In a new book, wrestling legend and reality TV star Hulk Hogan confesses that he would have committed suicide if it weren’t for a surprise phone call.

The phone call that saved Hogan was from boxer and “Gladiators” co-star, Laila Ali.

His new book, “My Life Outside the Ring,” Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, tells how he’s had a really hard time after his break up with wife Linda after their 23 years of marriage.

Around that same time, Hogan was also coping with his son Nick’s car accident, in which Nick got in jail, and Nick’s friend suffered a brain damage.

The Daily News quotes Hogan’s book where he begged his wife to not file for divorce. “Our son’s just had this accident — if we do this now, it’ll make us look like the Britney Spears family. Please, don’t file for divorce.’”

Hogan also made a confession that his ex-wife is an abusive alcoholic who once made a threat to beat their son with a wine bottle.

(via CNN)