A new report has surfaced suggesting that WWE icon Hulk Hogan may be the latest celebrity to join the Church of Scientology.
Hogan has appeared to increase his social media activity with noted Scientologists in recent weeks, and has reportedly dated a second generation Scientologist for the past year. He also met up with a Scientologist for lunch recently, in which he happily posed for a photo op.
Uh oh. First the Hulkster starts dating a scientologist. Now the Hulkster is doing photo ops with other scientologists at scientology businesses in scientology-controlled properties. Not a great sign. pic.twitter.com/ZbYEDrH1vk
— Aaron Smith-Levin (@GrowingupinSCN) January 14, 2023
Hulk Hogan Pictured With Tom Cruise
Aaron Smith-Levin, a former member of the Church, revealed that Hogan was seen at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ playoff game on Monday night with the most famous celebrity Scientologist of all, Tom Cruise.
Smith-Levin is the vice president of the Aftermath Foundation, which helps former Church members get back on their feet after having no contact with the outside world, as people who leave Scientology usually don’t have an employment history, credit history, a bank account, driver’s license or even a formal education.
Critics of Scientology have expressed concern that Hogan may be pressured into joining the church. It is not uncommon for Scientology members to be pushed into making expensive purchases upon joining, and those who leave the religion often face tough challenges. Scientology leader David Miscavige has been accused of pressuring members to make these purchases.
The Church of Scientology has denied all allegations of abuse and has strongly criticised those who speak out against the organization. They have been particularly critical of actress and former member Leah Remini, who hosted the documentary series, Scientology and the Aftermath, from 2016 to 2019 along with her friend and former member Mike Rinder.
The Church has vehemently denied the damaging claims made in the series and has often sought to discredit Remini and Rinder.
Hulk Hogan has been in the wrestling news recently also, with comments by Ric Flair suggesting that the decorated former WWE Champion is set to make a surprise appearance as part of the RAW XXX celebrations this coming Monday night, which would mark his first appearance in WWE since he was booed out of the building as host of WrestleMania 37 in 2021.