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 featured Swoll wearing a Hulk Hogan costume during a workout at Gold’s Gym in California. Swoll claimed the costume was actually a gift from Hogan himself.