RAF Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan with WWE Collaboration
Real American Freestyle (RAF) Wrestling joins World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for a moving 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 be held at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, will be broadcast on FOX Nation. Months before his passing, Hogan shared his enthusiasm with The Associated Press about RAF, his new company co-founded with Chad Bronstein. Bronstein, also CEO of RAF, assures 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. The event will feature the participation of American Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, one of the biggest WWE stars in the early 2000s, who 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 be involved in Saturday’s show. The main event will see Wyatt Hendrickson face Mostafa Aly Elsayed Gabr Elders from Egypt. Other men’s matches include Bo Nickal against Jacob Cardenas; Yianni Diakomihalis against Bajrang Punia; Darrion Caldwell against Real Woods; and Austin Gomez against Lance Palmer. The scheduled women’s matches are Kennedy Blades against Alejandra Rivera and Sarah Hildebrandt against Zeltzin Hernandez.“I was very proud. He has been a great friend, mentor, and business partner. His voice will be present in this league, which will find unique ways to honor him,” commented Bronstein.
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