Wow those are some pretty bold comments to say the least. Reading some of Nicks comments really show that this kid has some growing up to do. Maybe that will happen while he's in jail. It was nice to see that the judge didn't reduce his sentence to house arrest, b/c if that had happen I don't think he would have learned anything.

Hogan seemed to be saying, “Who are you going to believe – me or your lying ears?” ha ha ha ha ha. Exactly what was going through my mind! Who does he think he's fooling?

This guy is so full of it I struggled to make it through the entire program. And why must he insist on STILL quoting scripture and using the name of God to make him seem credible? Shame on him.

This all makes me sad... I should hope NBC considers removing Hogan from American Gladiators; I hear Mike Adamle might be looking for work...

"This is to make John a better person" I am absolutly aghast at this comment made by my childhood hero Hulk Hogan. To say that a young man who is now in a vegatative state is a better person for it is mind boggling. I will no longer look at Hulk Hogan the same way. I used to admire him and I wanted to be just like him, now he is dead to me

Nice article Kevin. You pretty much nailed it. I totally agree with you that Hogan should call to have the whole tape played. Although, I believe if that were the case, he'd be in more of a catastrophe than he already is. Nice job.

If Nick was not Hulk Hogans son, would this even be news?

RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: No.

You hit it right on the head. This was a failed attempt at damage control. The tapes of the conversations speak for themselves. I've heard the tapes in their entirety and there is nothing out of context. Just Hulk and Linda getting caught at being bad parents. And their son being caught being the spoiled little brat that they raised.

Going on Larry King didn't change a thing. Hulk Hogan/Terry Bollea still stands as a poor excuse as a father and a human being.

Maybe the ratings are down because it becomes harder and harder to be a fan of the WWE. My son just started watching WWE about a year ago. Within the first 2 weeks, Chris Benoit killed his family. His favorite wrestler, Jeff Hardy, has been suspended for 60 days. Another favorite, Jimmy Wang Yang, was suspended this week. And through the DVDs, he has become a Hogan fan. My son has heard about the tapes, and was very disappointed.

As a parent, it's hard to support watching the WWE when there seems to be a new disappointment each month. I have seen the good work they do with Make-A-Wish and the soldiers in Iraq, but it's hard to look past the negatives as well.

I WONDER WHAT`S NEXT.........

I was the one in the webcam question asking the question to Hulk during the Larry King Show. You failed to mention how Hulk completely avoided my question by claiming he did not hear me. He heard me! Just watch his facial expressions! He does not want to take responsibility! So he plays dumb. Way to go Hulk, way to be a man and accept that you screwed up!

Doesn't everyone understand one simple fact: the media set Nick up by putting a tree in his path and making it rain. Poor baby!!

To Hulk Hogan..To raise a child

It's All About Character!
Watch your thoughts they become your words
Watch your words they become your actions
Watch your actions they become your habits
Watch your habits they become your character
Watch your character it becomes your destiny

Was somewhat surprised of how quickly Hogan answered questions (as if he had the questions prior?). However, his emotion at the end, rivaled his emotion when Andre turned heel!

With due respect to above article, I think Hulk Hogan did a fine job on Larry King last night, setting the public straight on how the news media takes taped conversations out of context and portrays it the way THEY want it to be so the news media can PROFIT from this tragedy.
A word of encouragement to the John Graziano family and to Hulk Hogan Family....My son, Andrew Powell, sustained a severe head injury May 23, 1987. He remained in a coma for 9 days and I was told by neurosurgeons IF my son regained consciousness, he would never walk, talk or be able to function as a "normal" human being again. My son was 14 years of age at the time. My son did wake from his coma and underwent a full year of physical therapy and speech therapy. As for my son never walking or talking again. My son is now 35 years old and My son is now a long distance marathon runner...works full time for Big Peach Sports Stores...makes speeches to local rehab facilities building confidence and giving hope to stroke and head injury victims...has a healthy 16 year old son. I do NOT want to give these families false hope, but I am saying that with patience...give John one full year to hopefully come out of his coma, as a team support this young man...be patient and just watch what physical and speech therapy hopefully can do for their son. Every single head injury is different. Ask any neurosurgeon. But at this stage, do NOT give up. I saw with tears in my eyes last night the sincere pain in Hulk Hogan's eyes as he is concerned for his son, Nick, and for John Graziano. I recognized this pain, because I had those same eyes on May 23, 1987. I admire the Hogan family and their spiritual ability to forgive. Just for right now...DON'T GIVE UP. Both families work as a team for John Graziano and for Nick Hogan. Nick Hogan is being mature and accountable for this tragic, unintentional accident. My prayers are with both families. I wish you could share this with both the Graziano Family and the Hogan Family. Maybe, it would help both families. Maybe not...but selfishly, it helps ME to share this with you.
Carol Shirley
P.O. Box 905
Dallas, Ga. 30132

RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: Thanks for sharing you story.

