Karrion Kross’s memoir, Life Is Fighting, debuted on August 5th with remarkable success, quickly becoming the best-selling wrestling biography on Amazon. The book has also climbed to the spot of the second best-selling autobiography overall, with nearly 20,000 copies sold before its official release. This strong performance highlights Kross’s significant impact and growing connection with wrestling fans worldwide.
In a social media video message, Kross expressed his gratitude toward supporters, recognizing the viral nature of word-of-mouth promotion driven by independent podcasts, news outlets, and fans who shared his story. He also hinted at plans for a book tour, revealing that over 200 emails inviting him to various appearances remain unread as offers continue to flood in.
Alongside this news, Kross announced that the second part of his documentary series, The Killer, is slated for release later this month, further expanding his presence beyond the written memoir.
“I want to personally thank everyone for reading- and also every independent podcast/news/fans who shared or discussed my book on the way to this week as word of mouth made it possible for people to know about my life story.” —Kevin Robert Kesar
WWE SummerSlam Tryouts Showcase Diverse Talent Including Zoe Hines
During the SummerSlam 2025 weekend in New Jersey, WWE held a two-day tryout camp designed to identify new talent from multiple sports backgrounds. Among the participants was Zoe Hines, niece of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a former Boston College softball standout. Hines’s involvement drew attention as she represents a blend of athleticism and high-profile family ties.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., currently serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services under Donald Trump, maintains close links to entertainment through his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, known for HBO’s series Curb Your Enthusiasm. WWE’s recruitment efforts at this event seem to align strategically with the present administration, evidenced also by Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque’s recent White House appearance related to the revival of the Presidential Fitness Test.
Brooke Hogan Opens Up Following Hulk Hogan’s Passing
Brooke Hogan appeared on The Bubba the Love Sponge Show to speak publicly for the first time since her father, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, died of a heart attack on July 24th. Earlier claims by Bubba on June 18th that Hulk Hogan was on his deathbed were contested by close friends including Eric Bischoff and Jimmy Hart, who confirmed Hogan was stable and recovering at the time.
During the interview, Brooke delved into several painful and complex subjects surrounding her father’s final years, addressing rumors, family struggles, and concerns about medical care. She also commented on the impact of a leaked sex tape involving Hulk Hogan and Bubba’s ex-wife, clarifying her father’s view on the leak’s origins.
Brooke shared,
“My dad told me that he knew it wasn’t you who leaked the tape. I’ve been watching you take the heat for it and hearing you saying, ‘Sorry, sorry, sorry.’ I know you have a guilty conscience. My dad told me the real story that it was your home files when you got divorced, that you ran down your security footage, and he said one of your employees had it and they took it from you. He knew it wasn’t you. I just want to apologize.”
Insights on Hulk Hogan’s Health and Final Years from Brooke Hogan
Brooke expressed admiration for her father’s second wife, Jennifer McDaniel, describing her as “a saint” who dedicated herself to Hogan’s care through multiple surgeries. Brooke questioned reports suggesting her father had leukemia, insisting his medical tests indicated otherwise. She recounted routinely reviewing his bloodwork with doctors who praised his health, adding a sense of mystery to his sudden decline.
“He was telling me people around him, one business partner in particular, I was in his kitchen after he divorced Jenn, that woman was a saint. Me and Jenn went through all the surgeries together and we would take shifts. That’s what has me puzzled. They are saying, ‘he has leukemia’ and I’m like, ‘I saw his bloodwork every time.’ One doctor, I quote, said, ‘His blood is like a 25-year-old.’ He took the most care of his body. He went to an anti-aging specialist. You have to do a blood panel before any major surgery. How did nobody catch a high white blood cell count? That’s what bothers me the most. We don’t have cancer that runs in my family. It seems weird. I’ve been out of his life for two years, not by choice. I don’t think my brother or anybody understands the conversations we were having.” —Brooke Hogan
She also revealed tensions involving a business partner who betrayed her father’s trust, noting that her mother had longstanding concerns about this individual.
