Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has bodyslammed his way into the beer industry, but now it looks like he’s also found himself in the lawsuit business.
According to Fox 8, an Ohio woman has filed a lawsuit against Hogan and his Real American Beer brand after she took a beer can to the head at a promotional event. And no, this wasn’t a Stone Cold Steve Austin moment—this was an accidental headshot that ended with stitches and legal action.
What Went Down?
Michelle Harlukowicz of Akron, Ohio claims that at a Real American Beer promo event, Hogan decided to start tossing full, sealed cans of beer into the crowd—because what could possibly go wrong?
Well, physics happened.
One of those cans allegedly soared a whopping 50 feet and crashed right into Ms. Harlukowicz’s head, opening up a wound that required stitches.
Her attorney, Eric Tayfel, summed it up best:
👉 “It’s unconscionable to think that you’re going to go to a bar to see a celebrity and end up being pelted with a can of beer.”
I mean… he’s got a point. You go to a Hulk Hogan event expecting questionable stories and maybe some awkward posing—not a surprise hardcore match with a beer can.
Who Threw It? Nobody Knows.
Local police couldn’t determine exactly who threw the beer, which means no criminal charges were filed. But since it was Hogan’s event and his beer brand, the lawsuit landed right on his doorstep anyway.
This is just the latest misstep for Hogan’s Real American Beer, which, let’s be honest, has had a rocky start:
- His promo spot on WWE Raw’s Netflix debut? Booed out of the building.
- His response? Blamed it on “Los Angeles politics.”
- Now? Being sued over a beer-launching incident like he’s an out-of-control T-shirt cannon.
What’s Next?
This lawsuit could mean some serious legal trouble for Hogan and his beer brand. Will it hold up in court? Will Hogan be forced to cut a settlement promo, brother? And most importantly… will he STOP throwing things at people?
One thing’s for sure—Real American Beer might need a new marketing strategy. Preferably one that doesn’t involve sending fans to the ER.