Following Hulk Hogan’s passing on July 24th, tributes have been pouring in, but one longtime associate took a more controversial stance. Radio personality Baba the Love Sponge, known for his close connection to Hogan and his dedicated fanbase—the “Baba army”—claimed he was revealing the truth to Hulk’s biggest supporters.
“They knew he wasn’t going to make it,” Baba said during a live broadcast. “Fans had the right to know.”
Baba suggested that despite Hogan’s wife saying his heart remained “strong” weeks before his death, this wasn’t the whole story. TMZ reported that Hogan was recovering well from neck surgery, and Jimmy Hart also commented on Hogan’s good health just a day before he passed.
This conflicting narrative has reignited an ongoing debate, which feels especially intense given Hogan’s long-standing and passionate fanbase inside and outside the wrestling ring.
While WWE and other wrestling organizations emphasize celebrating Hogan’s legacy rather than speculating about his final days, WWE honored him with a heartfelt tribute during SummerSlam weekend on WWE Smackdown.
Whether Baba’s claims hold any truth or are merely fueling tabloid rumors, they underscore the complex and sometimes painful way legends like Hogan are remembered.
Fan Take: For WWE fans, this story matters because it challenges the polished narratives often presented around wrestling icons, reminding us that even heroes have complicated realities. How Hogan’s legacy is handled moving forward could shape how WWE honors its legends and manages its storytelling in the future.