Ego out of control. Disconnected from reality.

Hogan's used to being idolized 24X7. He can't accept a reality that flies in the face of that.

I wonder does professional wrestling commonly have this effect on many wrestlers? It wouldn't surprise me.

If so, then here's another aspect for WWE's wellness program to address beyond steriod and chemical abuse.

I didn't see this and after reading above, I don't want to. I won't think less of Hulk Hogan than what I have learned from watching "Hogan Knows Best", because you could just see it oozing in Nick as the show moved on. Spoiled to the core.

I can separate the ICON and the real person, nothing will change the time I put in watching Hulk Hogan Wrestle on TV and in person. For now and until Hulk and Nick find away to make things better, the ICON is over.

Hulk Hogan is a shill as documented in "Hogan Knows Best" and his role in the "New American Gladiators". He's tried selling things on HKB and now he's trying to sell his Son on idea's to make them both feel better. Like the grill and energy drink, these aren't selling either. Especially to the Public.

I don't buy it, I won't buy it and the road is just going to get bumpier for the Hogans. I feel sorry for those impacted by the accident, taped conversations etc... It's not the way I expected Hulkamania to end, at least in my eyes.

I have probably never seen a bigger idiot than Hogan. I mean how can Graziano becoming a vegetable make him a better person!? And since when is he even religious?

Great article and you summed it up quite nicely. Just when I think this family can't say anything more to make themselves look worse, they open their mouths and achieve a new low.

I more incensed by their actions after the tragedy than before. Obviously, they screwed up allowing their son access to fast vehicles, but I would have cut them a little more slack had the Hogans taken some responsibility at some point instead of constantly shifting blame.

Hulk Hogan is shrinking.

hulkamania is not runnin wild anymore

Hulk man states he is so religious quoting scriptures why did he say he is dating another women and not divorced yet. That is true religion if I ever heard of such thing.

All you had to do was watch Hogan Knows Best one time to know that eventually Nick would end up where he is.

These people are truly disgusting and will surely get what they deserve in the end. Karma is a bitch Hulkster.

Spoiled son who exercised poor judgement behind the wheel for a long time and it bit him. Poor parents who are realizing that the values and morals they have instilled in the Hulk family are beginning to surface. Linda dating a 19 year old...more white trash stuff..Hulk doing Gladiators and a reality show-things washed up, former
stars do, Brooke headed down the same path. I am afraid others are correct. It's going to get alot worse for the Hogans before it gets better.

yes, it's really easy to criticize Hulk for his statements, and yes I agree that a lot of what he has said seems insensitive. Essentially though, I think his intentions are good, and wouldn't most people who love their children do whatever they could for "damage control"? I do not condone lying or smudging details, but all i'm saying is that I get that he was trying to save a little face out of what is a very humiliating experience thanks to his dumb son's carelessness. Not many of you can truly relate to what it's like to be in the public eye of the entire nation. Most of you would probably do similar if it was you. It's not like he is flat out denying what happened or is lying under oath in a courtroom so what does it really matter?...

But on the flip side of that coin, I must admit that I have always thought that Nick Hogan often comes off as a conceited, spoiled little brat who has little or no regard for others, and I feel very sorry for his friend and what he must now go through thanks to nick, but I hope spoiled bratty little nick serves his term in full and learns a valuable lesson out of this.

Be happy cause as you said everything is designed around us for making us better and successful people

The biggest problem with the Hogan family is that they are playing the part of the victim. Is it me being blind or has anyone else noticed this. This kid is in a vegatative state and all the Hogans are saying is ppor Nick. Wake up Hulk!!! At least you can still talk to your son and know he will get out of jail. John's family doesn't have that luxary. Try living up to your old days of Hulkamania and be a "Real American." Support Johns family and stop making out that your family is the one hurt.

you know people need to clean up there own back yard before going on the attack on others the hogan's are good people that got caught up in bad situations and if it was'nt for there celebrity status we would'nt of even heard about all this so to all the comment's before me and all the one's after ask yourself who the hell are you to judge any one mind your own buisness and maybe u can deal with your own probllems cause trust every one leaving comment's on here have issues in there own family's they just aint addressing them because there in the buisness of every one else !!!!!!much luv to the hogan's keep your head's up

RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: You are entitled to your opinion on the Hogans, but when you ask who are we to judge and say that people should stay out of their business, keep in mind that by going on Larry King, Hogan is making it our business and he is asking to be judged by the public.

Maybe the Hogans can spend time and be buddies with the Spears.

