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Brooke Hogan insists WWE legend Hulk wasn't addicted to drugs

Brooke Hogan opens up on Hulk's battle with addiction

Brooke Hogan says Hulk was addicted to "validation" rather than drugs.

The WWE legend died in July 2025 aged 71 after suffering a heart attack, wile new Netflix docuseries Hulk Hogan: Real American has told of how he became reliant on prescription medication fentanyl during his time with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling, having signed with the organisation at the age of 58 when he "hit rock-bottom" after he gave "everything" to first wife Linda Hogan when they divorced in 2009.

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