In Hulk Hogan‘s final interview before his death, the iconic wrestler details a vulnerable moment in his life after his divorce from Linda Hogan. Hulk reflected on the emotional toll it took and how he faced a deeply challenging period, offering insight into his personal struggles.
The interview is included in a four-part Netflix documentary focusing on Hulk’s life, including his past controversies, career-defining moments, and challenges behind the spotlight.
Hulk Hogan Considered Ending His Life
In “Hulk Hogan: Real American,” Hulk, real name Terry Gene Bollea, told the producers during the interview that he once contemplated ending his life shortly after his divorce from Linda, his wife of more than two decades. The wrestler said he drank, took pills, and was in a daze for a few days.
“The next thing I know, I’m sitting in front of my bathroom with a gun in my mouth and not knowing what I was doing,” Hulk shared. Hulk and Linda married in 1983 and had two children, Brooke and Nick. Their divorce was finalized in 2009.
“I hit rock bottom,” Hulk admitted, adding that he gave his ex-wife “everything” and was left “broke.” “I just didn’t want to ever talk to her again, be with her, I never wanted to see her again,” he said.
Hulk And Linda Hogan’s Relationship
Hulk and Linda met at a Los Angeles restaurant in the early ’80s and tied the knot in 1983. They welcomed daughter Brooke in 1988 and son Nick in 1990. While Hulk was already a household name, the rest of the family gained fame through their VH1 reality show “Hogan Knows Best,” which the patriarch said he agreed to in order to kickstart his children’s careers.
Linda filed for divorce from Hulk in 2007 following rumors of infidelity. According to reports, the wrestler was having an affair with one of her daughter’s best friends, Christiane Plante. She later addressed the rumors publicly, saying, “My relationship with Terry began at a time when Terry and Linda privately knew their marriage was ending.”
As reported by E! Online, Linda was awarded 70 percent of liquid assets, 40 percent ownership of her ex-husband’s companies, a $3 million property settlement, and several vehicles. “I gave Linda 70% of everything because I just didn’t want to ever talk to her again,” Hulk said in the documentary.
Hulk Hogan Resented His Ex-Wife’s Relationship With A Younger Man
Hulk also opened up about how he felt after learning that Linda was dating a younger man shortly after their divorce. “It was thrown in my face big time,” the wrestler said, adding that the person Linda was dating at that time, Charley Hill, went to school with his children. “She was bouncing around, flying all over with her boyfriend,” Hulk recalled.
Linda also participated in the Netflix documentary and shared that when she started dating Hill, he said he was 25 years old. She later found out that he was only 19, making her 29 years his senior. Admittedly, she said she deliberately flaunted her new relationship because she wanted Hulk to “know how it feels.” Linda and Hill got engaged, but they went their separate ways in 2012.
The Wrestler Was Married Three Times
Hulk was married to his third wife when he died. Following his divorce from Linda, Hulk entered a relationship with makeup artist Jennifer McDaniel. The two married in December 2010 and were together for more than a decade. In 2022, fans were confused when the wrestler posted photos on social media with another woman. Hulk clarified that he was dating someone new, and he and McDaniel divorced in October 2021.
The woman featured in the photos was yoga instructor Sky Daily. She and Hulk announced their engagement in July 2023 and were married a couple of months later. Hulk died of a heart attack in 2025 at 71 years old. In a tribute to her husband, Daily wrote on Instagram, “To the world, he was a legend… but to me, he was my Terry. The man I loved. My partner. My heart.”
Hulk Hogan Addressed Some Of His Controversies
Elsewhere in the documentary, Hulk talked about some of his past controversies, one of which was leaked audio of him saying a racial slur, which led to his firing from WWE. “I’m a person that got very mad about a personal situation. I used a word. Yeah, I regret it…” he said, admitting that he didn’t “man up” when the audio was released.
Another controversy was his comments about O.J. Simpson in a Rolling Stone interview, where he was quoted as saying, “I could have turned everything into a crime scene like O.J., cutting everybody’s throat… I totally understand O.J. I get it.” Hulk regretted doing the interview, saying that the reporter asked him about Simpson while they were sharing beers and had a “little buzz.”
“Hulk Hogan: Real American” is now available for streaming on Netflix.
