Brooke Hogan has made a surprising claim regarding her absence from the recent WWE television tributes for her late father, the iconic Hulk Hogan. In a new social media post, she revealed that she was not invited to the events that honored his life and career.
Her statement is a direct response to some fans on social media who had been criticizing her for not attending the tributes on Raw and SmackDown. Hulk Hogan passed away on July 24th at the age of 71.
“WWE Did Not Extend An Invite”
In a short but direct post on her Instagram account, Brooke Hogan addressed the criticism she has been receiving. She made it clear that her absence was not her choice.
“For those of you giving me crap for not attending my dad’s tributes, WWE did not extend an invite,” she wrote.
A Tale Of Two Tributes
This claim has added a layer of confusion to the situation, especially since Brooke’s brother, Nick Hogan, was in attendance for the tribute on the July 28th episode of Monday Night Raw in Detroit. Nick was shown on camera in the crowd and had posted a photo from backstage earlier in the day.
WWE held major tributes to Hulk Hogan on both of its flagship shows last week. The SmackDown tribute on July 25th featured a ten-bell salute and appearances from legends like Jimmy Hart. The Raw tribute continued the celebration in Detroit, a city with a deep connection to Hogan’s legacy as the site of WrestleMania III.
Brooke Hogan’s History With WWE
Brooke Hogan is no stranger to the WWE environment, which makes the lack of an invitation, if true, all the more puzzling. In the summer of 2006, she was a part of a major on-screen storyline with her father. The feud, against Randy Orton, saw Brooke become directly involved in the action.
She also performed her music on WWE programming and was a central figure in the Hogan Knows Best reality show, which often featured WWE events and personalities. Her history with the company makes her a recognizable part of the extended WWE family. Just days ago, she released a long, emotional statement about her love for her father, making her absence from the public memorials very noticeable to fans who have followed the family for years. WWE has not yet responded to her claim.
Brooke Hogan revealed on Instagram that WWE didn't invite her to Hulk Hogan's tributes. pic.twitter.com/8TqkmsZaAk
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