WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who passed away in July 2025 at the age of 71, left behind an estate worth nearly $5 million.
Court filings reveal that his son, Nick Hogan, was named the primary heir, inheriting assets including cryptocurrency, intellectual property, and rights to his father’s name and likeness.
Hogan’s widow, Sky Daily, is listed as the beneficiary for shared assets and property.
Notably, his daughter, Brooke, was intentionally excluded from the will—by her own request.
Assets in Detail
Nick Hogan’s filings outlined the scope of his father’s holdings.
The estate included about $200,000 in cryptocurrency, $799,000 in personal and intellectual property, and publicity rights valued around $4 million.
Hogan’s estate also listed the possibility of a medical malpractice lawsuit related to a neck surgery he underwent months before his death.
While significant, the documents made no clear mention of his $11 million Clearwater, Florida, estate, suggesting further legal proceedings may be required to determine its future.
Brooke’s Request for Removal
Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke was removed from the will in 2023.
According to her husband, she voluntarily asked to be excluded, in part to avoid disputes tied to the fortune and to distance herself from money that stemmed from her father’s infamous Gawker lawsuit.
Brooke later explained that her relationship with her father had become strained, not due to one major event but through years of difficult conversations and distance.
She said the decision was one of self-protection, though she emphasized her respect for her father.
Years of Family Struggles
The estate revelations follow decades of very public ups and downs between Hogan and his family.
The Gawker sex tape scandal in 2013 not only yielded Hogan a $31 million payout but also created lasting rifts within his family.
Brooke noted the settlement brought financial relief but was tied to “life-altering embarrassment” and painful commentary involving her.
These tensions underscored her decision to separate herself from her father’s fortune in his final years.
Sky Daily’s Position
Hogan’s widow, Sky Daily, is expected to inherit joint assets and property tied to their marriage.
She has also been linked to discussions of a possible malpractice lawsuit tied to Hogan’s final surgery.
While no lawsuit has yet been filed, her potential claim could impact the estate’s value moving forward.
Her role highlights the complexity of dividing an entertainer’s fortune across family members with different relationships and priorities.
A Complicated Legacy
Hulk Hogan’s estate reflects both the triumphs and controversies of his larger-than-life career.
His decision to leave nearly $5 million to Nick, while excluding Brooke at her request, shows how personal choices shaped his final wishes.
Beyond the numbers, the will underscores the fragile nature of family bonds in the shadow of fame and fortune.
For fans, it marks the final chapter in the story of a wrestling icon whose personal life was often as dramatic as his time in the ring.