The wrestling world was rocked by the revelation of Hulk Hogan’s will, unveiled in September 2025, following his death on July 24 at age 71 from a heart attack. Court documents obtained by Us Weekly disclosed that the WWE legend, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, left an estate valued at nearly $5 million, including $200,000 in cryptocurrency, $799,000 in personal property, and $4 million in intellectual property. Notably absent from the beneficiaries was his daughter, Brooke Hogan, who had requested to be removed from the will in 2023, a decision driven by a bitter family feud that overshadowed Hogan’s final years. His son, Nick Hogan, was named the sole beneficiary, with Hogan’s third wife, Melanie Sky Daily, listed as the surviving spouse.
Brooke, 37, explained her choice to step away from the inheritance on Bubba the Love Sponge’s podcast, citing fears of a financial battle with her mother, Linda Hogan, and Sky Daily, whom she alleged was linked to Scientology. “I didn’t want to fight Linda, I didn’t want to fight Scientology,” Brooke said, emphasizing her desire to avoid conflict. Her estrangement from Hogan began two years prior, stemming from private phone calls where she felt he was pulling away, refusing her support during his health struggles, including nearly 25 surgeries. Despite their rift, Brooke expressed deep love for her father, stating on Instagram, “He knew I would run through a burning building for him.”
The family’s dysfunction, laid bare during their 2005-2007 reality show Hogan Knows Best, was exacerbated by Hogan’s 2009 divorce from Linda, who received 70% of their liquid assets. Linda later claimed Brooke cut her off eight years ago, blaming Hogan’s influence, while Brooke countered that her childhood was marked by verbal and mental abuse from both parents. Nick, 35, has largely stayed out of the public feud, with Linda calling him “a good boy” in a March 2025 Instagram post. However, Nick’s filing to be co-administrator of the estate, alongside Terry McCoy, suggests his central role in managing Hogan’s legacy.
Speculation surrounds Hogan’s real estate, valued at $11 million, which was omitted from the court filings and may be held in a trust. Additionally, Sky Daily is considering a medical malpractice lawsuit, believing a recent neck surgery contributed to Hogan’s fatal cardiac arrest, potentially adding an unknown value to the estate. Fans on X have mixed reactions, with some praising Brooke’s decision to prioritize peace, while others lament the family’s fractured state, one user writing, “Hogan’s legacy is as messy as his matches.”
Hogan, a six-time WWF Champion and pop culture icon, leaves behind a complex legacy tainted by controversies, including a 2015 racist rant and a Gawker lawsuit over a 2007 sex tape, which yielded a $31 million settlement. As the wrestling community mourns, the focus shifts to how Nick and Sky will navigate the estate’s distribution, while Brooke’s absence from the will underscores the deep wounds in a family once celebrated as wrestling royalty.