“There is a business partner of his, I’m standing in his kitchen, and one of the last times I saw my dad, he goes, ‘Well, insert name, F’d me over real bad.’ I said, ‘Sh*t, I could have told you that. Mom never liked him.’ They’ve known each other for a long time and I’ve never had a good feeling about this guy.” —Brooke Hogan
Brooke reflected on the time she and Jennifer McDaniel spent keeping Hogan in decent shape, emphasizing their extensive caregiving efforts and her belief that he could have lived longer if not for complications after surgery.
“Me and Jenn had him, not in mint condition, but pretty good. We had him going pretty good. I even told my husband, ‘Looking at him now, in my heart of hearts, I can see him living to be 85. I can see him making it to 85 or around there.’ His heart was compromised, but that spinal surgery shouldn’t have been the thing to take him out. Opiods would have been because they slow your breathing if you’ve had a major heart surgery. I sent over my detailed notes, and on the notes it said, ‘No opioids.’ He even asked me, ‘Tell them no opioids’ because it would slow his breathing down and he wouldn’t have oxygen. When I heard about acidosis and I was putting the pieces together and what I was hearing, I knew what was going down and that it was the beginning of the end. I caught nurses trying to take pictures with him as he was coming out of anesthesia. Me and Jennifer literally had to be like guards. There were no limits. Nurses would try to take pictures while he was sleeping. I caught people double-dosing him and giving him the wrong medications. These last two years, I don’t know how much work people were putting in, but me and Jenn did the heavy lifting and had him in a really good spot.” —Brooke Hogan
Brooke criticized the absence of an autopsy, questioning how the official cause of death could be a heart attack without further examination given the successful post-surgery recovery.
“I do think it’s weird no autopsy was performed because yes, you can have a heart attack, but what was the reason for the heart attack? If he was up and doing breathing exercises, that means the surgery on his heart was a success and was working.” —Brooke Hogan
Final Conversations Between Brooke Hogan and Hulk Hogan
Recalling their last interaction, Brooke shared a strange and cryptic call from her father after he remarried. He apologized vaguely, without specifying the reason, which left her uneasy and convinced something was amiss.
“I had his best interest in hand. When he got married to Sky, what happened was, he called me and there was a weird, cryptic and strange message. It reminded me of when people in AA do their steps. He said, ‘Hey, I just wanted to call and say I’m sorry for whatever I did.’ I’m like, no offense, but what you said about me on the sex tape? Whatever you did? There are a lot of things that we could go through that you’ve done. What are we sorry about? He didn’t go into detail, it was a vague and weird thing. I hung up the phone and looked at Steve and said, ‘He’s going to marry her.’ That’s the last time I talked to my dad. I was feeling weird about it. I had warned him about people around him in his business.” —Brooke Hogan
Additional WWE Updates from SummerSlam Weekend
Other notable wrestling news from the SummerSlam 2025 weekend includes John Cena’s first public comments regarding Brock Lesnar’s WWE return, as well as updates on Eddie Kingston’s recovery and upcoming return to AEW. Paul “Triple H” Levesque extended his thanks to the WWE staff responsible for organizing the SummerSlam event, emphasizing the creation of memorable moments for fans.
In related talent movements, Mike Santana discussed nearly signing with WWE and outlined plans following the end of his TNA contract, including a dream match against AJ Styles. WWE also announced NXT live events throughout September, featuring special appearances by leading TNA stars.
The crowd at MetLife Stadium during SummerSlam saw a wild altercation break out among fans, adding tension to an already intense weekend. Behind the scenes, Brock Lesnar’s return was managed with secrecy, including discreet travel arrangements to maintain surprise. Meanwhile, speculation continues around Karrion Kross’s future with WWE after perceived snubs by Triple H during the event.
