Joey Swoll Called A 'Coward' By UFC Legend Chael Sonnen Over Handling Of Hulk Hogan Backlash

Fitness Influencer Joey Swoll Ignites Controversy After Using Offensive Term To Defend Hulk Hogan Tribute

Fitness influencer Joey Swoll (Joey Sergo) built a large following on social media for his advocacy for "gym positivity." In his videos, he called people out for targeting beginners, shaming other gym goers, or just generally making the gym feel unwelcoming or unsafe.His message made him very popular, but a recent post, his initial response to backlash, and the apologies that came after have drawn widespread criticism from his followers on TikTo…

Joey Swoll Called A 'Coward' By UFC Legend Chael Sonnen Over Handling Of Hulk Hogan Backlash

UFC legend Chael Sonnen has chimed in on the Joey Swoll/Hulk Hogan situation. Last week, Swoll found himself receiving backlash on social media for praising Hogan following his death. The fitness influencer would eventually receive more backlash for apologizing to people who said they were offended by his praise of Hogan. Eventually, Swoll decided to quit social media, which led to Sonnen calling him out. For a dude that preachers DONT WORRY WH…

3 days after leaving social media over Hulk Hogan controversy, Joey Swoll returns

You can’t keep a swole guy down. Last week, fitness influencer Joey Swoll (real name Joey Sergo), who has amassed over 5 million Instagram followers and 8 million on TikTok, courted controversy when he posted an old video of himself dressed up as Hulk Hogan in tribute to the controversial pro wrestling legend after he passed away. Swoll later defended the decision, saying he would not apologize and that “if you’re gonna go after me, you better g…

UFC Icon Slams "Coward" Joey Swoll Over Hulk Hogan Tribute Backlash 'Narcissist'

Fitness influencer Joey Swoll, known as the “CEO of Gym Positivity” with over 8 million TikTok followers, faced criticism from UFC veteran Chael Sonnen after a controversy involving Hulk Hogan led to Swoll temporarily leaving social media. Joey Swoll Controversy and Hulk Hogan The incident began on July 25, 2025, when Swoll posted a tribute video to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who died on July 24 at age 71 from a heart attack. The tribute featu…