ALLEN PARK — Imagine standing on the sideline taking notes on a Detroit Lions training camp practice, then turning to your right and doing a double-, no, a triple-take to realize Hulk Hogan is rocking a Honolulu blue bandana with his signature mustache, taking it all in.
Well, that’s what happened on Thursday morning in Allen Park. In fact, it was quite the loaded list at the team’s practice facility, with boxing great Claressa Shields in the house (more on that in a separate article, don’t worry) and the hosts of the popular Bussin’ With The Boys podcast.
Hogan was in town, fresh off his appearance at the Republican National Convention, promoting his new “Real American” beer. But the wrestling legend wanted to check out a Lions practice and see Dan Campbell’s larger-than-life personality up close and personal.
“I predict greatness for this team. I might be the new mascot, brother, might just have to lead the charge,” Hogan said. “Oh, he’s (Campbell) got the it-factor all right. I just wish he would have been my tag team partner. He’s so full of it, I’d let him do all the work in the ring and beat the guys up, then give me the tag. I’d drop the leg and steal all the glory. Yeah, he could have been a wrestler, no doubt, he might have missed his calling.”