Hulk Hogan sues friend Bubba the Love Sponge over leaked sex tape

Former wrestler and reality television star Hulk Hogan filed a lawsuit in county court yesterday against his friend, radio talk show host Bubba the Love Sponge, and his ex-wife Heather Clem. According to the law suit, Hogan believes that Bubba and Heather filmed him having sex with Heather at their home without his knowledge 6 years ago. The suit claims that the release of the tape “which is perceived unfavorably by the public” has diminished Hogan’s perceived value. Hogan is also suing Gawker Media for releasing parts of the tape on their celebrity gossip website gawker.com. The suit is asking for $100 million from Gawker Media and the removal of the footage from their website. They are also seeking to have the video and all copies handed over so that they can be destroyed. Bubba and Hogan have been close friends for years, Hogan was best man at Bubba’s wedding, and it is unclear why the tape was released in the first place. Lawyers for Bubba claim that he had nothing to do with the film’s release and would like to find the person responsible.