Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Bubba's Bombshell: The Controversial Truth About Hulk Hogan's Final Days

'Bubba the Love Sponge' - a former friend of Hulk Hogan - is hitting out at those who criticized him for revealing the former wrestler's condition before his death on Thursday at age 71

SHOCKING EXPOSÉ: Hulk Hogan's Inner Circle Exposed in Bitter Fallout

In a shocking turn of events, a former best friend and confidant of the late wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has unleashed a scathing attack on those he claims were "lying" about Hogan's deteriorating health. The fallout from the WWE superstar's sudden passing is turning out to be as dramatic as one of his signature matches.

Hulk Hogan (whose real name was Terry Bollea) died on Thursday at the age of 71, following a cardiac arrest at his Florida home. Paramedics were called to the scene, and despite their efforts, Hogan was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Bubba called out Hogan's third wife, Sky Daily, for 'lying' about the his health in recent days

But what's emerging is a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy reputations. Bubba the Love Sponge, a radio host and Hogan's former friend, has come out swinging against multiple individuals he accuses of "lying" about Hogan's condition in the days leading up to his death.

Bubba (whose real name is Todd Clem) blasted Hogan's wife, Sky Daily, WWE Hall of Famers Eric Bischoff and Jimmy Hart, and others for their alleged dishonesty. He claims that he was the only one telling the truth about Hogan's physical condition in the weeks before his passing.

"I'm not taking away from what I've already said, and what I've already correctly predicted," Bubba declared on his radio show. "But I am officially the guy who was the only one telling the truth about Hogan's physical condition. And that has caused some people to say, 'You know what, Bubba was right.' No, I wish to God I wasn't right, because being right means we have a dead Hulk Hogan."

Hulk Hogan in 2009

Bubba had been reporting on Hogan's condition since mid-June, revealing that his health was rapidly deteriorating and that he'd been in the ICU for six weeks. Representatives for Hogan, Bischoff, and Daily denied Bubba's claims.

But what's behind this bitter fallout? The roots of the conflict go back to 2007 when a sex tape featuring Hogan and Bubba's then-wife Heather was leaked by Gawker in 2012. Hogan sued the outlet for invasion of privacy and won $140 million, leading to the downfall and eventual bankruptcy of Gawker.

Fast-forward to this week, when Hart posted a since-deleted tweet saying that Hogan was "doing great" just days before his death. Meanwhile, Daily had been downplaying Hogan's health issues, stating that he was recovering from neck surgery and that his heart was strong.

In a shocking Facebook post on Friday, the day after Hogan passed away, Daily wrote: "He had been dealing with some health issues, but I truly believed we would overcome them. I had so much faith in his strength. I thought we still had more time."

Bubba's scathing attack raises questions about the level of honesty and transparency within Hogan's inner circle. Was Bubba simply a lone wolf trying to expose the truth, or was he driven by a personal vendetta? Only time will tell.

As the wrestling world mourns the loss of a legend, this shocking exposé is sure to send shockwaves through the sports entertainment community.

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com

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