Real American Freestyle (RAF) Wrestling joins World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for a 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 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 death, Hogan shared his enthusiasm with 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 crucial for 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, mentor, and business partner. His voice will be very present, and this league will find unique ways to keep him as part of it.
Chad Bronstein
Kurt Angle, American Olympic gold medalist and one of WWE’s biggest stars in the early 2000s, will be the commentator. Bronstein revealed that Hogan suggested Angle’s participation. Jimmy Hart, former WWE manager, and John Layfield, former world champion, will also be part of 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
