Linda Hogan is no new name for WWE fans. Being Hulk Hogan’s wife, she got into the limelight when Hogan Knows Best was made public for the audience. The entire Hogan family portrayed their great bond for public entertainment during the show. However, things weren’t as happy as they seemed on camera.
Linda Hogan and Hulk Hogan started dating in the early 1980s and within three years, the two were married. In 1988, the two became parents to their daughter Brooke, followed by Nick in 1990. The family seemed to be very strong and complete, but it wasn’t actually the case. In 2007, Linda filed for divorce leaving the fans with multiple unanswered questions.
Every Hulkster fan wondered what led Linda Hogan to take such a step. As much as the news was shocking for the fans, it was for Hulk Hogan. A news reporter broke the news of Linda filing for divorce, leaving him shocked. “I’m kind of shocked. You caught me off-guard” were the only words that came out of his mouth.
Why did Linda Hogan file for divorce with Hulk Hogan?
Linda Hogan filed for divorce in a very secret manner. She accused Hulk Hogan of having multiple extramarital affairs. One big name that came to prominence was Christine Plante. Christine was a very good friend of Brooke, Hulk Hogan’s daughter. Plante was almost 20 years old back then and she confirmed the relationship with her best friend’s father.
Talking to the National Enquirer, Christine said, “My relationship began at a time when Linda privately knew their marriage was ending.” The two became close amidst Hogan’s tough times. Despite feeling it to be wrong, she decided to carry on the love affair.
However, looking at it today, Plante feels guilty about her act, which made her lose her friend. “I will never be able to fully forgive myself for this. I have lost an amazing friend,” she said. Brooke Hogan was equally devastated upon hearing about the love affair and was very hurt.
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On the other hand, Hulk Hogan denied the allegations that his former wife made against him. In his autobiography, My Life Outside The Ring, Hogan said that his friendship with other females was completely “innocent.” He even claimed that he never cheated on Linda.
Hulk Hogan and Linda got divorced in 2009
As much as their relationship became complex, so did their divorce proceedings. The two parties involved in various altercations with regards to their combined financial assets. By the end of July 2009, the couple had legally parted ways. “The war is over,” said Linda, speaking to The Tampa Tribune.
On the contrary, Hulk Hogan seemed extremely disappointed at the turn of events. “I thought that when you put your hand on the Bible, you know, until death do us part and for better or worse, I thought people really meant that when they said it,” he told Access Hollywood.
Hulk also acknowledged the fact that there had been rifts in their relationship for the past decade. However, the divorce came “out of the blue” and Linda desired to part ways with Hulkamania. Once the divorce proceedings were finalised, Linda kissed Hogan in court, indicating that there is still love between the two.
How much money did Linda Hogan get after her divorce from Hulk Hogan?
Linda Hogan received a whopping sum in cash and kind as a part of their divorce settlements. Apart from over 70% of their liquid assets, she received 40% ownership in Hogan’s multiple companies and over $3 million in property settlements. Linda also became the owner of almost 70% of the money the couple had invested and saved.
The court may have refrained Hogan from paying Linda any alimony but had put Hulk Hogan in a very weird spot. “Linda also got to keep a Mercedes-Benz, a Cadillac Escalade, a Corvette, a Rolls-Royce and various off-road vehicles,” claimed E! News.
Other things about Linda Hogan and Hulk Hogan’s relationship come out after divorce
Soon after their divorce, Linda Hogan spoke to Good Morning America and made another revelation about the Hulkster. Not only was she broken because of Hogan’s infidelities, but also because his short temper shook her to the core. “It scared me because I thought everyone has their snapping point and I didn’t want him to snap,” she said in the interview.
Linda also recalled an incident where she called 911 to protect her from a raging Hulk Hogan. However, the WWE star bluntly denied the claims. In 2016, Linda Hogan sat with the team of Inside Edition and made bold remarks about her former husband. She claimed that she gave him everything she had and that she was a good wife.
“YOU have single handedly ruined our 25-year marriage and our family …” she wrote in a letter to Hulk Hogan. She mentioned all the things that the WWE star has lost, including his career and health. She feels that Hogan took her for granted and that he hid behind his sunglasses and fake smiles. Linda ended the letter by saying that she would never forgive him.