I just hope that families can learn from this tragedy -- no matter what your social status is or whether you are famous or not. I hope that Hulk Hogan can turn this into something good -- perhaps going into schools and telling teenagers about the consequences of speeding, reckless driving, driving fast cars etc. I do believe that Hulk and/or mother shoulders the blame for a lot of this mess his son is in. The son is, after all, a product of his upbringing. Previous speeding tickets, irresponsible quotes in magazines all should have been signs to a parent to shut down his driving -- but it appears that it was not done to which devastating consequences occurred. Parents: share this story with your kids and maybe they can learn a thing or two.

IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT JOHN WASN'T WEARING A SEAT BELT AFTER ALL HE WAS OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER. HE KNEW NICK FOR HOW MANY YEARS?

The news coverage of the Hogans tragedy is so ridiculous! People are so intent on revenge against Nick! Who the hell are people who say Hulk "should have said this" or "should have done that"! People think differently and handle things differently. As if one tragedy isnt enough, Nick will be haunted by this his whole life. He's only 17. The Hogans are not going to forget about and abandon Jon! Is persecuting them going to fix anything? Media is all about causing drama for people to argue about while they think they're on top a high horse. Shut the hell up and leave the Hogans alone! Its none of anyones business how they live their lives!

Are you kidding me? Do you think Hulk would have gone on Larry King if he wasnt already under attack? The media is so self-serving they throw salt on a wound so they can get ratings and stir the whole country up watching THEIR victim squirm. Its appalling and their blood thirst is border line evil.

The entire Hogan story is now old news . The family continues to dig the hole alittle deeper with each time they try to explain their side . Unfortunately they reflect today's society .
There is no Santa Claus , there is no tooth fairy , and now there is no more "Hulk Hogan ".

Hogan and his son are just redneck trash!!! and hogan is full of (crap). Thats why his son is in that position. God punished him. hope he rots in jail!!!

This whole thing could have been avoided, had Nick had his license revoked for his speeding tickets (all before his 18th birthday). If it had been you or I we would be in jail, revoked in the state of Florida--But unlike Nick, you & I come from "real life" & are subject to "real" laws. He has a history of street racing in the Tampa area --Let's not forget the blood alcohol that was drawn after the "accident", but he wasn't charged with DUI or underage drinking, WHY WAS THAT!?! Once again the RICH & INFAMOUS do what they want & YOU and I suffer the consequences.

"As if one tragedy isnt enough, Nick will be haunted by this his whole life."

The thing is, he doesn't seem "haunted" at all in those tapes. Heck, he doesn't even qualify for "vaguely bothered". He just seems to want to blame the victim, take 0 responsibility and not grow up at all and realize that he screwed up. All that, AND his primary concern seems to be making money on a reality show after this. That's why he's getting the negative reaction and all the publicity that he is.

One might hope this kind of public backlash would wake him up, but I'm not holding my breath. Especially when his family seems to be trying to turn it into "big bad media against our poor, misunderstood baby".

Aight people, so the kid is a spoiled brat so what? why u hatin??
Did he make a mistake and injured his friend for life? yess! does he deserve time in jail? yess! I believe Hulk was making his son feel better when he was talking about the reality show, after all if all that was to become true do you really think people will actually watch it?? NO!

Lets not forget about his friend!! it is also a mistake he made. hes been friends with nick forever, they both drive like that, they both enjoy it, they were both drunk, and stupid teenagers...hes to blame as well!!

Anyone who has ever been in solitary confinement even for 2 days let alone a month, will tell you it screws up the mind. I dont blame hulk for saying whatever to get his son through that. If it means talking about a reality show or boating or whatever. Its sickening how so many people sit and judge them. Hulk is right, it is in Gods hands. And people are even criticizing him for his "newfound religion"! Its never too late to accept Jesus as our savior. After all, HE died for ALL our sins. God bless the Hogans and Grazianos.

I don't think the hogan's are necessarily bad people I think they just lack good parenting skills.Instead of worrying so much about Brooke they should have focused on that spoiled son of theirs and put the clamps down on him.It appears that brooke is the only one in the family that has any sense.

To all you people who want to blame the Hulk, and family, This was Nick's fault. With assumed risk from John, John bought the beers at the bars, and didn't put on a seatbelt. Does this make things right? NO it doesn't, and would it have been inevitable.... maybe. But nick is serving his time, and wants to make money for John. listen to all the tapes, and phone calls and stop listening to the media. we all knot they blow everything they can out of proportion, and to someone who has spent a couple of hours listening and gathering FACTS, my heart goes out to John and his situation, but do you really think Nick is going to forget about what he did to his "best friend" he will live with that forever, and for someone who has been in a situation like that, you don't forget. you wake up everyday remembering you messed up. He needs support to.

