Hulk Hogan Reveals He Considered Suicide in ‘Rock Bottom’ Moment After Divorcing Ex-Wife Linda

Hulk Hogan reveals in a new documentary that he once considered suicide amid his bitter divorce with ex-wife Linda Hogan

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• The late pro wrestling star says one night he found himself "sitting in front of my bathroom with a gun in my mouth and not knowing what I was doing"

• The Netflix documentary about Hogan's life begins streaming Wednesday, April 22, and includes his final interview before his July 2025 death

In a new documentary aboutHulk Hogan, which includes the late professional wrestler’s final interview before his death last year, the longtime WWE star reveals he once considered suicide while his marriage toLinda Hoganfell apart.

Hogan, whodied from a heart attackin July 2025 at the age of 71, tells producers that he once put “a gun in my mouth” after drinking alcohol and taking pills during one distraught episode in the build up to his and Linda’s 2009 divorce.

The embattled pro wrestling icon makes the emotional revelation near the end of a new four-part Netflix documentary,Hulk Hogan: Real American, about his life and career. The documentary begins streaming Wednesday, April 22.

A large chunk of the documentary centers on Hogan’s family life, including his 26-year marriage to Linda, now 66, who he married in 1983. The couple shared two children: daughterBrooke Hogan, now 37, and sonNick Hogan, 35.

Hogan says in the documentary that his and Linda’s marriage began to fall apart around the time he pitched his family on starring inHogan Knows Best, the VH1 reality show about his family life outside the ring. The 12-time world champion explains that he hoped filming the reality show would give him and Linda something “in common” to work towards, hoping to bring them closer. However, he explains, they grew further apart — ultimately leading to a bitter and highly publicized divorce.

The pro wrestling star explains the fallout from their broken marriage left him considering suicide one night.

“I went home and I started drinking and you know started eating pills, and I just went down this rabbit hole for a couple days and the next thing I know, I'm sitting in front of my bathroom with a gun in my mouth and not knowing what I was doing,” Hogan says in the doc.

He continues: "I hit rock bottom. I gave Linda 70% of everything because I just didn’t want to ever talk to her again, be with her, I never wanted to see her again. So, I gave her everything to get rid of her and after the divorce I had no money. I was broke, and so TNA [Total Nonstop Action Wrestling] saved me.”

The longtime WWE and WCW star joined the upstart TNA pro wrestling promotion in late 2009, shortly after his and Linda’s divorce was finalized. He joined former WCW head executive and longtime friend Eric Bischoff on the program.

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“He was down and he was hurting,” Bischoff says about Hogan at the time. “He was in the darkest most devastating part of his life.”

In the documentary, Hogan expresses regret for how the final 20 years of his life played out, from the decision to pitch his family on doing a reality show to a number of scandals that bruised his legacy — including a leaked 2007 sex tape and later, an audio clip of him using the N-word, which was publicized in 2015 and led to the WWE firing him and beginning to erase his records and history with the company.

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When asked by Netflix producers when he was happiest, Hogan says he often thinks back to the early years of his marriage with Linda, when their kids were still young.

Linda, who is also heavily featured in the documentary, expresses her own regret for how her marriage with Hogan played out, saying she still “had love for him” even after their divorce.

“I still care about him the same, it doesn’t go away,” Linda says about her late ex-husband. “I wish things would’ve turned out differently for us. But then when he got sick, I realized that my love never faded for him. I still had love for him. I really do. I still love him.”

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Hulk Hogan: Real Americanis now streaming on Netflix.

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CNN correspondent says goodbye after 2 decades with the network

Longtime CNN correspondent Stephanie Elam is leaving the network after two decades of covering news for the broadcast giant.

Elam, 52, officially announced her departure in an April 18statement shared by Variety.

"For more than 20 years I’ve been in the CNN orbit developing and delivering news stories on everything from the environment and entertainment to business and breaking news of all kinds," she said. "I’m so proud of my CNN career. Live or taped, writing packages or doing a show-and-tell, I’ve done it all — and having a front row seat to document history has been a gift."

She did not share any further information about her future plans.

Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon has been arrested on Jan. 29, 2026, days after being present at a protest inside a Minneapolis Church. Don Lemon (left) speaks with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), following a press conference alongside alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 3, 2025.

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Former CNN Anchor Don Lemon hasbeen arrestedon Jan. 29, 2026, days after being present at a protest inside a Minneapolis Church. Don Lemon (left) speaks with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), following a press conference alongside alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on September 3, 2025.

Stephanie Elam's time with CNN

Elam began her career with CNN as a freelance anchor/reporter out of New York City in 2005, according to herpublic LinkedIn page, before becoming a business correspondent in 2007. She briefly left the network from 2011 to 2012 to work at KNBC, an NBC station based in Los Angeles, before returning to CNN in March 2013, still based in LA.

