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Nick Hogan reportedly receiving offers from wrestling schools

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Earlier this week, we reported that Nick Hogan, son of the late Hulk Hogan, was still considering a wrestling career. Should he choose that path, he’ll have no trouble finding a place to get started. 

According to a report by Fightful Select, several wrestling schools have expressed interest in training the younger Hogan. 

“Regarding Nick Hogan saying he’d consider a wrestling career if the opportunity was right,” the report reads, “Fightful Select has heard that a number of trainers & schools have said that they have offered to train him if he was interested.”

Hogan, 35, became commissioner of Real American Freestyle after his father’s passing. He originally discussed the idea of training in a conversation with Eric Bischoff on the 83 Weeks podcast. 

“Oh my goodness, you never know,” he said. “I bounced around here and there and knock the ring rust off every now and again. I’ve been attracted to it my whole life. So, I will say I’m in a pretty darn good shape right now and it’s not unfamiliar territory. So, if the time ever comes or if the opportunity ever presents itself, I would absolutely welcome that.” 

Nick Hogan would ‘absolutely welcome’ opportunity to pursue wrestling career

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Nick Hogan expressed his first reaction to watching the final version of Hulk Hogan: Real American docuseries. He also commented on his potential in-ring career. 

Speaking on the Bonus Edition of 83 Weeks Podcast, Nick Hogan addressed the possibility of pursuing a wrestling career like his father. He stated often knocking off ring rust, being in good shape and open to the idea if ever given the opportunity. 

“Oh my goodness, you never know. I bounced around here and there and knock the ring rust off every now and again. I’ve been attracted to it my whole life. So, I will say I’m in a pretty darn good shape right now and it’s not unfamiliar territory. So, if the time ever comes or if the opportunity ever presents itself, I would absolutely welcome that.” 

Nick also talked about how Hulk Hogan’s real dynamic was presented in the documentary. 

“That was the point of this project was for people to understand how dynamic of a person he is. And I say that a lot is that, you know, the character was dynamic. He was a good guy, he was a bad guy. And there’s all these different nuances to the character. But as a person, you know, he was equally as dynamic, if not more. He was, you know, he was everything that you see as Hulk Hogan, but he was also a terrific human being. And he was so good with people, and he took time with everybody that wanted to talk to him. And he spent so much time putting goodwill into the community. And he did so many things for children with illnesses and the Boys and Girls Club. And I think that he really pulled back the curtain on a lot of that part of him for this documentary.”

Around 2019 a Hulk Hogan biopic was discussed featuring Chris Hemsworth as the lead. However, multiple cancellations and concerns led to the delay. In the interview, Nick stated that despite the delay it remains a possibility.

The Hulk Hogan: Real American docuseries premiered on April 22 on Netflix.

Nick Hogan says Hulk Hogan biopic remains a possibility

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Shortly before the pandemic, word started to spread that a Hulk Hogan biopic was in the works for Netflix. That project was eventually scrapped, but following the success of the streaming service’s Hogan documentary, might a Hulkster movie still be in the cards?

Hogan’s son Nick discussed the idea with Eric Bischoff in an appearance on 83 Weeks. 

“I definitely think there is potential for that,” the younger Hogan said. “I think there is absolutely potential.” 

Names formerly attached to the project include Todd Phillips, director of Joker, and Chris Hemsworth, best known for playing Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“When all that talk was happening with Chris Hemsworth, I thought that was cool because I’m a huge Chris Hemsworth fan,” he said. “I love the Thor movies and all his projects. He’s an excellent actor. His phsyique and the way he looks, he would play a great Hulk Hogan. That would be really cool.”

And if Hemsworth wasn’t available all these years later? “Even if it wasn’t him, or if it was a different project, I think there is a lot of meat on the bone for his story to be told in that way and I would really love to see that,” Nick said. “I think it’s definitely possible.”

Bischoff then said he had been in contact with Scott Silver, whose screenwriting credits include Joker and 8 Mile. Bischoff agreed that a Hogan movie could be possible. 

