Rumors surrounding the medical status of Hulk Hogan have been put to rest.
Earlier today, radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge went on air, suggesting that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, also Bubba’s ex-friend, “might not make it” out of the hospital he was recently brought into. A source of his seemingly added that Hogan’s condition was so bad that family members of his were called in to say their goodbyes. This claim has since been debunked by multiple outlets, as well as a long-time friend of Hogan’s.
According to TMZ, Hogan, age 71, is not on his deathbed, but instead is dealing with the same ailments he’s been battling in recent years. The report added that Hogan was now back to moving around.
PWInsider has provided more details on Hogan’s status, noting that the former WWE Champion was indeed hospitalized over the last few days, but for “adverse reactions” following a recent neck surgery. These reactions are reportedly related to the trauma caused from his past back and neck surgeries. Still, he is expected to be released from the hospital later today.
Fellow WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff echoed this information through a statement to the Wrestling Observer’s Derek Sabato: “Hulk Hogan had a very successful cervical surgery and is experiencing some adverse reaction. He’s doing well and should be home later today. Doctors expecting a full recovery.”
According to @EBischoff: “Hulk Hogan had a very successful cervical surgery and is experiencing some adverse reaction. He’s doing well and should be home later today. Doctors expecting a full recovery.” https://t.co/N1WylOFSNB
— Derek Sabato (@DerekSabato) June 18, 2025
Hogan and Bischoff recently co-announced the launch of Real American Freestyle Wrestling, which is set to host its debut show on August 30 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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