Hulk Hogan Dropkicked; Wife Files for Divorce

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I love Hulk Hogan. I know that probably sounds weird, but I have an older brother who was big into professional wrestling when we were growing up and it definitely rubbed off on me. Hulk was an icon in our house, much like Batman or Superman, and we just adored him -- my brother wanted to be him and I just wanted to hug him.

Hulk was blindsided by his wife of 24 years, Linda, when she filed for divorce over the weekend. According to the St. Petersburg Times, a Times reporter reportedly dropped the bomb on the wrestler on Friday night.

Hulk thanked the reporter for the "great information" then called back five minutes later to say, "I'm kind of shocked. You caught me off-guard. My wife has been in California for about three weeks. ... Holy smokes. Wow, you just knocked the bottom out of me. ... I just pulled over to the side of the road for five minutes to find out what was going on here."

It's been a tough year for the Hogans, as their son Nick faces a felony charge for driving recklessly and crashing his car in August. His friend and passenger, John Graziano, suffered a brain injury. There's no doubt that Nick's legal trouble has put strain on the fam, but Hulk and Linda had been in marriage counseling and seemed to be working things out. I guess not.

I bet Hulk could use that hug from me right about now.
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43 Comments

Tracey said:

I sometimes watch Hogan Knows Best and of the episodes I've seen, didn't even realize there was trouble in the marriage; they seemed to be a cohesive unit except for occasional bickering. Of course, I don't know what goes on behind the cameras. I hope they work this out because they were a great pair and also seemed to be down to earth and good hearted. After 24 years, it would be a shame to separate.

purr said:

Aw, I feel so bad for him!! I also watched Hogan Knows Best and he looked like he really loved him wife and kids!! I hope they work it out too!!

heather said:

I get the impression that he puts on an act in front of the cameras - he is a performer. He is a larger than life character, it would be hard to be in that shadow I would think. Like Tracey said, we don't know what goes on behind closed doors, but it really seems like Hulk rules the roost.

New aunt said:

Well, she must be at her wits end. I wish them luck and she would look so much prettier without all that eyeliner!

Ebony said:

I use to watch the hogens but everytime that I use to watch the show his wife always trying to change something about him. He did not like that and I didn't ethier. She should take him like he is she been with him for 25 years and now she want a change. Haulk don't worry about her eventhough she's the mother of your children I know you will have to have a relationship with there mother so do so,but dont let no body change you ever no matter how much you love them.

MelissaJ said:

Aww so sad, i always thought they seemed so cute, and in love too. But we have to remember that even the "reality" shows have alot of "acting" in them too. Its not all real. And they can cut and change sense. But anyway i hope they can work through this. I love Hulk Hogan!!!

Nancy Drew said:

Many marriages don't last after a major
problem affecting a child. In this case, they are undoubtedly horrified by the bad choices made by their son, and (perhaps) hold one another responsible. I'm only guessing, since I don't know either party (and have never seen their show either).

Rose_218 said:

sad... and to find out from a reporter... sad, sad, sad.

WOW!!!!
this kind of amazes me!!!

well....I hope things work out.

Tigger said:

I think its because they let Nick do what ever he wants
if they had more rules for there son like they do Brooke these things would not have happened, and would not have stressed the couple out

I feel so bad, that the kid can make them split, and I am sure its 95% why they are
so sad

Say it aint so said:

After that many years together they can't handle something going on with their teenage son? I think it goes a lot deeper than that. It's a shame that people are blaming this on Nick and his troubles. Kids have enough guilt after a divorce!

wtf? said:

Tracey- you obviously haven't watched any recent episodes since in the last season they Hogans have been in marriage counseling!

Genaine said:

Mrs. Hogan: I Don't Want a Divorce!
Posted Nov 26th 2007 9:34AM by TMZ Staff
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Break-Ups, TV

Even though it was Linda Bollea who dropped divorce papers on hubby Hulk Hogan last week, the 48 year-old celebuspouse is still hoping to save her marriage. Wait ... come again?!

