Brooke Hogan Breaks Silence on Absence from WWE’s Tribute to Her Late Father Hulk Hogan
When WWE fans saw Hulk Hogan’s son Nick standing amid emotional tributes on Monday Night Raw, they couldn’t help but notice one thing missing—Brooke Hogan. The wrestling legend’s daughter was absent from the public memorials, sparking rumors of family rifts and silent feuds. But Brooke’s explanation reveals a very different truth—one that even she hadn’t anticipated.
Brooke Oleksy (née Hogan) addressed the backlash following her no-show at the WWE tributes honoring her father, the legendary Terry Bollea, known worldwide as Hulk Hogan. The wrestling icon passed away on July 24 at age 71 from cardiac arrest at his Florida home.
The Hogan family’s official statement read:
“With heavy hearts, we mourn the loss of a true legend. Terry Bollea, Hulk Hogan, left us surrounded by family. We ask for privacy as we honor his unforgettable legacy spanning over four decades.”
WWE paid homage to Hogan, calling him “one of pop culture’s most iconic figures” and crediting him for shaping the organization’s global success in the 1980s.
While Nick Hogan appeared during WWE’s Raw episode on July 29, which opened with a solemn 10-bell salute, Brooke’s absence fueled speculation. Some fans criticized her openly online.
In response, Brooke took to Instagram Stories to clarify:
WWE Raw begins with a 10-bell salute for the legendary WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. pic.twitter.com/Pae7Wvbw5Y
— WWE (@WWE) July 29, 2025
“To those questioning why I wasn’t at my dad’s tributes: @WWE didn’t invite me.”
She further dispelled rumors of estrangement by sharing a heartfelt tribute filled with candid photos spanning their years together.
“My dear Dad, you were my world. I will forever be your girl,” she wrote. “Thank you for the endless love, light, and kindness you shared with me and the world. Our bond is eternal and brings me peace even now. I love you beyond words. #4LifeAfterLife.”
Brooke signed off, “Forever yours, Brooke.”
In a longer message, she emphasized the depth of their relationship beyond the public eye:
“Our connection was never broken. I’m grateful to have known the real him—not just the public persona.”
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Brooke Hogan’s unexpected absence from WWE’s public tributes sparked controversy, but her heartfelt explanation revealed that it was not by choice. Through her moving social media posts, she reaffirmed the unbreakable bond she shared with her father—a bond that transcended the spotlight. Brooke’s tribute offers fans a poignant glimpse of the man behind the legend: her beloved father, Hulk Hogan.