Netflix documentary reveals how Triple H addressed Hulk Hogan’s death

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Netflix’s newly released Hulk Hogan documentary reveals how Paul “Triple H” Levesque handled the death of one of WWE’s biggest stars of all time.

In the last episode of the four-part series, there is a clip of Levesque addressing WWE staff backstage the day after Hogan’s death. Levesque indirectly acknowledged Hogan’s racism controversy but said the company was still going to remember what he meant to the industry, holding a 10-bell salute on that night’s SmackDown episode. He said if anyone did not want to participate in the tribute, they would face no issues for skipping it.

“All right, guys, welcome to Cleveland. Just before we get started, as I’m sure everyone is aware, unfortunate passing of Hulk Hogan yesterday,” Levesque said. “Hard to say there’s been a more influential figure, especially on the performing side. No one is perfect in life, and they had ups and downs, but we’re going to continue to remember Hulk Hogan as what he meant to this industry.

“His influence cannot be denied and it cannot be overstated. You could make an argument that we probably wouldn’t be sitting here today. This business might have gone the way of roller derby or some other sh*t that didn’t quite make it to the end. But here we are. So we’re going to start this show out tonight with a 10-bell salute with everybody on stage. I don’t think it needs to be said, but anybody that has an issue, does not want to be on that stage — no problem, no issue, no anything.”

WWE has continued to honor Hogan following his July 2025 passing. During WrestleMania weekend, a Hogan statue was unveiled at WWE World. The company then inducted Hogan vs. Andre the Giant from WrestleMania III into the Hall of Fame as this year’s Immortal Moment Award winner.

The “Hulk Hogan: Real American” docuseries also includes an interview with Cody Rhodes that was conducted at the July 25, 2025 SmackDown episode.

“I know it’s complicated,” Rhodes said about Hogan’s death. “I do, how everyone feels. But I think we all have to kind of wrestle with the idea that he’s gone. And there’s so many great things about ‘The Immortal’ Hulk Hogan. Can we focus on those?”

The final WWE appearance of Hogan’s career was at Raw’s Netflix premiere in January 2025, where Hogan was loudly booed by the crowd. Levesque said he was not surprised by the booing.

“Did I think he was going to be booed out of the building? Probably. Especially in LA. Right? Like, there’s just a different vibe there and a different mentality there,” Levesque said. “He’s made a lot of mistakes. For some people, he hasn’t necessarily always atoned for those mistakes. Or even the apologies were seen as hollow.”

At the end of the docuseries, there is a clip of Vince McMahon speaking at Hogan’s funeral and asking everyone to cheer for Hogan one last time.

Report: Nick Hogan spotted at WWE Performance Center

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Nick Hogan, the son of late wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, was apparently at the WWE Performance Center recently.

PWInsider reports that Nick was spotted at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida this week, though there is no word on what he was doing there. Nick attended multiple WWE shows in 2025 where tributes to his father were held, and he spoke very highly about how accommodating WWE has been and how well they’ve treated his family in the wake of his father’s death.

In November of last year, Nick posted a photo of himself on Instagram working out in the ring with NWA wrestler Bryan Idol. Nick is 35 and has never wrestled before, but he left the door open for an in-ring debut when asked about the picture by TMZ.

“You never know, man. It’s in the blood. So, you never know,” Nick said last November. “I’ve always loved the business. And obviously it makes me feel so much closer to dad, being around the business and being kind of in that environment. I have a lot of love for it. Like I said, it’s in the blood, so you never know.”

Hulk Hogan passed away at 71 years old in July 2025 after having experienced weeks of complications following neck surgery.

PWInsider also notes that Tiffany Stratton and AJ Styles are expected to be at WWE’s headquarters in Connecticut this week, potentially to record appearances on WWE podcasts. Styles just had his WWE career ended with a loss to Gunther at the Royal Rumble.

Nick Hogan addresses possible wrestling career: ‘You never know’

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At 35 years old, Nick Hogan isn’t ruling out the possibility of following in his late father’s wrestling footsteps.