You guys are pretty ruthless. Hogan was just trying to talk from a religious perspective of what happened to that kid. Hogan and his family obviously believe that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people. I think thats the problem that the media is having with this. They think that the Hogans are putting him down but they are just trying to turn it into a lesson that Nick can learn from.

That being said, I don't believe in that belief system, that bad things happen to bad people-- I think over life everyone has their challenges at certain times.

Its amazing what public perception can do. Dany Heatley (a high profile pro hockey player) was involved in a crash which killed his best friend, Dan Snyder. Both weren't wearing seatbelts, and thats why Snyder is dead. However, everyone loved Heatley as a hockey player, so the media forgave him. It also didn't hurt that Snyder's family also forgave Heatley.

I will definitely say this, Nick deserves to be treated as an adult for this crime, serve his not long enough sentence (they should add in more time for this offense and tack on additional time for all those reckless freebies he got on the highway), and we should all pray that he learns something from this situation, possibly a little humility, a ton of self control, and perhaps some maturity.

Terry is certainly worried about his son mental state and the "punishment" this ordeal has been on Nick. He's worrying a little too late. Good parents would have put that effort in a lot sooner and realized that there spoiled, thrill loving teenage son, who has not worked one hard day in his life did not need to be given everything he asked for, and for all those same reasons was not capable of being behind the wheel of a sportscar sober, least of all drunk, while underage(which he knew his son was drinking). As a parent I know that you can't watch and control your child's every move, actions, and decisions but you certainly do instill values in them and rich or not, parents need to parent responsibly. Yes I would have given my son a nice car if I had Hulk's money, but with Nick's attitude and carelessness it would have been a Volvo and while still a minor, with no full self-support, curfew can be enforced. In due time Hogan will see with very clear 20/20 hindsight what he could have done to rein his son in and prevent all this pain and suffering for both families.

I also want to respond to the senseless person that thought that it was John's fault completely for not wearing a seat belt and for knowing Nick for how many years....while wearing a seatbelt does save lives and certainly minimizes injuries John isn't hurt because he didn't strap on, he is hurt because a drunk teenager was driving like a maniac and drag racing, therefore losing control and crashing--- that is why he was hurt. I'm sure after completing a tour of duty in Iraq, where he put his life on the line everyday, as countless soldiers continue to do so, he didn't expect to come home and be put on his deathbed by his so called friend. By the way, in case it happens to me, if my friend is driving and starts doing 100 miles an hour, exactly how do you get out of the car?

Last, but not least, I hope that John's family sues the police dept. While I have utmost respect for police officers I do believe that they need to be investigated (the officers in this case) and penalized for allowing Nick to get off freely many times,
as he bragged about. I'm sure that Fl. is not the only dept. with star crossed officers and as a nation, on a whole, officers need to be drilled that all offenses must be reported regardless of celebrity status, especially any action that will endanger the public. They serve the public, not celebrities...that other job is called a bodyguard.

It has never been christian, or the belief of any faith, that you kick someone while they are down. Speaking ill and disgustingly so of someone that his son has critically injured and then trying to put God's hand in that is sick. Yes, accidents happen but Hulks ulitmate event was when he showed the true colors that run through that family and it has never been okay to willingly badmouth someone and hide your statement behind God's word.

Well said, Mr.Kerr.

Some people posting here are so anti-Nick/Hulk they tend to let slide that John is JUST AS CULPABLE for his fate as Nick is. Being spoiled, conceited and immature doesn't make Nick the sole "baddie" in this episode.

Go the Lakers.

I don't agree with people saying "wouldn't you do anyting for your child for damage control. NO, his son wanted to act like an idiot. He needs to understand there are consequences for your actions. That's the whole problem with todays kids. Mommy and Daddy don't want bad things to happen to their children. To bad that's not how things work. The kids should be doing 5 years ina proson without his damn playstation.

Nick got 8 months in prison and the Hulk is getting a divorce from Linda.

Looks like both guys got off too easy.

