement that Campbell and the team would bring. Campbell, clearly entertained by Hogan's antics, expressed his appreciation for the wrestling legend, saying, “You’re the best,” before returning to his coaching duties. Hogan, 70, whose real name is Terry Bollea, is a WWE Hall of Famer and has recently become more vocal about his political views, having accepted an invitation to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The second day of Lions training camp also attracted notable figures, including two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields, who is set to challenge for the WBC heavyweight title on Saturday night in Detroit, adding to the excitement surrounding the Lions' preparations for the upcoming season.