Brooke Hogan began her emotional speech not with conflict, but with the deep bond she shared with her father. "My father's blood runs through my veins," she said. "His eyes shone through my children, and our bond was never broken, even in his final moments." The statement painted a picture of a relationship that went beyond the public eye. Brooke reminisced about intimate moments, revealing a side of Hulk Hogan that few ever witnessed. “I will miss watching him build my dream Barbie houses, our jet ski rides, laughing until we cried when no one got the joke,” she recalled. These memories highlight the warmth and love that underpinned their relationship, something that is often overlooked in the way the media portrays it.
In her heartfelt message, Brooke addressed the estrangement that has fueled years of speculation. “We never had a big fight,” she explained. “My dad and I never had a fight. It was just a series of private phone calls that no one could hear, know, or understand.” This statement challenges the narrative of a dire outcome, highlighting the complexity of their relationship. Brooke described a sudden shift that left her feeling estranged from her father. “All of a sudden, he didn’t want me to come to the clinic anymore,” she said, alluding to a change that was both painful and confusing. This “disturbance” that emerged between them seemed to come after moments of vulnerability, leaving Brooke struggling with the emotional toll of their burgeoning relationship.
During this time, Brooke faced her own challenges, including a complicated cesarean section with twins. “For the past two years, I’ve had to take a break to protect my heart,” she shared. The decision wasn’t easy, as she struggled to mend her relationship with her father amid personal struggles. Despite the distance, Brooke’s husband tried to bridge the gap between them. After Hulk Hogan’s death, she discovered text messages revealing her attempts to reconnect, further complicating her feelings of loss and regret.