I just want to say that I saw the interview with Hulk Hogan the other night, And that I loved watching Hogan knows best.. In addition, Adored seeing him in the ring back when I watched wrestling.. I think everyone is forgetting a number of things here.. the most important being that with the wrestling, with the family show, it's all ENTERTAINMENT... they are trying to ENTERTAIN YOU, whether you like this form of entertainment or not, is your personal choice..
As for the pain the Hogan family is going through now, and has been for some month's now.. I have to say that I am so sorry. I would never wish this pain and public humiliation on another living soul. That includes John and his family. John is still alive today! Nick is still alive today! That in itself is a lot to be thankful for! If any one of the variables had been any different in that accident one or both could have been dead.. along with other's who might have just been out innocently going about their lives.
Taking these things into context that way, looking at the big picture, you have to admit that at least this way God has room to work miracles. He does it every day. For the Hogan family, for John's family I just want to say Please don't give up! And Let God have this time to work his miracles for ya'll. He's already given both of ya'll a major miracle in that your son's are both still alive. Not to be preachy or anything thing but there's a saying that if God brings you too it, He'll get you Through it! It's true.. I have two sons and I've been to it and through it a number of times with them.. Ya'll are all in my prayers.
And For Hulk Hogan, Just keep your chin up and have faith Sugar. I know you are in pain and can't see you're way out at this moment. Don't look for it! Be there for Nick and Brook, And Linda. Be each other's strength.. at the moment the status of your marriage is not the most important thing. Supporting each other... that's the most important thing.
God Bless Everyone concerned..
Kim

Four speeding tickets in one year yet no suspended license!
Alcohol in a minors system yet no charges!
Only taking short negative soundbites out of hours of conversations with Nick! If they're really as decent as they claim they are, why are there any negative soundbites at all?
Constantly bringing up his faith in God on Larry King, yet committing adultery as we speak!
What a joke!

I cannot believe how idiotic people can be. "John wasnt wearing a seatbelt!", "Nick is just a kid!" blah blah blah.

But if you shut up and think for just a fraction of a second, or as a matter of fact bother to read the article written by Eck, you will realise that it is not the accident that we dislike Hogan for, it is his disgusting comments and actions AFTER the incident that has truly killed Hulkamania.

Oh and as a continuation to my previous comment...Nick is no kid, he sure was mature enough to figure out a way of making money out of the horrible incident...disgusting

again, i repeat, we dont hate hogan for the accident, we hate them for what they have done AFTER it

Boooo! Just apply Occam's razor here and believe your 'lying' ears. He said what he said and meant what he meant. End of story.

No, Nick will not be haunted by any of this because his father, family and friends are already working to rationalize it away. WTF does being a negative person have to do with your (crappy) driving skillz?

I drive out of town four days a month and occasionally have to deal with these self-centered reckless (jerks), weaving in and out of traffic at 30-40 mph above the speed limit.

It always seems the driver's survive while their passengers or the other driver is killed or disfigured. So much for Divine Justice.

First I must say about hulk, he is correct. Listen to the whole tape. As for him releasing them, He can't, they are suing the jail because of what has been released. So now he cannot release them on his own. On another note, I gained a lot of respect for him to go on Larry King. Out of 26 hours of tape, Tmz and other outlets would have set up all 26 hours if the true case was what they are trying to make it. It would seem to me, that the rest of the tapes would prove that not to be the case, and that is now why only a few seconds have been released. You know darn well if all those hours of tape showed no remorse or any thing else bad.... WE WOULD HAVE MORE TO LISTEN TO.

Now, for all you jerk reporters. You slam the hogans for wanting to make a reality show. But it is OK, that all you media outlets use this tradgedy for you to make money, and give not one cent to graziano's care.... WHO ARE THE HIPPOCRITES?

why is no one pointing out how everytime they hear linda crying it's her that's being destroyed ranting and raving she is not stepping up to help son or speaking out on how she would like to help sons friend nooooooooooooooshe just out (messing) around with young boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

It seems to me that the too much of the blame is going on Hulk. I believe there is a certain age where the parents can't be responsable anymore. Nick is what? 17-18 yrs old... HE was behind the wheel, not Hulk. Maybe the car should have been taken away after the 3 tickets or MAYBE the state of FL should have suspended his lisence...hmmmm what an idea. As far as his friend goes. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family BUT he was older than Nick and if HE knew Nick had been drinking and still CHOSE to get the car w/ him, then in MY opinion that makes him just as stupid as Nick. It's all about choices folks. Nick made the choice to drive.. John made the choice to get in the car w/ an intoxicated driver. I just think Hulk is getting too much of the heat. Has anyone stopped to think what John would want? Would he want this to be an on going battle w/ law suits.. or would he say.. Nick is my best friend, it was accident..we both made stupid choices, lets move on, what's done is done. There is no such thing as a perfect parent and the only reason this has been blown out is because of who Hogan is.

Watch the video on you tube or cnn before you make comments about the interview. Reading snip it quotes doens't do it justice. I watched it and expected the worst but I felt hogan was sincere and made sense. Everyone is so hypocritical when they talk about this case. Hogan sounded like he was sincere about john's well being and a parent who is just trying to keep his son strong during this time.

