Ric Flairs explosive claims about Hulk Hogans death lit up the wrestling world, but now Bubba the Love Sponge is giving fans the rawand heartbreakingtruth behind the legends final days.
On his podcast, Bubba didnt hold back while explaining how Hogan managed to survive in the hospital but not at home.
Bubba says Hogans pain was so intense that only hospital-level care could keep him stable. Once he was discharged, things spiraled.
And when prescriptions ran dry, Bubba says Hogan was left with no safe path forward.
He dove deep into how hard its become for patients to get legal pain medication, especially opioids.
According to Bubba, Hogan was left with no legal optionsand thats when things got dangerous, saying, So you gotta go get it from Guido.
But when youre buying from Guido, youre not just getting pain reliefyoure gambling with your life.
Bubba stressed the difference between grabbing Vicodin at a CVS versus getting sketchy pills off the street.
All of this comes after Ric Flairs now-walked-back comment that street drugs killed Hulk Hogan. Flair later clarified, saying:
But Bubbas detailed account shows this wasnt just about reckless behaviorit was about a man in pain, desperate for comfort, stuck in a system that left him with few options.
Whether youre a wrestling fan or not, Hogans story is sparking real conversations about chronic pain, prescription crackdowns, and how people slip through the cracks when care ends at the hospital doors.
How do you feel about Bubbas detailed breakdown? Should there be safer pain management options for people after discharge? Sound off in the commentswe want to hear from you.
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