Posthumous Tribute to Hulk Hogan at the Inaugural Real American Freestyle Wrestling Event
Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAF) joins World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for a moving video tribute to the remembered Hulk Hogan, iconic figure and former commissioner, which will be broadcast during its inaugural event this Saturday. Hogan, recognized for boosting the popularity of the then World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s, passed away on July 24th 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 departure, Hogan shared his enthusiasm with The Associated Press about RAF, his new company co-founded with Chad Bronstein.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. And his voice will be very present – this league will find unique ways to incorporate it.”
Chad Bronstein, CEO of RAF
Kurt Angle, American Olympic gold medalist and one of the biggest WWE stars in the early 2000s, will participate as a commentator. Bronstein revealed that Hogan suggested his participation. In addition, former WWE manager Jimmy Hart and former world champion John Layfield will also be part of Saturday’s event. The main event will feature a match between Wyatt Hendrickson and 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. In the women’s category, the matches between Kennedy Blades and Alejandra Rivera, and Sarah Hildebrandt against Zeltzin Hernandez will take place.“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, CEO of RAF
