In a recent revelation, Hulk Hogan shared his deep emotional turmoil, admitting that he grappled with thoughts of ending his life amidst the fallout from a racial slur controversy that led to his dismissal from the WWE earlier this year.
The controversy stemmed from a 2012 interview with Hogan on SiriusXM, where he used a derogatory term, sparking widespread outrage once the clip resurfaced online in July.
Subsequently, the wrestling icon faced swift repercussions as he was axed from the WWE roster.
Despite issuing a public apology following the scandal, Hogan, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, found himself embroiled in further controversy when he questioned why former President Obama could use the same language without facing similar consequences.
During an interview with Good Morning America, Hogan opened up about the profound impact of the scandal on his mental health, revealing, “I was to the point where I wanted to kill myself, you know?
I was completely broken and destroyed and said ‘What’s the easiest way out of this?’
I mean, I was lost.”
Acknowledging the gravity of his actions, Hogan expressed remorse and acknowledged feeling “embarrassed” by the incident.
He attempted to shed light on how his upbringing and the environment in rural Tampa influenced his perception of what was deemed acceptable behavior.
Highlighting the influence of his surroundings, Hogan emphasized, “People need to realize that you inherit things from your environment.
And where I grew up was south Tampa, Port Tampa, and it was a really rough neighborhood, very low income.
And all my friends, we greeted each other saying that word.”
Looking ahead, Hogan is set to return to court on October 20 for the commencement of his legal battle against Gawker, marking a pivotal moment as his lawsuit unfolds in the public eye.
