RAF Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan in Collaboration with WWE
The wrestling world is gearing up for a special event. Real American Freestyle (RAF) Wrestling is joining forces with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for a tribute video to the late commissioner Hulk Hogan, which will air during its inaugural event this Saturday. Hogan, a key figure in the popularization of the then World Wrestling Federation 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.Months before his passing, Hogan expressed his enthusiasm to The Associated Press about RAF, his new company co-founded with Chad Bronstein. Bronstein, also CEO of RAF, assured that Hogan’s influence will remain fundamental to the company. The relationship between RAF and WWE is cordial. 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 to me, mentor, and business partner. And that’s why his voice will be very… this league will devise unique ways for him to be a part of it.
Chad Bronstein, CEO of RAF
American Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, one of WWE’s most important stars in the early 2000s, will be a commentator. Bronstein revealed that Hogan suggested Angle’s participation. Former WWE manager Jimmy Hart and former world champion John Layfield will also participate in Saturday’s event. The main event will feature the matchup between Wyatt Hendrickson and 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 support us a lot. There is no competition because they are two totally different groups. The same goes for the UFC: we are not competition.
Chad Bronstein, CEO of RAF
