Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAF) joins World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for a touching video tribute dedicated to the late commissioner Hulk Hogan, which will be broadcast during this Saturday’s inaugural event. 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 departure, Hogan shared his enthusiasm with The Associated Press about RAF, his new company co-founded with Chad Bronstein.
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 prominent stars in the early 2000s, will be in charge of the commentary. Bronstein revealed that it was Hogan who 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. In the women’s category, the matchups between Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera and Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez were scheduled.I was very proud. He has been a great friend, mentor, and business partner. His voice will be very present, and this league will look for unique ways to incorporate him.
Chad Bronstein
