RAF Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan with WWE Support
Real American Freestyle (RAF) has forged an alliance with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for a moving tribute video to the late commissioner Hulk Hogan, which will air during Saturday’s inaugural event. Hogan, recognized for catapulting the then World Wrestling Federation to fame in the 1980s, passed away on July 24 at the age of 71. The event, which will be held at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, will be broadcast on FOX Nation. A few months before his death, Hogan enthusiastically shared details about RAF, his new initiative co-founded with Chad Bronstein.RAF and WWE maintain a friendly relationship. Real American Beer, RAF’s main sponsor, is 10% owned by WWE and was also co-founded by Bronstein.I was very proud. He has been a great friend, mentor, and business partner. His voice will be very present and this league will find unique ways to incorporate it.
Chad Bronstein
American Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, one of WWE’s biggest stars in the early 2000s, will provide commentary. Bronstein revealed that Hogan suggested Angle’s participation. In addition, former WWE manager Jimmy Hart and former world champion John Layfield will also participate in Saturday’s event. The main event will pit Wyatt Hendrickson against Mostafa Aly Elsayed Gabr Elders from Egypt. Other men’s matches include Bo Nickal vs. Jacob Cardenas; Yianni Diakomihalis vs. Bajrang Punia; Darrion Caldwell vs. Real Woods; and Austin Gomez vs. Lance Palmer. The scheduled women’s matches are Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera and Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez.We don’t compete with them. They provide us with a lot of support. There is no competition because they are two totally different groups. The same goes for the UFC, we are not competition.
Chad Bronstein
