Hulk Hogan has filed an 18-page defamation lawsuit in Florida against his ex-wife, Linda Bollea, claiming she lied about him in her new book and during interviews to promote it.
In her book, Wrestling the Hulk – My Life Against the Ropes, Bollea claims that her husband abused her during their marriage and had homosexual encounters.
“Hulk tore my shirt, threw lamps, and held me down on the bed with his hands around my throat during arguments,” Linda claims.
“I was always afraid he would kill me in one of his rages.”
Linda also alleges that Hogan had a homosexual relationship with fellow wrestler Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake.
Hogan denies the allegations and says Linda has ruined his reputation. He is demanding a jury trial, and is requesting that the book be removed from sale.
Bollea received more than 70 percent of the couple’s assets in the divorce settlement.
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