Hulk Hogan Documentary Reveals ‘Rock Bottom’ Moment and Suicide Thoughts

The new Netflix documentary Hulk Hogan: Real American revisits the life of one of wrestling’s biggest icons, shedding light on a painful and deeply personal chapter that unfolded behind the spotlight. The four-part series captures Hogan’s final interview before his death in July 2025 at the age of 71, offering an unfiltered look at his struggles during the collapse of his marriage to Linda Hogan.

Married in 1983, Hogan and Linda spent 26 years together and raised two children, Brooke and Nick. Their family life became widely known through the reality show Hogan Knows Best, which Hogan had hoped would strengthen their bond. Instead, it exposed cracks that would eventually lead to a bitter and very public divorce in 2009.

“I Hit Rock Bottom”

The documentary does not shy away from Hogan’s darkest moments. Speaking candidly, he recalled how the emotional turmoil spiralled into substance abuse and despair.

"I went home and I started drinking and you know started eating pills, and I just went down this rabbit hole for a couple days and the next thing I know, I'm sitting in front of my bathroom with a gun in my mouth and not knowing what I was doing," he said.

The confession stands as one of the most haunting revelations in the series, underscoring just how far the wrestling legend had fallen during that period.

Hogan also detailed the devastating financial consequences of the divorce, describing how he gave up the majority of his wealth in a desperate attempt to move on.

"I hit rock bottom. I gave Linda 70% of everything because I just didn't want to ever talk to her again, be with her, I never wanted to see her again. So, I gave her everything to get rid of her and after the divorce I had no money. I was broke, and so TNA [Total Nonstop Action Wrestling] saved me," he said.

Picking Up the Pieces

The documentary adds perspective through voices close to Hogan, including former wrestling executive Eric Bischoff, who witnessed the turmoil firsthand.

"He was down and he was hurting. He was in the darkest most devastating part of his life,” he said.

Beyond the breakdown, the series also explores Hogan’s later years, marked by controversies that reshaped his public image. Yet, amid the turmoil, a thread of emotional complexity remains. Linda Hogan, also featured in the documentary, reflects on their past and reveals that despite everything, she continued to care deeply for him.

Hulk Hogan: Real American ultimately paints a portrait not just of a global icon, but of a man grappling with loss, regret, and the fragile process of rebuilding after hitting rock bottom.

(With inputs from ANI)