The Complicated Friendship Between Hulk Hogan and Bubba: A Look Back
It was a friendship that was once strong, but ultimately strained by betrayal and scandal. Hulk Hogan, known to the world as Terry Bollea, and Bubba, whose real name is Todd Clem, were close friends until a shocking revelation in 2012 tore them apart.
It all started when Hogan appeared on The Howard Stern Show and dropped a bombshell – he admitted to sleeping with his friend Bubba’s wife, Heather Clem. At the time, Hogan claimed that he had Bubba’s blessing for the affair, but the damage was done.
Shortly after the scandal broke, a sex tape of Hogan and Heather Clem surfaced online, leading to speculation that Bubba may have been involved in leaking the footage. Hogan took legal action against his former friend, sparking a bitter feud between the two.
After a long and contentious legal battle, Bubba eventually settled with Hogan for $5,000 and issued a public apology. The rift between the two friends seemed irreparable, with trust and loyalty shattered.
Tragically, Hogan passed away at the age of 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest. In the wake of his death, Bubba expressed his sorrow and regret over the lost friendship.
In a statement, Bubba said, “As everyone knows, we had our issues, and those issues were mostly my fault. I loved him as a friend while he was with us, and will continue to love his memory as a friend going forward.”
He continued, “I’m saddened that I will never be able to tell him how sorry I am for the way I handled things that created the rift between us. I miss my friend and hope he rests in peace.”