"She keeps saying to him 'Can't we find a way to make this work?," a source close to the couple tells TMZ. "She doesn't want to see the family break up. She really wants to work it out with him. But it is like pushing up against a brick wall. She is heartbroken about it."

And the Hulkster's not so tickled about reports that he learned of the split from a Florida newspaper reporter.

"He actually heard it from his lawyer," we're told. "There was no surprise. It had been coming for a while. They have grown to be two different people. When hardships hit them, it really brings them down. And when they were finally hit with a real problem -- (son Nick, 17, is facing felony charges of reckless driving from an August car wreck) -- they just couldn't make it work."

Okay, now it makes sense.

Deb said:

I have been watching the show and love it. I was never a Hulk fan before but now I like the whole family. You could tell when they were in counseling and he wrote her that poem and cried that he really loved her. Linda, that was a really cowardly thing to do.

Clementyne said:

Smart Move Hulksters. Your son has put his friend in a coma at the hospital because of his recklessness. Law suit will be filed. What a way to protect your$$$$$$$$$.

Tree monkey said:

I hope they can patch things up, they seem to be a great family.

pami said:

Too bad for the hulkster, I also used to watch him in the late eighties and had a big crush on him. I think they are too protective of the daughter, not protective and disciplined enough w/the son and both very self-absorbed. Of course that usually happens w/$$ & fame.
Wow, big surprise though. I would take him in, he's big bear and probably stubborn as he-- but i would still take him, besides i don't wear half as much makeup as Linda, man she must use trowel in the morning to apply it.

pami said:

Too bad for the hulkster, I also used to watch him in the late eighties and had a big crush on him. I think they are too protective of the daughter, not protective and disciplined enough w/the son and both very self-absorbed. Of course that usually happens w/$$ & fame.
Wow, big surprise though. I would take him in, he's big bear and probably stubborn as he-- but i would still take him, besides i don't wear half as much makeup as Linda, man she must use trowel in the morning to apply it.

Renee said:

I actually knew Terry just before Hulkamania took ever. While all the other married wrestlers were shagging groupies, he spent all his time with fans under 12 years old - signing autographs and taking photos. While hanging out at the bar he drank sparkling water or OJ and was always showing off photos of Linda & the kids. Either he was (is) a PR machine or a truly nice guy devoted to his family. I hope they work things out. Imagine spending your life in a fishbowl. She never should have allowed those cameras in the house. Then again, Brooke wouldn't have a career without the tv show. I think they are now "paying the piper" and I don't mean Rowdy Roddy.

Leigh said:

Although they seem to be a happy couple and family on camera, you have to wonder how their relationships are off the screen. What we see is for the public viewers. We are not able to see how they actually live their lives behind the cameras. As an example, Nick and Jessica looked like they were in love when filming their show, then afterwards, they divorce. We only saw what they wanted us to see and acted like they were so in love to their audience. Actors and Actresses are just that, actors and actresses. They can make anyone believe what they want them to believe. But like any person, they too are only human and just because they are famous doesn't make them immeuned to lifes tragedies.

wasting time said:

if either have got to the point of considering divorce let alone filing for it,,then obviously the marriage has got to a state of such dissrepair & it will never be the same again,,,no amount of councilling will ever get it back to its original loving state. We dont know what other factors are involved,,ie cheating spouses,,money,,or just simply grew apart & stopped loving each other,,they have hard times ahead yet,,
I wish them & their kids (esp the kids ) good luck & every happiness,,after its not a happy road they are travelling at the moment,,,
Been there & Done that,,
But there is life after divorce. :)

Tracey said:

WTF, I actually do not get to see the most recent shows since I cannot stay up that late to watch...I have 2 small kids and staying up til 10:00 is no longer an option! So I must have seen all the old reruns. What were they in counseling for?

