Tribute to Hulk Hogan at the Inaugural Real American Freestyle Wrestling Event
In a touching gesture, Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAF) joins World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for a tribute video to the late commissioner Hulk Hogan, which will be broadcast during its inaugural event this Saturday. 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. A few months before his death, Hogan shared his enthusiasm for RAF with The Associated Press, a project he 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.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
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. 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. The scheduled women’s matches are Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera and Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez.We don’t compete with them. They support us a lot. 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
