Hulk Hogan Facts: Wrestler, Actor, Dad & Icon

Published on February 25, 2018
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Laila Ali Saved Him From Suicide

In 2007, Hulk Hogan was going through a very rough patch. His wife was destroying him in the media game and his son was in jail. He took a phone call from Laila Ali who learned that he was drinking rum, chewing on Xanax and holding a pistol to his head. She managed to calm him down and instilled hope in him. He attributes his decision to continue living to Laila Ali.

Laila Ali Saved Him From Suicide

Laila Ali Saved Him From Suicide

He Almost Played For The Yankees

Rumors were flying that Hogan was the best amateur pitcher in Florida, and this seemed quite true when the big teams tried to draft him. Both the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees scouted him, but it all came to an end when the massive Hulk got injured.

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He Almost Played For The Yankees

He Almost Played For The Yankees