Real American Freestyle Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan with WWE
In an emotional tribute, Real American Freestyle (RAF) joins World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to honor the memory of the legendary Hulk Hogan. The video tribute will air during RAF’s inaugural event this Saturday. Hogan, a key figure in the expansion of the then World Wrestling Federation in the 1980s, passed away on July 24th at the age of 71. The event will take place at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland and will be broadcast on FOX Nation. Chad Bronstein, co-founder and CEO of RAF, highlighted Hogan’s significant influence on the company. Months before his death, Hogan shared his enthusiasm for RAF with The Associated Press.RAF and WWE maintain a friendly relationship. Real American Beer, RAF’s main sponsor, is 10% owned by WWE and was also co-founded by Bronstein.“I was super proud,” Bronstein commented. “He was a great friend, mentor, and business partner. His voice will continue to be present in this league, which will seek unique ways to incorporate him.”
Chad Bronstein
American Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, one of WWE’s biggest stars in the early 2000s, 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 participate in 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.“We don’t compete with them,” Bronstein explained about RAF’s relationship with WWE. “They provide us with their support. There is no competition, as they are two totally different groups. The same goes for the UFC; we are not competition.”
Chad Bronstein
