Florida Gov. DeSantis Booed, Chanted at WWE Tampa Event

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was booed and heckled with chants of "You suck!" during his appearance at WWE's Saturday Night’s Main Event in Tampa, reflecting a hostile reception from wrestling fans. Videos from the event show DeSantis awkwardly clapping and laughing off the jeers, while also visiting wrestling legend Hulk Hogan in Clearwater. This negative crowd reaction parallels a similar reception Hulk Hogan received at a WWE event earlier in the year. Political commentators have noted DeSantis's declining political charisma after his 2023 presidential campaign struggles, suggesting his WWE appearance underscored his diminished public support. Despite not being a trained wrestler, some humorously speculated DeSantis might have a future as a wrestling villain, given the crowd's response. The WWE event also featured notable wrestling storylines and returns, but DeSantis's unexpected role as a crowd antagonist drew significant attention.