Nick Hogan is bravely opening up about the emotional reality of life without his father, Hulk Hogan. His comments come months after the wrestling icon’s sudden passing in July 2025 at age 71.
In a recent interview with OK magazine, the reality TV star shared how deeply the loss has affected him, describing a bond that went far beyond a traditional father-son relationship.
“I think the hardest part about this is just how much I miss him,” Nick, 35, said. “He’s more than just my father. He was my best friend.”
‘I Just Miss Him So Much’
Nick reflected on the closeness they shared, emphasizing how unique their relationship felt.
“We had a bond outside of what most fathers and sons have,” he said. “We had a best friend bond, and it was a really dynamic relationship.”
He added, “That’s one of the things that makes this the hardest — I just miss him so much.”
The grief, he shared, is especially present as he helps promote “Hulk Hogan: Real American,” a Netflix docuseries that features one of his father’s final on-camera interviews.
Finding Strength Through His Father’s Legacy
Despite the loss, Nick said the project has given him a renewed sense of purpose.
“That’s part of what pushes me forward and gives me that motivation to want this to be so successful and to push this across the finish line,” he said.
“I want everybody to appreciate this for what it is, because I’m so proud of him and what he was able to do and accomplish.”
He also spoke about wanting fans to see the full story his father hoped to share.
“It feels like it’s not just my responsibility, but my duty to make sure that everyone gets to see what he wanted them to see. His fans get to have this and appreciate this.”
Remembering a Life Full of Energy and Positivity
Nick remembered his father as someone who embraced each day with gratitude and energy, a quality that makes his absence feel even more profound. In another interview with People magazine, Nick shared, “He was just always so positive, and he was so full of life.”
He added, “It’s almost like disbelief that it happened, because he was just always talking about how grateful he was for that day and excited for the next day and to see the sunrise … The hardest part is never being able to fully prepare for something like that.”
He shared that their bond was rooted in constant connection, with the two speaking every day and sharing much of their lives side by side.
“There were so many different things that we were aligned on that I most miss just communicating with him,” he said. “And it just still feels wrong to me that I can’t talk to him and that I can’t call him, and that’s the biggest void for me.”
Looking Ahead While Honoring His Father’s Impact
As Nick looks ahead, he said the connection he shared with his father continues to guide him in meaningful ways.
While he remains closely tied to the wrestling world, he shared that stepping back into the ring is not something he has ruled out.
“Never say never,” he said, as reported by Fox News. “I have been in and out of the ring my whole entire life. I’ve learned a great deal from my father.”
“I do love the business,” he added. “And I stay close to a lot of people in the business.”
Through it all, Nick remains focused on honoring his father’s legacy, carrying forward both his passion for the sport and the values they shared.
