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4:58 PM PT -- Linda Hogan reached out to TMZ to clarify her earlier comments ... she now tells us her ex-husband Hulk Hogan wouldn't have been a supporter of California Gov. Gavin Newsom ... 'cause the fam never went along with liberal policies. As far as she's concerned ... no one likes Gavin! So, the meme was lame -- and only worked to confuse some fans.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to beat Trump at his own game as far as ridiculous A.I. memes go ... but his latest post featuring Hulk Hogan was just too painfully stupid, the WWE legend's ex-wife tells TMZ.

Here's the deal ... on Sunday morning, Newsom threw X into chaos with an A.I.-generated image featuring Kid Rock, Tucker Carlson, and Hulk -- sprouting angel wings and a halo -- blessing him under the caption "so nice." Obviously, the meme was meant to rile up Trump and his supporters, since they've shared similar memes in the past in sincere support of the president.

Linda Hogan tells TMZ … For anyone confused about the troll game Newsom is playing with his Trump-esque posts, Hulk couldn’t stand Newsom, and was as far from liberal as you can get.

Hulk Hogan fans will be introduced to never-before-seen footage of the late WWE legend at the massive New York City Slam Sports Bar he began creating before his sudden death earlier this month -- and so much more.

TMZ caught up with his business partner -- President & CEO of American Sports Bar Entertainment Rich Rosen -- who spilled all the deets on the upcoming bar ... and Hulkamania will certainly be running wild in this unique restaurant experience!

But back to the sentimental part -- Rich tells TMZ there will be exclusive video of Hulk walking through the spacious 9,000 square-foot entertainment and dining space, giving his thoughts on it and fondly remembering the rise of his career inside Madison Square Garden -- which is directly across the street and is where Hulk built his icon status.

Former WWE Superstar and two-time RAW Tag Team Champion Matt Riddle is raking in serious cash outside the ring -- thanks to a side hustle that's turning plenty of heads.

Riddle joined the latest episode of TMZ’s "Inside The Ring" podcast and revealed his OnlyFans account is doing "a lot" for his bank account, crediting much of the success to gay men who watch wrestling and find him "extremely attractive."

He says he keeps it pretty tame -- nothing "too crazy" -- usually just rocking a Speedo and doing workouts on camera ... but the results have been a huge financial win.

WWE royalty Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are no jesters when it comes to their fitness ... 'cause they put their bodies on display during their vacation in Greece -- and they look incredible!!

The promotion's current COO and former CEO were spotted getting in some family time on a boat around Mykonos this week ... with the married couple bringing their kids along for the fun!!

Not only did they soak in all the sights, they also absorbed as many rays as their bods could handle before jumping in the water as a group to cool off.

John Cena is reflecting on his momentous 20-year career in the WWE ... as he reveals his body is telling him it's time to move on.

Check out the clip -- the actor and professional wrestler appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Wednesday and told the late night host he needs to retire so younger hopefuls can get their chance to shine just as he did back in the day.

John -- who admitted his body is yelling at him to hang it up -- explained to Jimmy he isn't trying to dwell on the past during his farewell tour. Instead, he says he's keeping his "feet on the ground" and soaking it all up as he moves into the 11 final matches of his ongoing tour.

Brooke Hogan’s feeling the weight of losing her dad, Hulk -- spotted out with family in Orlando, and you can see the heartbreak written all over her face.

As you can see, Brooke kept it low-key on a Tuesday stroll in Orlando -- but the grief snuck up, and tears followed.

We're told Brooke got emotional seeing the sunset ... it reminded her of her father, and she was telling her husband how much Hulk would have loved it.

Sylvester Stallone says Hulk Hogan knew he was destined to take over the world as the face of wrestling ... and things really clicked for him once he starred in "Rocky III."

In "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan," Sly looks back on a young Hulk who was just finding his footing in Hollywood way back in 1982 when they started filming the franchise's third installment.

Sly says from the jump, he could tell Hulk had a certain glow and a light to him ... or as Stallone says, "Certain people just have it."

Hulk Hogan's life and legacy are complex ... he did lots of great things on his way to the top, but he made lots of mistakes along the way -- including using racial slurs that hurt fans and friends alike.

Hulk once admitted he was a racist and later walked back those comments ... and we look back on the consequences of his well-documented instances of racism in "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan."

Hogan was fired from the WWE in 2015 after a sex tape emerged of him using a racist slur in 2007 to describe one of daughter Brooke Hogan's exes.

Hulk Hogan's Florida bar honored him on his birthday by throwing an all-day rager ... and the festivities got so large, even Nick -- the WWE legend's son -- popped by!

TMZ Sports is told ... Hogan's Hangout in Clearwater threw a 7 AM to 2 AM party on Monday on what would have been the wrestling icon's 72nd cake day, and droves of Hulkamaniacs showed up to pay their respects.