During her time at CNN, Elam covered a huge range of topics, according to her LinkedIn, from COVID-19, market crashes, tornadoes and volcanic eruptions to the Emmys, red carpet interviews and the deaths and lives of celebrities like Michael Jackson and Prince.

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Colleagues and CNN speak on Stephanie Elam's departure

In anInstagram post from April 18, co-host and friend Sara Sidner spoke highly of Elam in a clip, saying, "thank you for being my friend, for helping me through cancer and being a sister, really...CNN brought us together, but ain't nothing gonna tear us apart. Thank you for all your hard work."

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"You're not getting rid of me, I love you," Elam responded. "I love you guys...everyone there, I love you guys, and it's been a joy working with you all."

Another CNN colleague, Oscar Jimenez, commented on the post saying, "We’re losing a real one! Loved this moment on air. 🙏🏾"

In a statementshared with Variety, CNN said it was "grateful for her many contributions."

"Stephanie brought clarity, credibility, and heart to every story she touched over her two decades at CNN," the network told Variety. "Her versatility and natural ability to connect with audiences made her a trusted voice and a valued colleague."

Where Stephanie Elam got her start

Elam's career began at Dow Jones Newswires in 1995, where she served as a copy editor before moving to BridgeNews and reporting on corporate finances for PBS’s "Nightly Business Report," according to her LinkedIn.

She went on to anchor shows "Market on the Close" and "First Business" for Webfn, reporting on the stock market and business, eventually moving to Black Enterprise Magazine to co-anchor the "Black Enterprise Report," a nationally syndicated show about business, career and financial education.

She graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor's in broadcast journalism, her LinkedIn also shows.

Stephanie Elam's departure comes after another CNN personality's exit

Elam is the second CNN personality to depart the network in recent months. "Early Start" hostRahel Solomon announced her exit on-air in March, saying simply, "I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN. More to come on what's next for me...But I'm really excited about this next chapter."

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Iconic ’70s Rock Band Shares Exclusive Photos Amid 2026 Tour

A legendarymusicpowerhouse from the 1970s is giving the public a glimpse of their journey as Foreigner shares exclusive snaps from the past.

Ahead of their highly anticipated 2026 tour, the British American rock band takes fans on a trip down memory lane by offering a nostalgic look into their earlier career.

In an Instagram post, the band, consisting of the original lineup led by frontman Lou Gramm, guitarist Mick Jones, bassist Ed Gagliardi and Rick Wills, drummer Dennis Elliott, keyboardist Al Greenwood and multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald, posted never-before-seen photos taken by a photographer who is known primarily for his stunning shots of rock musicians.

“We're back with more exclusive images from the Neal Preston archive! This week, we're sharing more iconic shots of the band in action from back in the day. With @lougrammgram joining the band for the next few shows, it felt like the perfect time to highlight some photos of him! To access more photos from the Neal Preston collection, visit our fan club at by clicking the link in our bio,” the caption reads.

Among the photos are moments that capture the unique chemistry and electric energy of Gramm and Jones on stage, while another snap highlights the frontman’s charm as he commanded the crowd with his timeless hits.

The comment section instantly lit up with excitement and nostalgia as fans reminisced about the band’s golden years.

“Awesome time the 70s and 80s with the best music ever,” one wrote.

“Beautiful shots! I love the last photo, the black and white photo of Lou!” another added.

A follower also remarked, saying, “Back in time.”

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With thesuccessof their decades-long career, Foreigner has released a string of notable tracks that are considered timeless to this day. This includes “Waiting For a Girl Like You” and the power ballad "I Want to Know What Love Is,” which became No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

After five decades, the band is still going strong, which prompted Jones to express his pride,gratitudeand amazement at the band’s long-lasting success.

“Fifty years is a long time,” he said, as cited byBillboard, adding “and I am certainly proud of the fact. I did not have any idea that Foreigner would have such a long life…. The life expectations of band was pretty low when we started. So what’s happened has been unbelievable, really.”

To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band is booked and busy for a string of shows for theirglobal tour.

Starting the tour is the North American leg, which kicked off on March 25 in Idaho, followed by a three-night run in Washington, before moving to Florida this April.

While it covers major cities like Charlotte, Bristow, Detroit and Toronto among others, the North American leg will conclude in November in Reno, Nevada.

In between the tour, the band will head overseas for a European run in July with stops in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria.

Related: 1975 Hit Ranked Among Best ‘Soft Rock Songs’ of All Time Became a Timeless Classic

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How a Serial Killer’s Case Could Provide Nancy Guthrie Breakthrough

CeCe Moore, a genealogist, says that a technique used to catch Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann could come in handy amid the search forNancy Guthrieafter her February 1 disappearance.

