Nick Hogan, 35, has filed a temporary restraining order against radio host Bubba the Love Sponge Clem regarding the use of his late father Hulk Hogan’s sex tape in Clem’s new documentary Video Killed The Radio Star
Nick Hogan, son of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, has reportedly filed a restraining order against radio host Bubba the Love Sponge Clem over the use of his late father’s sex tape in Clem’s new documentary Video Killed The Radio Star.
Nick, 35, along with Terry McCoy, a close friend and curator of the late Hulk’s estate, is said to have lodged the temporary restraining order against Clem, 59, at the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial District in Pinellas County, Florida, on September 2, according to court documents obtained by American publisher PEOPLE.
Back in 2012, Hulk settled a dispute with Clem, where the radio host handed over the rights to the sex tape to the former WWE star. Hulk subsequently registered the sex tape with the U.S. copyright office to halt further distribution, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times.
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The tape shows the late WWE star involved in sexual acts with Heather Cole, Clem’s now ex-wife, captured by home security footage.
In the petition for the restraining order obtained by PEOPLE, Nick and McCoy allege that Clem’s use of the tape in the documentary “infringed upon the Estate’s federally registered copyright in an unauthorised sex tape video.”
The petition also states: “Plaintiffs have also shown that the Estate will suffer immediate and irreparable harm if Clem is not enjoined from infringing on its federally registered copyright by publishing any portion or excerpt of the sex tape, including as part of the documentary”.
The petition goes on to state, “The Court finds that requiring notice to Clem of these proceedings before issuance of the temporary restraining order would likely result in irreparable harm to the Estate.” The order was reportedly given the green light on September 4.
Hulk died at the age of 71 in July. The wrestling icon, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was a leading figure in wrestling during the 1980s and won six WWE Championships.
He faced names including Andre the Giant and Randy Savage and enjoyed a career in the media, featuring in films and television shows. His death was confirmed by the WWE, who posted a statement on X (Twitter) saying: “WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.
“One of pop culture’s most recognisable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”
Hulk headlined the first Wrestlemania in 1985 and faced The Rock, aka Dwayne Johnson, during the event in 2002. His last WWE match was against Randy Orton at SummerSlam in 2006.
The late WWE icon’s friend and fellow former professional wrestler Ric Flair wrote on X: “I am absolutely shocked to hear about the passing of my close friend @HulkHogan! Hulk has been by my side since we started in the wrestling business. An incredible athlete, talent, friend, and father!”
Hulkamania was coined in the mid-1980s, as he pushed professional wrestling into the mainstream. He was known for his large muscles, with arms he called his 24-inch pythons, along with his bright blond hair and handlebar moustache.
Source: Mirror
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