If I may respond to the poster "people are ignorant". I don't feel it's our responsibility as American taxpayers, to pay for Graziano's care. Since his vegetative state is the result of recklessness and negligence on the part of the Hogans, they should be the ones to foot the bill. Not the reporters. Not the American taxpayers.

As for reality shows and reporters and such, if the Hogans would keep a low profile and stop opening their mouths, this might have blown over. But when you constantly put yourself in the public eye, then you open yourself up to all the good and bad that come with that. I don't see it as being "hypocritical".

Where is Dr. Phil?

Has anyone seen the court pics of John? People don't seem to realize he is in a vegetative state because his head is caved in like a crater over his frontal lobe! To insinuate this will "make John a better person" is lunacy!

I think Hulk Hogan isn't a bad guy at all. I think he's a good father who tried to do right by his kids. You know he loves his family and just wants to protect them. Unfortunately, reality shows always ruin families - look at Nick and Jessica Simpson, they divorced shortly after their show ended too.
As for Nick's remarks, bragging about getting out of tickets - who's fault was that really? If you were 17 and the police weren't even ticketing you, you might feel pretty "cool" too at that age. The police were "star struck" and it was their job to ticket him the first time.
As for Hogan, I believe he was trying to take some guilt away from Nick by saying that John had some heavy sh*** laid on him by God. If your child was in solitary confinement and at his breaking point, who knows what you'd say. You're certainly not going to tell your child he's going to burn in hell, you might try to ease his conscious and I think that's what Hogan was doing.
As for them talking about Nick's new show when he gets out, I don't know why that's a big deal. People talk about the future and what they will do for work when their life resumes.. they happen to be in show business and talked about a show. It just so happens that the probably need to earn some nice money to pay off the Graziano family in a civil case too. Don't forget, they will get sued for millions. I think it was pretty revealing about John's family that Hogan bought his mother a town home and pays her 5k a month - they got his mom off of the streets. Don't know a lot of famous people that would even care about a stranger like that, so sometimes you just have to chalk things up to a bad accident. Either one of them could have been killed and Nick was just the luckier of the two, but his life will never be the same either.
I still love the Hulk, I think his wife went a little crazy, but whatever... I pray for both of the families through these hard times. No one meant to hurt anyone,

Hulk is having a hard time of it.
He puts his boy in a fast car and hopes that the boy won't drive fast, yeah right, but you can't put all the blame on Mr Hogan. What about Mrs Hogan ? She let her boy drive the fast car as well. If I had, had a car like that as a kid I would have bashed the "Speed Machine" up to. Come on now, spoiled rich kid, teenage boy, fast car, you do the math. What where mom and dad thinking ? I believe the car should have been on a race track or in there garage. Nick should have been driving a small junker to run around in.

I think his sentence is a reflection again of our court system in dealing with rich kids. Given his background, he should have received more time. That boy that was with him will never be the same. His wreckless driving took away a part of some ones life.

Did Nick screw up? Yes. Did John contribute to his current situation? In a sense. Should the tapes have been released to the media? I don't think they should have.

But you know what? The real story here is that the Bollea clan is showing their true colors to the world, voluntary or not. They don't care about John, despite Hulk's crocodile tears and his PR/lawyer-machine strategizing damage control.

They, like too many selfish rich people, care only about themselves.

Nick trying to get a reality show deal out of this? Revolting. Hulk's reference to Christ's line of absolution was particularly naseauting -- what a cheap and blatant way to, once again, blame the Grazianos for this whole unpleasantness.

Yeah, let's get Nick a reality show. Can we get him on as a contestant for "The Running Man?"

I believe Hulk was making his son feel better when he was talking about the reality show... yes

I was sorry the part where his mother says that she is more of a victim than the Mrs.Graziano wasn't addressed. I would love to hear their rebuttal to that. Outrageous and self-centered. I find them hard to look at now.

as much as i want to say i blame the hogans for everything and that i hate the whole family...i still feel so sorry for hulk. i know the real victim here is john and i don't agree with the hogans playing the victim card, but can you imagine being in his situation? i can see in his eyes that he is worried to death about his kid, and of course he's going through a divorce and dealing with having been somewhat responsible for the destruction of this youn man's life. as much as i agree with what others have said, and as much as i think he really needs to accept more responsibility for this -- and i do think he's a horrible parent -- i still feel deeply for him.

the one i DON'T feel sorry for is nick. the two exceptions to that is that i don't think those tapes should have been released, but you know what, they're out. secondly, his sentence was for minimum security and they ended up placing him in maximum?? why is that? i heard because they "had no more room in minimum"? well that does suck but you know what, stop making yourself the victime. i can't imagine what it's like to be shut in a padded cell like that, i'm sorry for him, but whenever i'm reminded of how he brags about his driving and his tickets, and basically showed that he will never learn, then you know what, if you have to get shut in a padded cell to learn your lessson, i think that's "in god's hands" as terry would say.

