HULK HOGAN: Was Bubba the Leaker?

POSTED BY: Marilyn

Shortly after news broke that Hulk Hogan was on the hunt for the person or persons who made and leaked his sex tape comes word that the culprit may have been his best friend.

According to TMZ, the wrestling legend's buddy Bubba the Love Sponge "not only secretly videotaped Hulk having sex -- he bragged afterwards that the tape was a goldmine that could be the key to Bubba's retirement." The folks at the gossip blog have seen the last few minutes of Hulk's leaked sex tape, in which he gets intimate with Bubba's ex-wife Heather Clem. And TMZ says, "It's very clear -- Bubba was in on it. Moments after the deed is done and Hulk leaves, Bubba says to his wife...'If we ever did want to retire, all we'd have to do is use this footage.'"

After learning about Bubba's appearance on the tape, the Hulkster told TMZ, "I'm sick to my stomach right now."

The sex tape was allegedly shot at a friend's house six years ago, before Bubba and Heather got married. Hulk served as the best man at their wedding. They have since divorced.