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Hulk Hogan to be honored in video tribute at inaugural Real American Freestyle wrestling event

The promotion honors Hulk Hogan's legacy with a permanent commissioner role and features Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle providing commentary at its inaugural event.

  • Real American Freestyle wrestling will hold its inaugural event on August 30, 2025, at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, airing on Fox Nation.
  • The event honors wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who died on July 24, 2025, at age 71, with a video tribute and a permanent posthumous role as commissioner.
  • Nick Hogan, Hulk Hogan's son, confirmed his involvement, stating he will represent his father's legacy and guide the promotion moving forward.
  • Chad Bronstein, who helped found RAF and serves as its CEO, stated that Hogan will continue to have a major impact on the company. Additionally, RAF has a positive relationship with WWE, which holds a 10% stake in its main sponsor.
  • The debut includes matches featuring notable wrestlers and commentary from Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, with plans for a weekly TV series launching in 2026.
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Hulk Hogan to be honored in video tribute at inaugural Real American Freestyle wrestling event

Real American Freestyle wrestling has teamed up with World Wrestling Entertainment for a video tribute to the late commissioner Hulk Hogan.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Friday, August 29, 2025.
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