Hulk Hogan’s final interview, featured in a new docuseries, reveals his happiest moments were raising his children, Brooke and Nick, with ex-wife Linda. He described an instant shift in his life’s purpose, focusing on protecting his kids. Linda also shared fond memories of Hogan as an affectionate father, highlighting their enduring closeness despite their separation.

With the release of the four-part docuseries, Hulk Hogan: The Real American, fans of the late WWE star have been getting a brand-new look at his life. Before his untimely passing due to a sudden heart attack last year, Hogan recorded what is now considered his final interview for the documentary. He opened up about his addiction, rise to fame, family life, and how he dealt with separating from his ex-wife, Linda, among other things. In one segment of the series, Hogan explained what he considered the “happiest” moment of his life.

Hulk Hogan on the happiest moment of his life

While talking about his life and family, Hogan revealed that one of his happiest memories was from when his children were little. He shared that the best moments of his life were in the 1980s, when he was busy raising his daughter, Brooke Hogan, and his son, Nick Hogan, with his then-wife, Linda Hogan.He recalled that in the years leading up to his passing, he often had flashbacks of his life with Linda and the two of them raising their children. In the interview segment, he added, “That was probably the happiest I’ve ever been. My whole reason for living changed instantly. I had no idea that my whole focus would change to try and protect this human being.”As he spoke about his family, montages from the wrestler’s early years as a father played on screen alongside his voiceover. He also detailed how “ecstatic” he was to find out he was having a baby boy. Nick had been unplanned, and at the time, the couple had not discussed having another child.

Linda Hogan recalls how Hulk Hogan was as a father

In the documentary, Linda Hogan also reflected on what he was like as a father. She shared, “He was always affectionate with the kids. [He] never forgot to say ‘I love you.’” While Linda and Hogan separated after more than 20 years of marriage, they remained close until his final days and often supported each other when needed.