RAF Pays Tribute to Hulk Hogan with WWE Collaboration
Real American Freestyle (RAF) Wrestling joins World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) for an emotional video tribute to the late commissioner Hulk Hogan, which will air during its inaugural event this Saturday. Hogan, recognized for catapulting the then World Wrestling Federation (WWF) to fame 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 ago, Hogan shared his enthusiasm with The Associated Press about RAF, his new company co-founded with Chad Bronstein. Bronstein, who is also CEO of RAF, stated that Hogan’s influence will continue to be a fundamental part of 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.He was super 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
Kurt Angle, American Olympic gold medalist and 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 see Wyatt Hendrickson face 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. Scheduled women’s matches are Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera and Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez.We don’t compete with them. They are very supportive. There is no competition because they are two totally different groups. The same goes for the UFC: we are not competition.
Chad Bronstein
