In a revealing recent podcast appearance, Brooke Hogan opened up about her complicated relationship with her father, WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, disclosing that he refused to walk her down the aisle at her wedding. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes reports shed light on WWE’s issues with rapper Travis Scott and President Nick Khan’s frustrations with a tired segment of the wrestling fanbase.
Brooke Hogan’s heartfelt revelations came during an episode of the “Bubba Army” podcast with Bubba the Love Sponge, as covered by Wrestling Inc and 411mania. Brooke recalled requesting her father’s participation in her wedding ceremony, a wish that was ultimately declined. “My dad knew we were going to get married because Steve [Oleksy, Brooke’s husband] had to ask him. I was like ‘Well, I want you to walk me down the aisle.’ And he goes: ‘I don’t… Nope… I don’t do weddings; I don’t do funerals anymore,’” Brooke said candidly.
At the time, the wedding was intended to be a small, private affair that would not include Hulk Hogan’s ex-wife Linda Hogan, showcasing Brooke’s hope to reconnect with her father in a traditional and intimate setting. However, Hulk Hogan remained steadfast in his refusal, telling Brooke “Nope, you guys have fun. You got my blessing, but, like, I’m not… You can’t get me to leave the beach.”
Brooke also shared a heartbreaking exchange reflecting the broader estrangement between them. When she and Steve considered starting a family, Brooke asked her father if — knowing what he knew now — he would still choose to have children. Hogan’s honest but painful answer was no. “That kind of really broke my heart, but I was like alright, he’s being honest, maybe he’s got his reasons or whatever, so no big deal,” Brooke explained.
Sources close to Brooke indicated that despite the emotional distance, she has shown remarkable courage and grace, making peace with her father’s decisions and moving forward with her life. Hulk’s decision was also underscored by his own words indicating a general fatigue with life events such as weddings and funerals.
In other WWE-related news, a notable backstage update from Paul Heyman on “The Ariel Helwani Show” revealed that former plans for superstar collaborations in John Cena’s heel turn storyline included both The Rock and Travis Scott. Although initially slated for major roles, the plans ultimately did not come to fruition for undisclosed reasons, leaving fans to speculate about potential creative or contractual obstacles.
Regarding Travis Scott’s relationship with WWE, insider reports have confirmed ongoing issues between the rapper and WWE management. The details are still emerging, but concerns seem to center around Scott’s commitments and how they align with WWE’s scheduling and brand strategy. These challenges illustrate the complexities of blending mainstream music acts with wrestling storylines and events.
On the corporate front, WWE President and CEO Nick Khan has voiced his frustrations with what he called the “I’m tired!” crowd of fans — those who frequently express weariness or negativity toward WWE product and innovations. According to sources familiar with Khan’s viewpoint, he believes this attitude hampers WWE’s growth and innovation efforts, urging fans and the wrestling community to be more supportive of new ideas and talent development.
As WWE continues to navigate evolving storylines, star collaborations, and shifting fan dynamics, the backstage atmosphere remains charged with a mix of creative ambition and executive pragmatism.
Sources:
- Brooke Hogan’s interview on “The Bubba Army” podcast, as reported by Wrestling Inc and 411mania
- Paul Heyman’s comments on “The Ariel Helwani Show”
- WWE insider reports on Travis Scott and Nick Khan’s remarks via Wrestling Headlines
- Additional context from news.amomama.com and KATU news