The shocking death of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan (Terry Gene Bollea) continues to take unexpected turns. What was initially reported as a heart attack is now being called into question, with new allegations suggesting that medical malpractice may have played a role.
According to TMZ, police were called to Hogan’s Clearwater, Florida home on July 24, 2025, where an occupational therapist on scene reportedly told officers that a surgeon had “severed” Hogan’s phrenic nerve during a recent procedure. The phrenic nerve stimulates the diaphragm, which controls breathing. The therapist claimed that Hogan did not show traditional cardiac arrest symptoms, such as clutching of the chest, but instead “merely stopped breathing.”
Hogan’s widow, Sky Daily, confirmed to TMZ Sports that an autopsy was performed and his phrenic nerve had been compromised during surgery. She declined to share the full autopsy results but noted that Hogan’s body had not yet been cremated.
Meanwhile, Hogan’s daughter Brooke Hogan has gone public with her concerns, questioning the official ruling of a heart attack. She says medical professionals have encouraged her to obtain police bodycam footage and 911 recordings, which she believes may “change the narrative” around her father’s death.
The Clearwater Police Department has confirmed that the case remains under investigation. Key evidence, including video and medical records, is being withheld at this time due to the sensitive nature of the probe.
Hogan had undergone multiple major surgeries over the years, including a recent neck procedure in May 2025. His official death certificate listed the cause as acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), with leukemia and atrial fibrillation as contributing concerns. The new allegations raise troubling questions about whether surgical error, not natural causes, led to the wrestling legend’s passing.
As the investigation unfolds, Hogan’s family continues to push for transparency. Stay with Wrestleview for continuing coverage on this developing story.