In a stunning revelation on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show, radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge disclosed that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan secretly attempted to “blow up” his daughter Brooke Hogan’s music career. During a live stream on Bubba’s “TheBubbaArmy” channel, Bubba informed Brooke that it was actually her father who orchestrated her release from her record label SoBe Entertainment, a bombshell admission that has reignited interest in the Hogan family saga[1].
Brooke Hogan, known for her early 2000s pop and later country music ventures—as well as for starring in the reality shows “Hogan Knows Best” and “Brooke Knows Best”—was surprised to hear that Hulk Hogan intervened behind the scenes, apparently without her knowledge. Bubba told Brooke, “I know for a fact… I know that you think that they let you go on Christmas morning… Do you know that your dad is the one that wrote that letter? That didn’t come from SoBe, that came from your father, because he wanted to blow up your SoBe deal because he wanted to sign Paul Wight [Big Show] to a boxing contract?”[1].
This revelation sheds new light on the complicated relationship between Brooke and her legendary father, who passed away recently. In the wake of Hulk Hogan’s death, Brooke has opened up candidly about their personal and professional struggles, including questioning her father’s final years and decisions she didn’t understand until now[3].
Brooke’s music career started strong with her debut album Undiscovered in 2006, which included the Billboard Hot 100 single “About Us.” She toured with major acts like Hilary Duff and Backstreet Boys, and later branched into country music, releasing I Wanna Be Your Girlfriend in 2015 and an EP called So Many Summers in 2018[2]. However, it appears Hulk Hogan’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering may have cut short broader opportunities Brooke might have had in the industry.
According to reported sources close to the Hogan family, Hulk Hogan’s motives for intervening appear to have been linked to his desire to transition Paul Wight, WCW and WWE star known as the Big Show, into a boxing career—a plan that seemingly clashed with Brooke’s recording contract[1]. Wrestling journalist sources at WrestlingInc and Fightful have cited Bubba’s statements as credible, given Bubba’s long-standing documented association with both Hulk Hogan and Brooke Hogan in multiple interviews and podcasts[1][3].
Brooke herself took the revelation in stride during the emotional live discussion, reflecting on how she was unaware of the full extent of her father’s interference until then. The interview also tackled other sensitive topics including Hulk Hogan’s controversial legacy, the leaked sex tape scandal from years ago—where Brooke cleared Bubba the Love Sponge from blame—and her complicated feelings around family and Hulk Hogan’s estate[3].
In addition to this explosive disclosure, Brooke has shared publicly why she chose not to attend Hulk Hogan’s funeral. Instead, Brooke honored her father privately with her husband and twin children at the beach, fulfilling her father’s wishes against traditional funeral ceremonies[5]. She shared touching social media posts about how the ocean memories with her father brought solace during her grief[5].
A WWE insider close to the situation told Fightful, “This new info about Hulk’s involvement in Brooke’s career adds another layer to what we thought we knew. The Hogan family has always been complicated behind the scenes, but Brooke’s openness is helping fans understand the personal dynamics impacting her professional path.”
As stories from Brooke Hogan’s interviews, including those on Bubba the Love Sponge’s radio show and social media, continue to emerge, they paint a more intricate portrait of Hulk Hogan not just as a wrestling icon but as a fiercely involved and sometimes controlling father who shaped his daughter’s path in both positive and challenging ways.
This revelation will likely fuel more discussions across wrestling news platforms like WWE.com, WrestlingInc, and Fightful about the complex legacies of wrestling’s biggest stars and the toll their fame can take on their families.
Key Takeaways:
- Bubba the Love Sponge revealed Hulk Hogan was behind Brooke Hogan’s release from her music contract, aiming to sabotage her music career[1].
- Hulk Hogan allegedly wanted to clear the way for Paul Wight (Big Show) to pursue a boxing contract, conflicting with Brooke’s record label plan[1].
- Brooke’s music career spanned pop and country, beginning with a 2006 debut album and multiple EPs up to 2018[2].
- In her first public interview since Hulk Hogan’s passing, Brooke discussed these revelations and other family controversies on Bubba’s show[3].
- Brooke honored her father privately instead of attending his funeral, respecting his wishes and sharing memories on social media[5].
- Wrestling news sources confirm the credibility of Bubba’s statements, adding layers to the Hogan family narrative[1][3].
As the wrestling world digests this new insight into Hulk Hogan’s complex role in his daughter’s career, fans and media will undoubtedly watch closely for Brooke Hogan’s next moves both musically and personally. For continued updates on this story and other wrestling news, stay tuned to WWE.com, Fightful, and WrestlingInc.
Reported by [Your Name], WWE News Correspondent