Hogan posted an Instagram photo this week of himself working out in the ring with Bryan Idol of the National Wrestling Alliance. TMZ Sports later caught up with Hogan about the picture, asking if it means he has any wrestling plans. Hogan would not say much but left things at “you never know.”

“You never know, man. It’s in the blood. So, you never know,” Hogan said. “I’ve always loved the business. And obviously it makes me feel so much closer to dad, being around the business and being kind of in that environment. I have a lot of love for it. Like I said, it’s in the blood, so you never know.”

Hogan said he’s always tried to stay in touch with people in the wrestling industry, noting that it’s like a family.

When asked if he has a finishing move he’s working on, Hogan laughed, said he’s been thinking about a couple different things, and we’ll see what happens.

“It never hurts to drop the leg here and there,” he added.

Hulk Hogan — one of the biggest wrestling stars of all time — passed away at 71 this July after complications from surgery. Nick, who is the beneficiary of his father’s estate, attended multiple tributes that WWE held for his dad.

“They’ve been so accommodating and so graceful to everybody in my family,” Nick said about WWE. “And they’ve just been, you know, really, really better than I could have ever imagined anyone has taken care of us.”

Update on Hulk Hogan’s will, $5 million in assets listed

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A new report has emerged detailing who will benefit from Hulk Hogan’s estate.

US Weekly reports that, in court documents filed this week, Hogan’s son Nick is listed as the sole beneficiary of Hogan’s estate and Hogan’s wife Sky Daily is listed as the surviving spouse. Brooke Hogan, who asked to be removed from her father’s will in 2023, is not a beneficiary.

There are approximately $5 million in assets listed, along with money that could potentially come from a medical malpractice lawsuit that Daily is planning.

“The paperwork shows Hulk left behind $200,000 in cryptocurrency, $799,000 in personal property and intellectual property, and in addition to his right to publicity, worth $4 million and an unknown value for a potential medical malpractice lawsuit,” US Weekly wrote.

In the court documents, Nick requested to be named as co-personal representative of the estate along with Hogan’s lawyer Terry McCoy. Nick also is asking for McCoy to be named curator of the estate.

The documents say Hogan’s will was first executed in 2016 and then was amended four times over the years, most recently in 2023.

Hogan passed away at 71 years old in July following complications from neck surgery. That surgery — where Hogan’s phrenic nerve was said to have been “compromised” — is at the center of the medical malpractice lawsuit that is being considered.

In another legal matter, Nick Hogan has filed suit against radio host Bubba the Love Sponge over a soon-to-be-released documentary regarding Hulk Hogan’s sex tape scandal and the impact it had on Bubba’s life and career. That documentary had a screening in Florida this week with Brooke Hogan in attendance.

Nick Hogan suing Bubba the Love Sponge over Hulk Hogan sex tape documentary

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Nick Hogan is suing Bubba the Love Sponge.

Hogan, on behalf of his father’s estate, filed the lawsuit in a federal court in Florida according to TMZ. He is claiming that Bubba’s upcoming documentary ‘Video Killed the Radio Star: The Untold Story of the Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Scandal’ infringes on his father’s copyrights and trademarks, and is looking to stop the documentary from being released.

The lawsuit reportedly claims that the documentary, set to be released later this month, featured unauthorized images and video footage from the tape in a trailer Bubba recently released. Hogan also accused Bubba of violating a settlement agreement he and Hulk agreed to when the tape first leaked in 2012. 

That year, the now-defunct Gawker website released footage from Hulk’s sex tape featuring him with Bubba’s former wife Heather Clem. Hulk sued Bubba and the two reached a settlement shortly thereafter. Hulk additionally sued Gawker for defamation, winning that suit. Additional footage released from the tape revealed Hulk using racist language, which ultimately led to him being removed from WWE programming for a time before being brought back.

Hulk would continue to be featured on WWE programing until his death in July.

Nick Hogan, Eric Bischoff attend second Hulk Hogan tribute on WWE Raw

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A second Hulk Hogan tribute was held on WWE Raw.

