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Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Linda Hogan Breaks Silence on Hulk Hogan's Death
Linda Hogan Breaks Silence on Hulk Hogan's Death originally appeared on Parade. Linda Hogan, the ex-wife of WWE superstar Hulk Hogan, is speaking out after he died on Thursday, July 24 at the age of 71. On July 19, Linda posted a throwback photo of her and her ex-husband on Instagram with the caption, "The good old days!" On Monday, July 28, she added a comment to her own post, breaking her silence on Hulk's death just five days after the photo was posted. "I had no idea he would pass away this soon," she wrote. "We all really thought he would make a come back! Big surprise. We are all devastated. It's hitting me so hard." "I loved Hulkster more than he loved me. It hurt when he cheated. But he was sooo famous. I sort of [understood] but it was crushing. It hurt. I [never] got over him or started a real relationship w anyone... I missed HIM!" Linda continued. "I've been weeping all day. The finality. It's just shocking. We spent every minute together for so many years." She added that she met Hulk when she was 22 and he was 28. Though she never "spoke or saw him" in the years leading up to his death, she would get updates from their son, Nick. "I still felt... although broken... we still were a family. It's so hard to know he's just gone. I tried to stay strong for Nick... but I'm melting down now. It's very sad. I love you Hulkster. You were my man. The only man for me. RIP." she concluded. RELATED: Hulk and Linda married in 1983 and welcomed daughter Brooke in 1988 and son Nick in 1990. The pair called it quits in 2007 when Linda filed for divorce. The proceedings were ultimately finalized in 2009. Following his divorce from Linda, Hulk was married to Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021. He married his third wife, Sky Daily, in 2023. RELATED: Linda Hogan Breaks Silence on Hulk Hogan's Death first appeared on Parade on Jul 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan's New Bar Shares Update on Grand Opening Plans After His Death
Hulk Hogan's New Bar Shares Update on Grand Opening Plans After His Death originally appeared on Parade. The developers behind an upcoming sports bar described as 's "dream" are sharing insight into the plans for its grand opening following the news of the WWE legend's sudden death. As Parade reported last week, Hogan died at the age of 71 after apparently suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Fla., on Thursday, July 24. While the globe mourns the loss of the retired wrestling star, a partner from Hogan's new Manhattan-based sports bar, SLAM, shared a touching tribute and a silver-lining update regarding the business' plans to open. On Monday, the team behind Hulk Hogan's SLAM Sports Bar announced that the highly anticipated venue "will open as planned this fall," and "not just as a bar, but as a living tribute to the man who defined sports entertainment." Related: The developers recalled how "from the very beginning, Hulk poured his heart into this project" and how "he shaped the spirit of what SLAM was meant to be, a place where fans from around the world could gather at the very corner where his legend began, to celebrate his legacy and the unforgettable moments that defined his career." "I made a promise to Hulk that we'd bring this dream to life. That promise remains unshakable," Rich Rosen, president and CEO of American Sports Bar Entertainment, shared in a statement, noting the sports bar will open as planned and "as a living tribute to Hulk Hogan, right across from Madison Square Garden, the place he called home." "Hulk Hogan wasn't just a partner. He was a dear friend and a legend whose impact on sports and entertainment is immeasurable," the exec added, calling SLAM "the greatest sports entertainment venue New York has ever seen." "This is for Hulk," Rosen continued, "and for every person whose life was touched by the power of Hulkamania." SLAM will be located directly across from Madison Square Garden, also known as "the sacred arena where Hulkamania was born." Other official opening day details have not yet been announced, but the company advises fans to follow the bar on Instagram for the latest updates. Next: Hulk Hogan's New Bar Shares Update on Grand Opening Plans After His Death first appeared on Parade on Jul 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Brooke Hogan shares emotional tribute to father Hulk Hogan following his death, addresses their estrangement
Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke Hogan has spoken out for the first time following her father's unexpected death. On July 24, the WWE icon, born Terry Gene Bollea, passed away at the age of 71 after he suffered a cardiac event at his Florida home. On Tuesday, Brooke, 37, who was estranged from Hulk at the time of his death, shared an emotional tribute to her father and clarified the circumstances around their rift. "My dad's blood runs through my veins. His eyes shine through my children. And our bond has never broken, not even in his final moments," Brooke began in a slideshow of written posts that she shared on Instagram. "We had a connection deeper than words, one that spanned lifetimes," she continued. "I am so grateful I knew the real version of him. Not just the one the world viewed through a carefully curated lens. We shared a quiet, sacred bond, one that could be seen and felt by anyone who witnessed us together. When he left this earth, it felt like part of my spirit left with him. I felt it before the news even reached us." "He used to remind me, 'All of this is temporary and I'll always find my way back to you. I truly believe that - we will find each other in every lifetime," she added. "I know he's at peace now, out of pain, and in a place as beautiful as he imagined. He used to speak about this moment with such wonder and hope. Like meeting God was the greatest championship he'd ever have." Brooke went on to explain that she felt "it was necessary to clear a few things up" regarding how her relationship with Hulk has been portrayed in the media. "We never had a 'big fight,'" she wrote." "My father and I never 'fought.' It was a series of private phone calls no one will ever hear, know, or understand." "My father was confiding in me about issues weighing on his heart, both personal and business," Brooke continued. "I offered to be a life raft in whatever capacity he needed. I told him he had my support. I begged him to rest, to take care of himself. He had nothing else to prove to the world or anyone." Brooke shared that she and her husband, former NHL star Steven Olesky, moved to Florida to be closer to Hulk as he was facing health struggles. "We had been through almost 25 surgeries together, and then all of a sudden he didn't want me at surgeries…everything started getting covered in a thick veil," Brooke recalled. "It was like there was a force field around him that I couldn't get through." "He was telling me these things, being so vulnerable with me and heard my pleas, then suddenly something shifted, and he made a choice to walk the path that clearly tore at his spirit," she continued. "I felt a disconnect. What followed were respectful disagreements that took an emotional toll on me." "During the last two years, I had to step away to protect my heart," Brooke added. However, Brooke shared that Olesky had maintained contact with Hulk in an effort to repair the relationship between his wife and her father. She explained that Olesky had been "quietly reaching out to my dad without me knowing, trying to find a safe way back in for me. After my father passed, I read those messages, some answered, some ignored….but all of them broke my heart." "I know in my heart I did everything I could," Brooke wrote. "He knew I would run through a burning building for him. And in many ways, along the path of life, I did. He knows how deeply, how hard and how purely I loved him. I am at peace knowing this" "All I ever truly wanted from my father was love, honesty, and a deep connection," she added. "And for a few special years, I had that–with memories that will last a lifetime." "My world is forever changed. But I'm deeply blessed with a loving husband and two beautiful children who remind me every day of life's greatest gifts," Brooke concluded. Brooke and Olesky, who married in 2022, announced in January 2025 that they had welcomed fraternal twins, son Oliver Andrew and daughter Molly Gene, the latter of whom shares a middle name with Hulk. Hulk shared Brooke and son Nick, 35, with his ex-wife Linda Hogan. The wrestling star and Linda tied the knot in 1983 but separated in 2007 and finalized their divorce in 2009. The family's life together was documented in the reality TV show "Hogan Knows Best," which ran for four seasons from 2005 to 2007 on VH1. After "Hogan Knows Best" was canceled, Brooke starred in the reality spin-off "Brooke Knows Best" for two seasons from 2008 to 2009. Rumors of a rift between Brooke and Hulk first sparked in September 2023 after she did not attend her father's wedding when he married his third wife, Sky Daily. Brooke is also estranged from Linda. In March, Linda claimed she hadn't seen Brooke in over eight years, due to Hulk's behavior. "Brooke doesn't talk to us. She had twins, she got married [and] she didn't tell us." After Linda blamed Hulk for the family's rift, Brooke fired back on Instagram and explained that she didn't speak to her mother or father for separate reasons. "Each individual, on their own, has given me more than enough reasons over the years to make this extremely hard and painful decision to end contact," Brooke wrote in part in a lengthy statement that she shared on Instagram at the time. "As much as I not only understand and have empathy for their own struggles, I absolutely LOVE them with every fiber of my being – which deep down I think they know. My heart hurts every day, and not a day passes it does not affect me. Inside of me, there is a little girl who desperately wants and needs her Mom and Dad."