I don't know the details of the marital breakup, Nick's accident, or the subsequent statements on Larry King. I just wonder what happened to the Hogans. My family watched Hogan Knows Best on a regular basis, and yes, it was over the top and silly most of the time, but it could still be entertaining, and more, there seemed to be genuine love there - I don't think they can act that well. Then we hear about the divorce and Nick's accident. It's startling how quickly things fell apart. The plight of the injured young man is a tragedy. I trust that Nick did not mean for it to happen, but it does sound like he deserves to pay for his recklessness. From the standpoint of the Hogan family, I feel sorry for Brooke, who must feel a bit like a wealthy refugee at this point.

Shame on you. if you have never been in the situation the hogans have been, who are you to judge on how they deal with the tragety and who are you to say how to parent someone elses child??

I wonder how the 'HULK' would have reacted if the situation was reversed. One can only imagine. The sight of him praying in court, wearing that stupid head piece was not great acting. My parents would not have coddled me. This family should put aside all their CLAM & GLITTER and get down to reality. I am so disgusted by their attitudes. If he wants to talk about KARMA, he should take a GOOD look at what has happened to his family. His conduct during all of this is selfish and leaves little room for any sympathy.

I watched the entire interview and it was a sad attemp to take the heat off Terry and Linda and Nick. How in the hell is being in a coma, on a ventilator and having 1/3 of his brain removed going to improve John's life I would like to know!? And his preaching it is God's will!!! That is like saying it was God's will that millions died in the concentration camps in WW2. None of this needed to happen and God was not behind the wheel of Terry's car. It was his son who had a horrible driving record. The very fact that Nick is still a minor puts the entire responsibility on his mother and father's shoulders. Yet they cannot even stand up and face it. Obviously they don't believe that in life there are consequences for ones actions. And they have taught it to their kids. That is sad because they will never get it. They come across as selfish and non compassionate morons. I don't hate them personally but I sure as hell detest their thinking and their behavior. And by the way, jeade, who says shame on you....I took care of someones son who was in a horrilbe wreck due to a drunk hitting him while he was on his motorcyle. He was 23 years old and ended up paralized from the neck down and put into a nursing home where he eventually died. He was someones son. Just like John is someones son. Yeah, Nick is someones son too but in less than 8 months he will walk into his parents arms. Can you say the same thing about John?

excellent point -- we all know the hogan family is going through multiple crises right now, but when it's all said and done, each of them is alive and healthy. john's life and the lives of his family and loved ones will never be the same. all because one moron, who believed he was invincible (is anyone else just completely disgusted with the way he bragged about his tickets???) didn't learn his lesson the first hundred times he was pulled over. that child has self-entitled spoiled brat written all over him.
still feel bad for hulk. don't agree with anything he's done or said but i still feel bad. nick on the other hand can rot in his little padded cell until he understands that there are consequences.

"My cell is only half as big as my bathroom (at home). That comment says it all.

I cannot say that I agree with everything that Hulk Hogan has said and done. I feel for both families as both have been affected by this tragedy. We have to take a step back and stop thinking as we are justified in casting stones at the Hogan family when alot of us live in glass homes. The tragic accident that landed this young man in the medical state that he is in cannot be reversed and for the public and the media to continue to add fuel to the fire with this tapes is unjust as well. We are so into the gossip because that is what all of this is instead of trying to figure out how to help John's family as well as help Nick get thru this. When he comes out and goes home it will be over for the media however this is something that he will take to his grave I am sure. We have a young man that is comotosed and all the money spend to junk could be going to his family. We have a young man that only he knows how bad this hurts him and you know it does Nick is not without remorse I am sure. Let's as humans try and help them both instead of tearing them down.

It's probably more difficult to mask or control one's morals and values during stressful times. Terry Gene Bollea (Hulk Hogan) may no longer be considered spoof superhero Mr. America, but more akin to Mr Peterson or Mr Anti-hero. His family and son appeared to behave as irresponsible brats who believed laws or consequences for illegal acts didn't apply to them (AKA criminal thinking). To the Bollea family: You might want to begin atoning for those you've harmed before Hulk meets the OMNIPOTENT super hero at the pearly gates!

Kindly remember this life is ruled by our choices--and we all reap what we sow, and we must journey, the Road we have chosen, be it good or bad.

Our Choices rule- where we shall spend our days. Most often thank goodness, no one forces us to make the choices we do, so in reality, and truthfully; we cannot blame others, when our lives take a bad turn, by a wrong choice that we ourselves have made.
That applies to both sides of any given situation

If this wasn't so tragic, it might be funny. Why does Hogan think he's always right? Let's look in the mirror, Hulkamaniacs. WE taught him that.

