Linda Hogan criticizes Emmys for omitting Hulk Hogan from In Memoriam

Linda Hogan, the ex-wife of the late wrestling star Hulk Hogan, publicly criticized the Television Academy on Monday after the 2025 Emmy Awards omitted her former husband from the broadcast In Memoriam segment that aired Sunday night in Los Angeles. The Emmys aired a live tribute accompanied by performers, but Linda Hogan said she was stunned that Terry Bollea, known professionally as Hulk Hogan, was not mentioned during the televised package.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Linda Hogan said she suspects the omission was politically motivated, pointing to her ex-husband's support last year for the Donald Trump and J.D. Vance ticket at the 2024 Republican National Convention. I cannot prove that, she said, adding, Its just a guess, but they should have named him. She also noted that Hogan had at times backed other politicians, saying he once supported Barack Obama, and argued his decadeslong television presence merited inclusion. WWF at the top of the hour when he came on to wrestle, Hulk had the highest ratings, she said.

Hulk Hogan, who died on July 24 at age 71, was best known for his wrestling career in WWE and WCW but also maintained a substantial television footprint. He...