Hulk Hogan’s burial plans spark family debate over final outfit as fans say ‘he deserves a state funeral’

CLEARWATER BEACH, FLORIDA: A bizarre battle is brewing over how wrestling legend Hulk Hogan will be laid to rest, following his death from cardiac arrest on Thursday, July 24, at his home.

Known for once declaring he wanted to "go out in my boots, brother," Hogan’s final outfit has sparked a heated debate among his family - should the icon be buried in a traditional suit or in the spandex and bandana that made him a global sensation?

Emergency crews responded to a 9:51 am 911 call, and the WWE Hall of Famer was taken to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Hulk Hogan's funeral plans spark controversy among his family

The funeral plans for Hulk Hogan sparked controversy almost immediately after news of his death surfaced. Sources close to the family revealed that Hogan’s inner circle now finds itself sharply divided over how to best honor the wrestling icon’s larger-than-life persona.

Some close to the family believe he should be laid to rest in a traditional black suit, aligning with the solemnity of a formal ceremony. Others strongly oppose the idea, arguing that dressing him in anything other than his iconic spandex and bandana would betray the bold image that defined his career and captivated millions of fans.

“There’s no world where Terry would have chosen to wear a boring suit into the after life,” said one unnamed family friend. “He lived and died as Hulk Hogan, and he should be buried that way.”

The dispute extends to Hogan’s children, Brooke, 36, and Nick, 34, as per RadarOnline. According to a source familiar with conversations between them and longtime manager Linda Bose, the siblings disagree on how to proceed.

Brooke reportedly favors a more traditional ceremony, one that reflects the dignity of a national figure. In contrast, Nick believes their father would have wanted to make his final exit in his signature ring gear, just as he had entered the wrestling world decades ago.

Notably, Hulk Hogan’s personal life has seen several chapters. He married his first wife, Linda Hogan, in 1983, and the couple had two children together, Brooke and Nick, before ending their marriage in 2009. He later tied the knot with Jennifer McDaniel, but that relationship ended in divorce in 2021. In 2023, Hogan walked down the aisle for a third time, marrying Sky Daily.

Hulk Hogan's fans are making bizarre demands about his burial

Fans have taken to social media in a frenzy, adding fuel to the already heated debate surrounding Hulk Hogan’s funeral.

On X, users flooded the platform with bold and sometimes bizarre demands. One fan declared, “Hopefully, Donald Trump affords Hulk Hogan a state funeral and a parade. He was the man most representative of America.”

Another echoed the sentiment, writing, “A real PATRIOT like Hulk Hogan deserves a state funeral and a gold coffin."

Some users suggested Hogan should be buried at the White House or given a grand, nationally televised service similar to the 2017 funeral of French rock icon Johnny Hallyday.

One post read, “Will Hulk Hogan get a funeral at the White House? After all, he was a big backer of Trump last year. Yes, it can get even more trashy.”

Another user made a direct appeal to Trump: “Mr. President, please give Hulk Hogan a state funeral. We must honor our legends in the same way the radical left honored disgraced criminal George Floyd!"

One commenter suggested, "The American people demand a state funeral for Hulk Hogan. A military parade with rows of tanks, blond cheerleaders dancing to rock music. Make it real @POTUS."

Another X user wrote, "George Floyd got a state funeral with a golden casket. They should dig him up, burn his remains and give that casket to The Hulkster who actually deserves a state funeral."

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