And as far as his "new-found religion" - let's say it together: Train. Eat your vitamins. SAY YOUR PRAYERS!!!

Christians aren't perfect. Just saved. Although it does look - to me, OK? - that Hulk wants to be both.

Is it to early to say that Hulk's colors - as a face - are RED and YELLOW? Yeah, I guess so.

please help the hogan family hulk hogan is the best and it was a mistake. 17 yrs of age we all make them please rallelly around the hogans, that family that is sueing is money hunger.

I believe that what happened to the hogan family can happen to anyone in this world. i feel that those recordings from the jail is a huge invasion of privacy and whatever is said in those recordings is something that the hogan family as people have the right to say, they can talk about whatever they want with their son, and if john was not wearing his seatbelt is a decision that he made for himself and it is not nicks fault on what the outcome of that tragic event was.

Hogan continues to do wrong by Nick by not telling him, "Look, what you did was wrong. You need to stay in jail and reflect on what you did, what you have done wrong in the past, and think about the direction you want your life to go when you get out of jail. I have been too lenient with you. I did you a disservice by allowing you to run wild. We both need to change and, as we should, suffer the consequences of our actions." I HATE hearing Hulk make all those excuses for his son - I think he does this mainly because he feels responsible. By allowing Nick to continue to believe the crash was "God's will", Hulk is shirking his parental responsibility.

I'm still reeling over the fact that Hogan said that the accident would make John a better person. Yeah, he looks much better now, hooked up to the ventilator and all. I'm sure he'd say "Much better, thanks, Nick, buddy!", if he could speak, that is. And Nick telling his dad to get things rolling for the reality show tells me that, not only did he not learn anything from the accident, his intentions since then are purely mercenary. Hogan suddenly talking about God's will is laughable. I watched a few episodes on his "reality" show and I don't recall him mentioning God's will ever. Of course Hogan would want to comfort his son while he's in jail; that's only natural. However, if he had taught his son some values to begin with, perhaps none of this would be happening right now and John's father would be able to enjoy the company of his son, rather than hear Nick say that John was "a negative person" and Hogan say that he didn't know what John did to deserve this, that he must have some kind of negative karma. Kids make mistakes, sometimes brutally costly ones, no doubt about it, and everyone is deserving of forgiveness, but Hogan and his son are behaving as though the victim had done something for which to atone! Some Fathers' Day for the parents of these boys, huh? Still, both Hogans got the better of the deal. They get to say "I love you" to each other, knowing that in a few months, they'll be able to hug each other and get on w/their lives. Instead of hearing "I love you, Dad", all John's father is going to hear is the sound of the ventilator and probably the accusatory words of Hogan and his kid playing over and over in his mind.

If Hulk Hogan thinks he fooled anybody with his performance on Larry King he's delusional. This wasn't an interview for him. It was just an acting gig similar to those he performed in the ring. It amazes me what these losers think they can get away with. We're not buying it so Hogan might as well save his breath. Put a fork in him. He's done.

I think everyone should leave the Hogans alone, everyone makes mistakes!

People need to stop blamming Hulk he wasnt driving! It was an accident and the only reasson this has gone so far is because someone is trying to get rich off of an accident, I mean come on do you really think Nick was trying to hurt his friend on purpose? Everyone needs to drop it and quite bad mouthing the Hulks and let them live there lifes, no one tells you how to live your life!!!!!!!!! And for Linda it is none of anyones business who she dates! Why try to make the family feel bad for trying to be happy? Yeah they make mistakes but who doesnt?

i for one don't criticize hulk other than him being a bad parent and i suspect somewhat encouraging nick to drive recklessly.

HOWEVER, i think i have a right to criticize nick because he exemplifies what can happen when you live as if there will be no consequences. he should consider himself lucky he's only in jail for 8 months. he just imprisoned his best friend for life.

and cara, this is like, the fiftieth "mistake". except this time he didn't get away with it.

i'm watching nancy grace right now and they said he had about "10 to 12 drinks" for his blood alcohol level to be where it was during the crash. that right there is proof that that child is a moron.

Boycott American Gladiators and their advertisers until they get that sorry excuse for a human being off the show!

I feel really bad for johns family and john..... ok I feel for the hogan family I have been in nicks place minus drinking but I lost my best friend in a accident in 2004 I was driving on a gravel road just messing around like kids do I lost control my friend wasn’t wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the blazer. then not only did I have to deal with losing my best friend I had to spend a year in court trying not to spend the rest of my life in jail I still 4 years later have nightmares about what happened no ever intends on hurting their friends. but when kids get together they do stupid things Nick it will get better