The open to Monday’s show was a second tribute to Hogan, who passed away on Thursday following cardiac arrest. Eric Bischoff, Nick Hogan, Hulk Hogan’s manager, and representatives from Real American Beer were seen on stage as Triple H said a few words about Hogan’s legacy. After that, a ten bell salute took place.

A new video then aired highlighting Hogan’s career, this time with the song ‘Ordinary’ by Alex Warren playing. 

For international viewers, the commercial break that took place after consisted of some of Hogan’s biggest moments, including his match against Randy Savage at WrestleMania V, the heel turn at Bash at the Beach 1996, and his match with The Rock at WrestleMania X8.

On SmackDown, a similar tribute took place, with notable WWE stars of the past such as Jimmy Hart, Sgt. Slaughter, and Hacksaw Jim Duggan attending. After their ten bell salute, a video narrated by Triple H aired highlighting Hogan’s accomplishments. 

AEW Collision the following day had its own televised tribute, with Tony Schiavone taking time to talk about Hogan’s family and his legacy on TNT.

Nick Hogan posts statement on father Hulk Hogan’s passing

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Nick Hogan has released a statement on the passing of his father Hulk Hogan.

The 35-year-old posted to Instagram on Saturday thanking everyone who has reached out to him and described Hulk Hogan as “the most kind, loving and amazing father anybody could ask for.”

Nick’s statement reads:

“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me and comforted me over the last few days. It truly means a lot. I’m sorry to everyone I have not responded to yet. This has been overwhelming and extremely difficult. 

Hearing so many kind words and stories about my dad’s life, interactions and experiences with everyone has been incredible and comforting. 

My dad was the most incredible person I’ve ever known and will always be my hero. He was the most kind, loving and amazing father anybody could ask for. I feel so blessed to have had the greatest dad in the world. He was not only the best dad but also my mentor and my best friend. He always has been my best friend and I love him and miss him more than I could ever explain. I thanked him for everything he has ever done for me and told him how much I loved him and hugged him every chance I got. I spent a lot of time with him the past few years after moving back to Florida to be closer to him and I am so grateful for those memories. They are the best moments in my life. 

I would do anything to have him back but I know now that he will always be watching over me. I will always remember the lessons and advice he gave me and carry on in a way that I know would make him proud. 
Thank you for being the best dad in the world and thank you for being my best friend. I love you so much Big Dog and I will miss you forever.”

“Beautiful words,” wrote Natalya in response to Nick’s comments.

“God Bless Brother,” wrote Clay Guida.

Nick married his partner of eight years, Tana Lea, in January. Hulk Hogan was featured prominently in photos from their wedding. Lea wrote about her father-in-law’s death: “My heart breaks for Nick, I don’t think they have gone for more than 12 hours at a time without each other since we moved to Florida.”

Nick also starred in the reality show Hogan Knows Best with his father and sister Brooke Hogan from 2005 to 2007, as well as its spinoff series Brooke Knows Best from 2008 to 2009.

Nick Hogan’s full statement is available below:

Nick Hogan arrested for DUI in Florida

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Nick Hogan has been arrested for DUI in Florida.

TMZ reported the son of Hulk Hogan was arrested around 4 am on Saturday in Clearwater, Florida for suspicion of driving under the influence, a misdemeanor. Hogan allegedly refused to submit to a sobriety test before being arrested.

It was noted in TMZ’s report that Hogan was arrested in the same city back in 2007 for reckless driving involving serious bodily injury. The passenger in that car accident, John Graziano, suffered a serious brain injury as a result of the accident. Hogan served eight months in jail following felony charges. The Graziano family sued the Hogan family as a result of the accident, which was settled out of court.

Along with his father, mother, and sister Brooke, Hogan starred in the reality show Hogan Knows Best from  2005 through 2007.

According to the Georgia Gazette, Former WCW star Buff Bagwell was arrested on November 16 for speeding and driving under the influence of drugs. Both are misdemeanors. Bagwell was previously arrested in May of 2021 in Cobb County, Georgia for charges that included speeding, hit and run, and giving a false name, address, or birthdate to law enforcement officers.