-- Hulk Hogan's ex-wife, Linda Hogan (Linda Bollea), has fired back at Hogan following his appearance on Howard Stern Tuesday morning. During the show, Hogan claimed Linda mentally abused her during their marriage, which put him on a downward spiral that led to him having sex with Bubba the Love Sponge's wife six years ago, which was recorded without his knowledge and leaked this week.

In a response issued to TMZ, Linda said she "never abused Hulk Hogan," and called him a liar. Linda's divorce attorney, Raymond Rafool, also responded on Linda's behalf, calling Hogan "a pitiful excuse for a grown man to avoid taking responsibility for his own mishaps and actions."

Rafool added, "It is a shame that Hulk Hogan tries to deflect his immorality with false allegations that Linda verbally and emotionally abused him. Linda Hogan never abused Hulk Hogan – verbally, mentally, or otherwise."

[ LINK: Full story at TMZ.com - http://tmz.me/T1TQsu - http://tmz.me/T1TQsu ]

-- Linda Bollea has been announced for the season premiere of TLC's "Brides of Beverly Hills" show, which premieres Friday, November 2. Linda will be a guest star on the show seeking a wedding gown. The episode description reads:

"Vowing to deliver even more glitz, glamour and drama, the season kicks off with the premiere episode featuring the famous reality TV star Linda Hogan. Best known as ex-wife of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, Linda searches for the perfect gown - even after her engagement to Charley Hill, someone her daughter's age was called off. She believes that if she finds the perfect dress, the perfect man will soon follow."

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