Hulk Hogan deathbed rumors: Is the WWE icon fighting for his life?
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is recovering after treatment for chronic pain, debunking viral deathbed claims from radio host.
There was a lot of concern online this week after rumors began to spread that pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan was on his deathbed. The rumors started on a local radio broadcast, and it resulted in panic among fans online. However, sources now claim they were false rumors.
As first reported by TMZ Sports, Hogan was hospitalized receiving ongoing treatment for his back and neck - injuries caused by years in the wrestling business. A spokesperson for the 70-year-old WWE Hall of Famer said that Hogan's condition is stable, and he is already walking around and in good spirits.
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Where did the rumors come from?
Hogan speculation took hold after Bubba the Love Sponge, a Florida radio guy, made an ambiguous on-air comment that suggested the wrestler's health has gone downhill seriously. In the flavored comments, Bubba suggested that Hogan's inner circle was making preparations for the worst possible outcome and it sparked great concern among fans online.
The statements made were vague and did not include any specifics or sources on the air, but Bubba's emotional tone could easily be construed as sinister. Once people began sharing and tweeting, the vague information spread through social media so quickly that users posted about the fans presuming the worst possible scenario without verifying anything — and that just caused even more misinformation to spread before the fire was put out.
Radio host Bubba the Love Sponge said Hulk Hogan's family members were being called to say goodbye to the wrestler. Photo: eWrestling
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Hogan continues recovery after decades of wear
Hogan has had various procedures done over the years because of the punishment his body has taken through wrestling, including his most recent surgery done this past May, which was done to relieve actual chronic pain. While his past injuries have put him in very serious situations, he is recovering as expected, according to sources.
While the scary rumors have been dismissed, Hogan's health will always be of interest. His team thinks that fans should look for legitimate updates. Until then, fans can stop reading about what bloggers are saying online, and remember that the pro wrestling icon remains healthy throughout his recovery。
