• Why Hulk Hogan Died Soon After Being Discharged From The Hospital
The controversy surrounding the death of Hulk Hogan continues, as the 2-time WWE Hall of Famer’s former friend, radio host Bubba the Love Sponge (who was the only one that correctly reported that Hogan was on his deathbed earlier this year), is doubling down on claims that Hogan resorted to using illicit substances, contradicting the account given by Hogan’s widow, Sky Daily.
According to Bubba, Hogan’s severe pain could only be managed effectively while he was hospitalized, where medical staff could administer pain relief, such as morphine, under professional supervision. Bubba asserted that this institutional care kept Hogan alive and comfortable.
However, once Hogan was discharged, he was unable to obtain the necessary prescriptions, citing strict triple-net controls by the DEA on opioids, which require written prescriptions subject to government tracking.
With his legal options exhausted, Bubba claims Hogan was forced to procure pain medication “off the grid.” He suggested that getting medication from unverified sources is dangerous because those products are often cut or mixed with deadly additives like fentanyl to make them go further, turning a search for relief into a lethal gamble.
This account aligns with the initial claim made by Ric Flair, who first suggested that “street drugs” killed Hogan after doctors stopped providing the proper medication.
Although Flair subsequently walked back his remark, stating he was repeating inaccurate information relayed by a family member, Bubba the Love Sponge is maintaining the core of the story.
Hogan’s widow, Sky Daily, had vehemently denied the street drug claims, asserting that Hogan was under continuous supervision in a Florida hospital and that the only change in his medication regimen was to protect his lungs following a neck procedure.
• WWE Legend Is Getting Ready For A Full-Time Run In AEW
Paul Wight (aka The Big Show) is actively working toward a full-time return to the ring in All Elite Wrestling, driven by a desire to compete and contribute to the company’s growth, rather than settle for a limited, part-time role.
The WWE Legend revealed his ambition during a conversation on Notsam Wrestling, emphasizing that despite a string of physical setbacks, he has no intention of simply fading out of the industry.
Over the last several years, Wight has battled numerous injuries, including undergoing back surgery just a few months ago, following a recurring annual need for major procedures on his hips and knees.
Comparing himself to an aging “old pickup truck,” Wight acknowledged the physical toll his long career has exacted but stressed that he is currently focused on overcoming soft tissue issues and regaining the explosiveness required to compete at a high level.
Wight made it clear that his motivation is not rooted in nostalgia or charity. He stated that he would only step back into the ring if he could “hump and bump and get after everything and slap people’s souls out of their chest,” asserting that he refuses to be a sympathy case for the audience. The former World Heavyweight Champion is actively rehabilitating with the full support of AEW President Tony Khan, whom he praised as “extremely supportive.”
The promise of a more competitive schedule in AEW is a significant driving factor for Wight, who admitted he is “salivating” over the potential for increased fan interaction, fresh matchups with AEW’s deep roster, and the subsequent financial gains that come with a more regular wrestling schedule.
Paul Wight recently made his return to AEW programming at the Full Gear Tailgate Brawl show.