Moore appeared onBrian Entin Investigatesafter it was confirmed by the FBI that they were analyzingDNA evidencefound at Guthrie’s home “over two months ago.” Theevidence, which is reported to be a hair sample, was initially sent to a lab in Florida and is now in the hands of the FBI for more testing.

Specific details about theDNA samplehave not been confirmed, but Moore theorizes that it is a rootless piece of hair, noting that if it had a root, the analysis would be complete already.

“I’ve been really hoping that maybe they had some hair to work with,” Moore admits. “Because of the more recent advancements in the field, hair actually can make the case solvable. So I’m really excited.”

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In the Heuermann case, a judge ruled that “cutting-edge advanced DNA testing” was allowed in trial, but the serial killer ended up pleading guilty, perCBS News. “While relatively new… the principles used are accepted as reliable in the scientific community,” the judge noted.

However, Moore also points out that the hair sample from Guthrie’s home may not even belong to a suspect, so even if an identification is made via the analysis, it may not lead to the person who abductedSavannah Guthrie‘s mother. In the Heuermann case, the serial killer’s hair was found on “six of the seven victims,” but some samples were also traced back to his wife and daughter, who were not accused of being involved in his crimes.

Heuermann pleaded guilty for his crimes, which took place between 1993 and 2010, on April 8. He will receive his prison sentence in June.

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'From' fans, the horror continues. How to watch Season 4

"From"fans may finally get insight into the motives of the Man in Yellow.

The hit sci-fi series, starring Harold Perrineau, is returning to MGM+ this weekend. "From" is centered around his character, Sheriff Boyd Stevens, who tries to help his family and others escape a town plagued by vicious monsters that attack the residents at night.

In their efforts to be freed, some characters learn that their connection to the dreary town is deeper than they could have ever imagined. According to MGM+, Season 4 "will open doors that some in town will end up wishing remained closed."

Here's how to watch the new season of "From."

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Bestselling author Stephen King, shown in a 1970 file photo.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Stephen King hops onto his Harley-Davidson to leave Nashville, one of 10 stops on his 4,300-mile tour to promote his book, "Insomnia" and independent bookstores.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Stephen King, author, photographed at the Little League baseball stadium he built in 1998.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Stephen King is greeted by actor Michael Clarke Duncan at the premiere of the film "The Green Mile" in 1999.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Stephen King arrives for the Los Angeles premiere of the film "The Manchurian Candidate" in 2004.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Stephen King and Amy Tan appear together at the 2002 New Yorker Festival.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Stephen King and actor Donnie Wahlberg greet each other at the premiere of Dreamcatcher and the afterparty in 2003.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> J.K. Rowling and Stephen King attend a news conference for "An Evening With Harry, Carrie and Garp," a reading with Rowling, King and John Irving in 2006.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Stephen King poses for a portrait in 2008 for his new novel, "Duma Key," which borrows from his own life as it follows a man surviving a life-threatening accident. In 1999, King survived a hit by a drunk driver.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Stephen King in 2011 at the 6th Floor Museum near the location where Lee Harvey Oswald fired fatal shots at John F. Kennedy. King's novel "11/22/63" is about a man who goes back in time hoping to stop the assassination.

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Stephen King arrives for a press conference for his new book "Doctor Sleep" in 2013.

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'From':Will there be a Season 4 of MGM+'s hit horror series? Here's what to know.

When does 'From' Season 4 premiere?

"From" Season 4 premieres on MGM+ on Sunday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Watch 'From' Season 4 Trailer

'From' Season 4 cast

• Harold Perrineau as Boyd

• Elizabeth Saunders as Donna

• Catalina Sandino Moreno as Tabitha

• Eion Bailey as Jim

• Hannah Cheramy as Julie

• Simon Webster as Ethan

• Ricky He as Kenny

• Chloe Van Landschoot as Kristi

• Corteon Moore as Ellis

• Pegah Ghafoori as Fatima

• David Alpay as Jade

• Avery Konrad as Sara

• Scott McCord as Victor

• Nathan D. Simmons as Elgin

• Kaelen Ohm as Mari

• Angela Moore as Bakta

• A.J. Simmons as Randall

• Julia Doyle as Sophia

• Robert Joy as Henry

• Samantha Brown as Acosta

Has 'From' been renewed for Season 5?

Yes. Ahead of Season 4, MGM+ announced that the show has been greenlit for a fifth and final season. It's set to premiere in 2027.

According to creator John Griffin, director Jack Bender, and showrunner Jeff Pinkner, this means fans will " get the chance to see our story to its conclusion. Which means questions will be answered. Answers will be questioned," they said in a April 15 online news release.

Their statement continued, "And there will surely be a cascade of tears and terrors in-between. We are thankful for the support of our friends and partners at MGM+. And we are grateful beyond measure for the mad passion of our entire FROMily."

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.

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