The often complex relationship between Brooke Hogan and her father, Hulk Hogan, is widely recognized. Many assumed Brooke’s estrangement from Hulk was related to his third wife, Sky Daily, but that appears to be incorrect.
Brooke’s husband, Stephen Olexi, revealed that Brooke chose to stop communicating with her father two years before his passing, despite Hulk’s desires otherwise. Olexi clarified that Hulk’s claim—that Brooke disapproved of his new marriage—was not true. Instead, the real issue was how Hulk treated Brooke.
Olexi emphasized, “My wife would say it – it had nothing to do with his new wife. It had to do with the way he treated her.” Over the years, Brooke had supported Hulk through various controversies, including a scandal involving leaked audio of Hulk using racial slurs, but eventually the emotional toll became too much for her.
When Brooke married Stephen in June 2022, Hulk declined to attend or walk her down the aisle, stating, “We won’t do weddings or funerals anymore.” After this, Olexi mentioned a series of phone calls between Brooke and Hulk where “something was said and a lot of mistakes were made,” leading to a breaking point in their relationship.
Despite the strain, Olexi said he remains in contact with Brooke’s family and is trying to determine whether to mend the relationship or protect his wife. Over time, he felt that every interaction with Hulk was about standing by Brooke and shielding her from more harm.
He added, “I kept in touch with members of her family and tried to keep the door open and figure out whether to protect her wife or try to fix the relationship.” Reports indicate this fracture persisted until Hulk’s will was made, with Brooke later claiming WWE did not invite her to her father’s tribute event. Ultimately, their relationship remained unrepaired, and nothing more could be done.
Fan Take: This news highlights the often painful personal struggles behind wrestling’s public personas, reminding WWE fans that their heroes are human with complex family dynamics. For the sport, it underscores the importance of addressing such personal issues openly, as they impact the legacy and well-being of wrestling’s iconic figures.
