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Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, known for his iconic red and gold outfits and his time as Hollywood Hogan, is a familiar face for many. He earned acclaim as the most famous wrestler in the 1980s. However, even the greatest wrestlers face challenges once their glory days are over. 

In a recent chat with podcast host Chris Van Vliet, the two-time WWE Hall of Famer shed light on the difficulties wrestlers encounter after leaving the squared circle.

Hogan’s candid words on the challenges of life after the ring

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Hogan spoke candidly about how the world of WWE and professional wrestling can sometimes push individuals toward self-destructive behaviors. He admitted that the adrenaline rush and reactions they invoke during wrestling matches can become highly addictive. This makes it hard for wrestlers to transition to a normal life once they step out of the ring.

He shared, “You know when I go home I’m… I don’t want to self-destruct you know. I don’t want to say oh my gosh I can’t live if I don’t hear the crowd, or if I don’t have the money or I don’t have the angulation or that…. that fix you know every night going in the ring and, hearing that craziness which.. that’s hard to come off of. That’s the hardest part to get that every night and then not to have it anymore.”

Hogan also revealed how he’s found his own way to cope with the post-wrestling turbulence. He maintains a personal gym in his house, which he uses to channel his energy and maintain his focus. He said, “Yeah, there that’s why I got a gym in my house because that turbulence sometimes will build up about 10:30 to 11:00 to where I feel like I could go out and be an Axe Murderer. And I go down and I just train myself so hard I’m… I wear myself out you know it’s just weird how you get inundated with that business. Yeah, so you got to find ways to work… work around it.”

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Hogan’s insights highlight the challenges that many wrestlers face when they step away from the ring. The addiction to the thrill and the invigorating lifestyle can be a difficult “fix” to overcome. Nevertheless, he didn’t give up, and one recent ‘fix’ for this was exchanging vows for the third time with his fiancée!

WWE legend ties the knot for the third time with 45-year-old Sky Daily

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, also known as Terry Gene Bollea, exchanged vows with his fiancée, Sky Daily, in a private ceremony in Florida, according to TMZ. Hogan, who is 70 years old, and Sky Daily, a 45-year-old yoga instructor and accountant, got engaged in July. The wedding was an intimate affair attended only by close family and friends, although his daughter, Brooke, was notably absent.

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In photos from the event, Hulk Hogan wore a simple black tuxedo with his signature head bandana. Daily donned a glittery white strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and a lace train. The WWE icon had proposed to Daily with a ‘six-carat’ diamond engagement ring.

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Hogan’s marriage to Daily marks his third journey down the aisle, following his divorce from his second wife, Jennifer McDaniel, about a year ago. The couple made their first public appearance together at a concert by American singer Bret Michaels on February 26, 2022, and they’ve since openly shared their relationship on social media.

Nevertheless, what do you make of Hogan’s claims about the difficulties pro wrestlers face after they wind down their careers? Let us know in the comments section below.