Brooke Hogan Speaks Out: Excluded from Hulk's $5 Million Will
HULK HOGAN'S WILDEST WILL SHOCKS DAUGHTER BROOKE: "I TOLD HIM I DIDN'T WANT THE MONEY, AND HE RESPECTED MY DECISION"
The wrestling world is still reeling from the news of Hulk Hogan's passing, but a new twist has emerged in the battle for his vast fortune. The late legend's daughter, Brooke, has come forward to reveal that she wasn't included in her father's will - and she's not even remotely surprised.
According to sources close to Brooke, who spoke exclusively with The Scholarly Note, she had actually asked her father to leave her out of his will months before his passing. And despite being the daughter of one of the most iconic wrestlers of all time, Brooke insists that she's been living a self-sufficient life, long before her father's untimely death at the age of 71.
"I'm not shocked or upset about it at all," Brooke told The Scholarly Note in an explosive interview. "My dad knew I was a strong and independent woman who didn't rely on him for anything - financially speaking, that is. He respected my decision to be left out of his will, and I appreciate that."
Brooke's statement came as a surprise to many, given the complicated relationship she had with her father in recent years. The two had been at odds over various issues, including Brooke's own personal struggles and her decision to pursue a career in music.
However, Brooke insisted that money was never an issue between them - it was all about respect and trust. "My dad knew I was capable of taking care of myself," she explained. "We may not have seen eye-to-eye on everything, but he always supported me and encouraged me to follow my dreams."
But while Brooke is focusing on her own life and career, her brother Nick is busy fighting for control of their father's vast estate. The 35-year-old filed legal documents earlier this week, claiming that Hulk left behind a staggering $5 million in assets - including property, intellectual property, and even cryptocurrency.
According to the court filing obtained by The Scholarly Note, Nick appears to be the sole beneficiary of his father's estate, while Hulk's widow and third wife, Melanie Sky Daily, is listed as his surviving spouse. However, sources close to the family suggest that there may be more to the story - including a potential medical malpractice lawsuit filed by Daily on behalf of her late husband.
Daily has long claimed that a neck surgery performed on her husband contributed to his heart attack and subsequent death in July. As part of this lawsuit, she is seeking damages from the hospital and medical team involved in the procedure.
Meanwhile, Nick's filings are also connected to an ongoing battle with radio personality Bubba The Love Sponge (real name: Todd Clem) over a documentary about Hulk's 2012 sex-tape scandal. Hulk was initially awarded $140 million after winning a lawsuit against Gawker Media, but that figure was later reduced to a $31 million cash settlement in November of 2016 as the website filed for bankruptcy protection.
The saga continues to unfold, with Brooke insisting that she's not interested in getting involved in the drama surrounding her family's estate. "My dad's legacy is more important than any amount of money," she said firmly. "I just want to make sure his image and trademarks are handled with care - that's all I ever cared about."
And as for the $11 million real estate property reportedly worth a small fortune, sources close to the family suggest that it may be controlled by a trust or LLC - leaving everyone in the dark about its ownership.
The question on everyone's mind now is: who will ultimately inherit the Hulkster's vast fortune? One thing's for sure - only time will tell.