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“Made It Happen Sooner”: Brooke Hogan Once Recalled Real Reason Behind Hulk Hogan’s Infamous Divorce in 2009

Published 01/15/2023, 10:30 AM EST

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Fans have always been curious about the personal life of their idols. A revelation like this might interest many, as Hulk Hogan’s daughter stated the real reason behind his divorce from Linda. The couple was the talk of the town at that time, but then the news of their divorce shook the fans. 

The Hulkster got married to Linda Marie Claridge in 1983, a wedding attended by some renowned personalities like Vince McMahon.

A few years down the line, they gave birth to their daughter, Brooke, in 1988 and just 2 years later, Nick was born. Their daughter has been quite vocal about her feelings, especially when it came to the Hogan family

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Son’s accident acted as a wake-up call for Hulk Hogan and Linda

A few years back, Brooke mentioned the reason behind his parents’ split on record. As per her statements, the couple started to acknowledge the difference in their views after their son met with a dangerous accident. Nick was even booked on charges of reckless driving with serious bodily injury. 

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Brooke said, “The accident I think really showed them that they just don’t view things the same as individuals and as parents. You know, so, it was just kind of like a wake-up call, I just think that all the stress of our life kind of made it happen sooner.” 

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She also mentioned her awareness of this huge step taken by her mother. However, she didn’t know it would happen sooner. Mr. America’s first wife shook him with the devastating news by filing the divorce. He was then caught off-guard as his attorney informed him about the divorce.

Brooke on the stress by Hogan Knows Best

Apart from divulging about their parent’s divorce, the 34-year-old daughter once shared with People’s Magazine about the family’s frustration with the reality show, Hogan Knows Best. She said, “The reality show put pressure on us, it was stressful. It made the anger come out a little bit quicker.” 

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The show was divided into four seasons that left a major scar on the relationship of the Hogan family. Even the news of Sterling Golden’s divorce came just 2 years after the TV show ended.

After Linda, the WWE Hall of Famer married Jennifer McDaniel in 2010, a marriage that lasted for a good 11 years. Hogan himself revealed it through a Twitter post. 

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This disclosure about the popular couple shed some light on the massive news of the 2000s well-known divorce. Do share your thoughts on this.

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