An in-depth look at sports scandals will entering the world of pro wrestling, specifically the personal life of former world champion Hulk Hogan.
Season two of Rich and Shameless, airing on TNT, “tells the true stories of the successes, failures, thrills, and miseries that accompany wealth in the world of sport.” The new season opens with Dennis Rodman and the bizarre story of how Peggy Ann Fulford stole millions of dollars from the controversial NBA star.
It’s only fitting that episode two features someone Rodman teamed up with while in WCW: Hogan.
The second episode airs on May 17. It will feature the saga surrounding Hogan’s fight against the media blog Gawker. You can stream Rich & Shameless on Sling TV which is now offering new subscriber half-off their first month.
WATCH: Rich & Shameless, Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker on Sling TV
Here’s a breakdown of the lawsuit between Hogan and Gawker.
Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker lawsuit
A 2006 video of Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, was released by Gawker Media, owner of the celebrity and media-focused blog Gawker, in 2016. The video in question was Hogan having sexual relations with the wife of radio personality Bubba the Love Sponge. Hogan believed it was Bubba who secretly filmed the footage.
Hogan would explain that…
