Hogan, whose actual identify was Terry Bollea, and Bubba – actual identify Todd Clem – have been shut mates till 2012, when the WWE Corridor of Famer went on The Howard Stern Present and revealed he slept together with his pal’s spouse, Heather Clem. Hogan insisted on the time he had his buddy’s blessing.
However shortly after, an internet site posted a intercourse tape of their night time of ardour, with fingers pointing again at Bubba because the potential leaker.
The No Maintain Barred star sued the DJ, and the 2 started a bitter rivalry. Finally, Bubba paid Hogan a $5,000 settlement and issued a public apology.
On Thursday, after Hogan died at 71 following cardiac arrest, Bubba issued a press release saying he was heartbroken by the information.
Bubba shared: “As everybody is aware of, we had our points, and people points have been principally my fault. I cherished him as a buddy whereas he was with us, and can proceed to like his reminiscence as a buddy going ahead.”
He added: “I’m saddened that I’ll by no means have the ability to inform him how sorry I’m for the way in which I dealt with issues that created the rift between us. I miss my buddy and hope he rests in peace.”