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Before My Head Explodes with Vince Russo

The Unspoken Truth About Hulk Hogan's Death: Bubba the Love Sponge & Vince Russo Reveal All | Coach & Bro Live August 21st, 2025

21 Aug 2025

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Full Podcast Summary / Show Notes (Timestamped): 00:00:22 – Introduction & Wrestling Headlines The Coach kicks off the show with Vince Russo, teasing their high-profile guest, Bubba the Love Sponge, and setting the stage for an in-depth discussion about Hulk Hogan’s final days. They also dive into WWE’s shifting media deals with ESPN and Peacock, discussing the impact and confusion for fans (00:01:32). 00:10:00 – WWE & Sports Streaming Shakeup Coach and Vince analyze the business side of pro wrestling as WWE events move to ESPN and Peacock, how pay-per-view models are evolving, and challenges for fans to keep up with all the content (00:12:21). 00:17:42 – Bubba the Love Sponge Joins: What Really Happened to Hulk Hogan? Bubba shares explosive allegations regarding Hulk Hogan’s death, pointing blame at Eric Bischoff and Hogan’s business handlers for pushing Hogan too hard post-surgery. Bubba details confidential information he received and his crusade for answers, challenging the official cause of Hogan’s death and pointing to the lack of autopsy and unseen toxicology reports (00:18:00). 00:25:55 – Overdose Theories & Medical Controversies The discussion takes a deep dive into Hogan’s health decline, over-prescription concerns, possible overdose, and the role of controversial physician Dr. Fitzgerald. Bubba outlines medical examiner irregularities, police secrecy, and the administration of Narcan to Hogan (00:25:55). 00:32:31 – The Fight for Answers & Family Drama Vince Russo probes further: Was there a funeral? Where is Hogan’s body? Bubba reveals Brooke Hogan’s shock and public calls for an investigation, explains the legal control held by Hogan’s recent ex-wife Sky, and explores the Scientology angle and possible coverup (00:33:20). 00:37:10 – Bubba’s Relationship With Hogan & Why He Won’t Let Go Addressing skeptics, Bubba explains his estrangement from Hogan, the heartbreak of their falling out, his drive to uncover the truth, and why he feels responsible to wrestling fans and Hogan’s family (00:37:10). 00:45:13 – Regrets, Sex Tape Fallout & Brooke Hogan’s On-Air Call Bubba recounts the personal and professional losses he suffered after the infamous Hogan sex tape scandal, and shares the emotional story of Brooke Hogan unexpectedly calling into his show to clear Bubba’s name and reveal Hulk’s secret absolution (00:45:13). 00:52:33 – Was Hulk Hogan a Racist? Coach directly asks Bubba about Hogan’s character, addressing the “N-word” controversy and the difference between the man and the media persona. Bubba asserts that Hogan was not a racist but mishandled public apologies and crisis control (00:52:33). 00:54:08 – Defining Hulk Hogan's Legacy Bubba and Vince discuss the complicated legacy of Hulk Hogan, ultimately crediting his unmatched contributions to the wrestling industry despite his personal missteps (00:54:08). 01:00:00+ – Bonus: Behind-the-Scenes Wrestling Talk (YouTube Exclusive) Stadium broadcast ends, but Bubba and Vince continue off-air with candid stories about Eric Bischoff, TNA drama, creative control in wrestling, and untold ribbing and heat, including wild tales with The Undertaker, Kevin Nash, and more (01:00:00). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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