In a shocking twist, Hulk's ex-wife tells TMZ ... Brooke cutting off the family for "bogus, selfish, childish reasons" will have long-term consequences -- ensuring her kids never realize their grandfather is the great Hulk Hogan.

On Thursday, Brooke’s mom, Linda Hogan broke down in tears over her failed marriage to Hulk, as well as her strained relationship with her daughter. The “Hogan Knows Best” alum reflected on her broken family in an emotional video shared to her Instagram Stories.

Linda Hogan said her ex-husband Hulk Hogan was a "good father" to their children in a recent interview with TMZ, despite calling him a 'liar" and "sex addict" earlier in the week. Linda said that Hulk spent around "$3 million" on their daughter Brooke's career, "with no questions asked."