Brooke Hogan’s Shocking Abuse Claims Shatter Wrestling Family’s Image

The Hogan family’s private turmoil has erupted into the public spotlight after Brooke Hogan made devastating claims of long-term abuse, only to have her wrestling legend father seemingly dismiss the allegations with a peculiar social media response that has fans talking.

The 36-year-old daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan took to Instagram with a heart-wrenching statement revealing why she’s severed ties with both her famous parents, detailing a childhood marred by alleged abuse that continued well into her adult years.

“Extremely Verbally and Mentally Abused Since Childhood”

The family drama publicly ignited when Linda Hogan, Hulk’s ex-wife of 26 years, shared a tearful Instagram Story lamenting the fractured state of their family. The 65-year-old revealed that Brooke has completely cut contact, even keeping her 2022 wedding to Steven Oleksy and the January 2025 birth of twins Oliver and Molly a secret from her parents.

Linda’s public comments seemingly compelled Brooke to break her silence with shocking allegations about her upbringing in the spotlight. “I have been EXTREMELY verbally and mentally abused since childhood,” Brooke wrote in her powerful statement. “Sadly, it would frequently turn physical. And sometimes, it’s not by the person you would assume, abuse comes in all shapes and sizes.”

The former reality star, who rose to fame alongside her family on VH1’s Hogan Knows Best, painted a disturbing picture of her childhood in the wrestling family’s household – one drastically different from the wholesome image portrayed on their hit show that aired from 2005 to 2007.

A Pattern of Manipulation and Public Humiliation

In her candid post, Brooke detailed how the alleged abuse affected her self-worth, writing: “This vicious pattern has robbed me of any sense of self-esteem or confidence I’ve trained to pretend to have. Up until adulthood, I’ve received berating and vile text messages, with unbelievably hurtful words said to me that cannot be forgotten.”

She also revealed being asked to “defend poor behavior to the public” on behalf of her family members, only to discover she had been “misinformed, manipulated, and lied to.” The singer and reality TV personality described watching others “benefit financially off my suffering and embarrassment caused by their selfish behavior.” These accumulated grievances ultimately led to her decision to distance herself from her famous family.

The “About Us” singer, who now uses her husband’s last name Oleksy, did not explicitly name either parent in her allegations, leaving fans to speculate about the specific dynamics behind the family’s breakdown.

Hulk’s Controversial Response: Popcorn and Promotion

Rather than addressing his daughter’s serious allegations directly, the 71-year-old wrestling icon appeared to respond with a casual video showing himself and his current wife, Sky Daily Hogan, eating popcorn. The bizarre timing and tone of the post left many followers stunned.

“Getting ready for the new HH TV show coming soon!” the wrestling legend captioned the post, seemingly using the family controversy as a promotional opportunity rather than addressing the serious claims made by his daughter.

The response sparked immediate backlash from fans and followers. “Classy, that’s your child,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “This is actually incredibly sad,” while a third observed, “If this was my dad posting this or enabling this behavior, I would never speak to him again.”

A Long History of Family Turmoil

This public rift follows years of tumultuous family dynamics for the Hogans, beginning with Linda and Hulk’s high-profile divorce that was finalized in 2009 after 26 years of marriage. Linda’s recent Instagram Stories also contained additional allegations against her ex-husband, calling him a “complete liar” and a “sex addict.”

“Yet he marches on, like, ‘Oh, I’m promoting my own beer, real American beer. Yeah, look at me,'” Linda said in her emotional video, expressing continued grief over the family’s dissolution. “It’s been 20 years, and I’m still this sad. Somebody please explain that.”

According to Linda, Brooke’s estrangement began approximately eight years ago following a falling-out with her father, though the exact nature of that conflict hasn’t been publicly disclosed until Brooke’s recent allegations.

Moving Forward: Brooke’s New Chapter

While the public family feud continues to unfold, Brooke appears to be focusing on her new life away from the spotlight that followed her famous family. Her marriage to former professional hockey player Steven Oleksy and the recent birth of their twins mark significant milestones in her journey toward building her own family – one she has chosen to keep separate from her parents.

The painful revelations have resonated with many fans who remember the seemingly picture-perfect family from their reality show days. The stark contrast between the televised portrayal and these serious allegations highlights how public personalities often hide private pain behind carefully constructed images.

As this story continues to develop, neither Hulk nor Linda has directly addressed the specific abuse allegations made by their daughter, leaving fans to wonder if reconciliation is possible for the once-famous reality TV family. For now, Brooke seems committed to protecting her mental health and new family by maintaining distance from her parents.