People clad in red and yellow attire cruised through the doors throughout the afternoon ... and at around 8 PM, Nick stopped in to lead karaoke.

Hulk Hogan pioneered professional wrestling and became a huge icon, but tragedies and self-inflicted wounds complicate his legacy ... and we talk with some of his closest friends, including former WWE honcho Vince McMahon, to examine how he forever changed pop culture.

We dive deep into Hulk's life in "TMZ Presents: The Real Hulk Hogan" ... looking back on how Hulk conquered the world. For all Hulk's massive wins, there were massive mistakes ... often involving his own family -- and we go there too.

Our documentary begins with the moment Babcock got word Hulk had died ... and you see our newsroom whip into action as we break the news of his death.

The wrestling world was left mourning in July 2025 when we reported former WWE Champion Hulk Hogan died at the age of 71.

Even more affected than his fans was the legendary wrestler's extended family, including his wife Sky Daily -- and two ex-wives, Linda Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel.

We're going to look back at the marital history of the late professional wrestler and see what happened in his personal life over the course of each of his marriages.

The first of the former WWE Champion's three marriages was to Linda ... the couple tied the knot in 1983.

Hulk and Linda started a family with the birth of their daughter Brooke in 1988, and they welcomed son Nick two years later.

The Hogan family's personal life became the subject of intense media attention with the premiere of the reality show "Hogan Knows Best" in 2005, and the show ran for four seasons, with the series finale airing in 2007.

The thing is, Hulk and Linda's marriage didn't last for long after the show ended, as Linda filed for divorce in 2007 ... and the pair's union was officially dissolved two years later.

The wrestler moved on shortly after the end of his marriage to Linda, and he began dating Jennifer McDaniel in 2008, according to E! News.

Hulk and McDaniel eventually decided to make things official, and they got married in a ceremony in Clearwater, Florida, in 2010.

The pair were together for 11 more years before the New World Order wrestler filed for divorce in 2021, the year their marriage was dissolved -- and he had to throw in a new car for McDaniel as part of their settlement.

Hulk didn't make an announcement about his divorce until February 2022 -- at which point he already had a new girlfriend.

So, it turns out that new girlfriend was Sky Daily, a mom-of-three who was working as a yoga instructor when she met Hogan.

We revealed the pair got engaged in July 2023 after the wrestler popped the question at a restaurant in Tampa, Florida, and they tied the knot that September.

The pair remained together until Hulk's death two years later ... she shared an emotional message on her Instagram account to let fans know she believed he would have "more time," despite going through health issues.

Linda Hogan is putting her family drama to the side to honor her late ex-husband on Monday ... sharing an emotional tribute to Hulk on what would have been his 72nd birthday.

Linda -- who was married to the wrestling icon for 26 years -- posted the message alongside a throwback picture from their early dating days ... showing them sharing an embrace as they posed for the camera.

"Me and Hulkster .. 1981 Happy Birthday Terry .. I love and miss you so much ..," Linda said.

Alexa Bliss is a champ in the ring -- both for her wrestling performance and for how she looks in the outfits, too.

The WWE star turned 34 on Saturday ... and, we've put together all of her heavyweight hot shots from inside and outside the ring.

Bliss knows how to excite a crowd ... hopping up on the ropes and bending over to give everyone a look at her tight spandex shorts.

Pro wrestling’s self-proclaimed "Indy God" Matt Cardona is picking a new kind of fight – one with Grand Tank Auto ... and paperwork!

The Deathmatch King joined the premiere episode of TMZ’s "Inside The Ring" to discuss his growing empire in life after WWE -- including a growing toy line that now features MLB stars ... and told us his longstanding feud ends this month in a one-on-one match with the new self-proclaimed "Indy God," Shotzi Blackheart, at GCW’s Homecoming episode August 23rd in Dallas.

At the center of this feud -- the copyright ownership of the title "Indy God." Cardona told us he outright owns the copyright of the moniker, and he wishes to protect that for any incoming wrestlers entering the Indie scene.

Hulk Hogan's wife -- not his daughter -- is the only one who can make the decision on an autopsy for the WWE legend, TMZ Sports is told.

The District Six Medical Examiner in Largo, Fla., said on Friday that despite Brooke Hogan's wishes for a probe into her father's body ... it'll ultimately be Sky Daily's choice.

For now, the official said, they have been given no indication Sky is seeking a report.

Brooke Hogan's glad her father was there to walk her down the aisle before he tragically passed ... even though it was for a fake wrestling event.

Hulk Hogan's daughter posted a clip from TNA Wrestling back in 2013 where she's all dolled up in a wedding gown ... and, her dad comes out in a tuxedo and black durag to walk her into the ring.

It was all part of a storyline in which Brooke and wrestler Bully Ray were romantically involved ... but, since Hulk didn't walk her down the aisle at her own wedding, Brooke says she's happy she at least has this to remember fondly.