Tawana said:

I'm so sorry to hear about this. Hopefully it is a mistake. I don't believe that the Hulk is just "acting" like a nice guy. He was on a flight that I worked with a group of wrestlers in the late 80s. He was the most polite of them all and even made them all calm down more than once. All he talked about was his family. Good luck to them all.

fawn larson said:

i knew that hulk hogan has been married for a long time, but i didn't know to who. iwould like to extend my deepest sympathy to hulk hogan! i've been through a messy divorce!

A widdle bardie said:

Leigh~ just wanted to say that I find it humorous you put Jessica and the word actress in the same post. FUNNY!

Sarah said:

It seems like every couple that has a reality TV show ends up divorced! Big surprise here!!

Lynn said:

Hate to hear this, After so many years, seems like she would be determined to make it work.Terry is a good guy and I'm sure Linda is too. Really wish she would back up and have another go at it.Life is hard but it is worse when you are alone. Wish both of them all the best however things turn out.

Lynn said:

Hate to hear this, After so many years, seems like she would be determined to make it work.Terry is a good guy and I'm sure Linda is too. Really wish she would back up and have another go at it.Life is hard but it is worse when you are alone. Wish both of them all the best however things turn out.

laura said:

hi think they showed work out because they are in a marriage andthey love each other i will say my prayerfor them godblesstheremarriageandhomegodbless

ANGELnSTL said:

I think she is just tired of all of his crap!!!

youkidding?! said:

what? a reality show with idiots isn't going to make it. No. And to think the gays fight so hard to get this?!

Patricia said:

Ratings were dropping, so a hot publicity stunt will help.

jsully said:

Dont feel sorry for the cheating chic,She freaking out. Her money is on the line.She wants out of this marriage before they get their pants suied off.After all there responciable for their sons actions, Next shell give HULK custody of him.Maybe he deserves it ,a better life without a money,bloodsucking wife.Does she believe in the vows she had under GOD????/

bigdawg66 said:

Hey! Hulkster is the ultimate hero of all time, i know his wrestling career is over, but his wife filing divorce, i just do not knoqw what to say, but hulkster lives forever!!

archie said:

sad ... really sad esp after 24 years!!!!

lisa630 said:

Oh! Strong man and fat woman… but I like them. They used to go to spa and chat in pubspa.com.

darrylx77 said:

She talled about leaving him on a couple of epsoides. He seemed like he was truly in love with her.

A woman who was unapprecaited of a man who seemed to be a great family man.

Hulk, move on and get a younger more appreciated woman.

wildrokchris said:

I agree, hulk and linda are way too protective on brooke.
You know what I find strange? They wouldn't allow brooke to date, but its alright for them to hook her up with 30 year old guys.
STRANGE FAMILY!!!!!

They are too strict on Brooke and not strict on nick.

wildrokchris said:

I agree, hulk and linda are way too protective on brooke.
You know what I find strange? They wouldn't allow brooke to date, but its alright for them to hook her up with 30 year old guys.
STRANGE FAMILY!!!!!

They are too strict on Brooke and not strict on nick.

wildrokchris said:

I agree, Hulk and Linda are way too protective on brooke.
You know what I find strange? They wouldn't allow brooke to date, but its alright for them to hook her up with 30 year old guys.
STRANGE FAMILY!!!!!

They are too strict on Brooke and not strict on Nick.

wildrokchris said:

I agree, Hulk and Linda are way too protective on brooke.
You know what I find strange? They wouldn't allow brooke to date, but its alright for them to hook her up with 30 year old guys.
STRANGE FAMILY!!!!!

They are too strict on Brooke and not strict on Nick.

wildrokchris said:

I agree, Hulk and Linda are way too protective on brooke.
You know what I find strange? They wouldn't allow brooke to date, but its alright for them to hook her up with 30 year old guys.
STRANGE FAMILY!!!!!

They are too strict on Brooke and not strict on Nick.

wildrokchris said:

I agree, Hulk and Linda are way too protective on brooke.
You know what I find strange? They wouldn't allow brooke to date, but its alright for them to hook her up with 30 year old guys.
STRANGE FAMILY!!!!!

They are too strict on Brooke and not strict on Nick.

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