Fox News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife speaks out on wrestling star's death for first time
Hulk Hogan's ex-wife, Linda Hogan, addressed the late WWE star's death for the first time in a social media post Monday. Linda made the statement in the comment section of a photo she posted of her and Hulk July 19, five days before Hogan's death, captioned "The good ole days!" The two were married for 29 years before their 2009 divorce. They had two children, Brooke and Nick. "I had no idea he would pass away this soon," she wrote. "We all really thought he would make a comeback! Big surprise. We are all devastated. It's hitting me so hard. I loved Hulkster more than he loved me. It hurt when he cheated. But he was sooo famous. I sort of [understood], but it was crushing. It hurt. I [never] got over him or started a real relationship [with] anyone... I missed HIM! "I've been weeping all day . The finality . It's just shocking. We spent every minute together for so many years. I've known him since he was 28 yrs old ! I was 22. I still love him. Even [though] I never spoke or saw him, Nick did... and Nick would tell me things and vice versa. Just news about life. I still felt... although broken... we still were a family. It's so hard to know he's just gone. I tried to stay strong for Nick... but I'm melting down now. It's very sad. I love you Hulkster. You were my man. The only man for me. RIP." Linda and Hulk had publicly feuded in recent years. She publicly called Hulk "a "sex addict" and "complete liar" and said their family was "a complete mess" in an Instagram video in March. Hulk died Thursday after a reported cardiac arrest. The famed wrestler had reportedly been battling multiple health issues in the months and years before his death. In an appearance on Jake Paul's "Impaulsive" podcast in September 2024, Hogan revealed he'd had 25 surgeries the previous 10 years. This included 10 back surgeries, procedures on both shoulders and knee and hip replacements on both sides.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
After ‘Suicide Squad,' WB Is Making Another Live-Service DC Game
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League WB may be producing some solid movies and TV shows as of late, despite all its corporate and branding drama, but video games? It's in a weird place. After the huge success of the single-player Hogwarts Legacy and the utter disaster that was the live-service Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the demand from David Zaslav at the top was…more live-service games. And here we are, with WB gearing up for another DC one, it seems. This news comes from a job listing (via Tech4Gamers) that lists a new executive producer job at WB Montreal hiring for an unannounced game. They are to 'lead the development of a high-quality AAA game based on one of the iconic IPs from the vast Warner Bros. and DC Comics catalog.' Okay, that's good! But they also have to 'oversee post-launch content and live service strategy, ensuring ongoing player engagement.' Oh no. It is not easy to forget what a disaster Rocksteady's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was, which debuted with poor scores, poor sales and poor retention for its live-service aspects. After Marvel's Avengers had tried and failed to make a live-service superhero game, Suicide Squad was an even worse attempt and reportedly lost WB $200 million. Suicide Squad There is supposed to be a more traditional Arkham game in the works from Rocksteady now, according to past reports, but WB does not seem like it's going to be able to give up the chase to try and jam DC superheroes into a live game. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder In 2025, it is hard enough to sustain a live-service game, especially one based on producing significant, ongoing PvE content. But it's even harder with a superhero concept, as evidenced by these failures. Marvel's Avengers had to awkwardly insert bizarre loot like finding drops of Black Widow belts or Hulk rib cages. They also quickly realized that the pace of delivering new heroes and content was wildly harder than they thought, and they fell behind without ever catching up. To its credit, Suicide Squad did produce its year of content in a timely manner before throwing in the towel but it…wasn't good. A similar problem existed with loot, as the game attempted to make all its characters use guns including ones where it made no sense like Captain Boomerang and King Shark. It also had a story everyone hated based around the uncomfortable concept of killing off the Justice League (though in the follow-up content no one played, it was revealed those were actually all clones, and the real JLA survived. Except uh, Wonder Woman. RIP). There are no indications about what kind of game this would be. James Gunn has previously said he wants the DCU to have attached video games, which seemed incredibly ambitious given development timelines. It's not impossible this could be the plan, however, as WB desperately wants to get the DCU off the ground, and a good live-service game could bolster that. Making a good live-service superhero game, however, is going to be next to impossible, a lesson WB very much should have learned. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
