Hulk Hogan’s daughter, Brooke, is reportedly stepping away from her father’s multi-million dollar fortune, with her husband revealing the inheritance came at the expense of her dignity.
Son-in-Law Breaks Silence on Family Rift
For years, the reason behind the estrangement between WWE icon Hulk Hogan and his daughter, Brooke, remained private. Now, Brooke’s husband, Steve Oleksy, has shed light on the situation, telling Us Weekly that the money Brooke is declining “came at the expense” of her dignity.
Oleksy praised his wife, stating she “upheld her dad’s best interests even after his death, mustering all the courage and kindness she could, despite still being deeply hurt.” The rift became public when Brooke missed her father’s wedding to Sky Daily, and it’s believed Hulk also skipped Brooke’s marriage to Oleksy.
The Controversial Source of Fortune
According to Oleksy, the fortune isn’t solely from Hulk Hogan’s wrestling success. He claims a significant portion was “built on hurtful comments about her and her past relationship.” This statement points to the infamous sex tape involving Hulk Hogan and his then-best friend’s wife, Heather Cole.
In the leaked audio from the tape, Hogan was heard using racial slurs directed at Brooke’s former boyfriend, leading to significant public backlash. Oleksy emphasized that the pain “didn’t stop with her, it affected other families, too,” referring to the broader impact of the scandal.
The Gawker Lawsuit and Its Aftermath
Hulk Hogan faced severe financial strain after his divorce from first wife Linda, losing a substantial portion of his assets. Following this, he successfully sued Gawker for privacy invasion over the leaked sex tape, winning a $31 million settlement that ultimately led to the media outlet’s bankruptcy.
However, Oleksy believes the settlement didn’t address the core issues. “While one life changed forever financially, the real victims never received a direct apology,” he stated. He added that despite the public humiliation, these “victims” neither asked for nor received any compensation.
Brooke’s Untold Story
Oleksy claims Brooke was unknowingly placed in a difficult position, made to defend someone without full knowledge of the facts. He revealed she was “kept in the dark about the transcripts” and didn’t know the racist remarks were linked to a sex tape or aimed at her ex-boyfriend.
Despite the complex history, Brooke recently shared an emotional tribute to her father on Instagram. She spoke of a “connection deeper than words” and even named one of her children after him, highlighting their enduring spiritual bond despite their differences.
- Brooke Hogan is declining her inheritance from her father, Hulk Hogan.
- Her husband, Steve Oleksy, states the fortune is tied to actions that compromised Brooke’s dignity.
- The controversy stems from Hulk Hogan’s infamous sex tape and associated racially charged comments.
- Brooke reportedly felt she was uninformed about the full details of the scandal.
This revelation offers a deeper look into the long-standing family tensions behind the wrestling legend’s public persona.
