Real American Freestyle (RAF) Wrestling joins World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for an emotional video tribute to the late commissioner Hulk Hogan, which will air during its inaugural event this Saturday. Hogan, a key figure in the expansion of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the 1980s, passed away on July 24 at the age of 71. The event, which will take place at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, will be broadcast via FOX Nation. A few months ago, Hogan shared his enthusiasm with The Associated Press about RAF, his new project co-founded with Chad Bronstein. Bronstein, also CEO of RAF, has assured that Hogan’s influence will remain fundamental to the company.
RAF and WWE maintain a cordial relationship. Real American Beer, RAF’s main sponsor, is 10% owned by WWE and was also co-founded by Bronstein. American Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, one of WWE’s most important stars in the early 2000s, will participate as a commentator. Bronstein revealed that it was Hogan who suggested Angle’s participation. In addition, former WWE manager Jimmy Hart and former world champion John Layfield will also be present at Saturday’s event. The main event will pit Wyatt Hendrickson against Mostafa Aly Elsayed Gabr Elders, from Egypt. Other featured 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. In the women’s category, the matchups between Kennedy Blades and Alejandra Rivera, as well as Sarah Hildebrandt against Zeltzin Hernandez, will take place.I was very proud. He has been a great friend, mentor, and business partner. And his voice will be very important; this league will find unique ways to integrate it.
Chad Bronstein
