Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff announce Real American Freestyle Wrestling

Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are entering the world of professional freestyle wrestling. Earlier this week, the pair teased a new project and a mysterious “third man” who would be involved. On Wednesday, they announced Real American Freestyle Wrestling, a professional freestyle wrestling league set to launch this summer. They also revealed world-renowned wrestling coach Izzy Martinez as their mystery third man. Real American Freestyle Wrestling will feature eight men’s weight classes and four women’s weight classes. The promotion’s first event is scheduled for August 30 in Cleveland. Hogan says his inspiration for launching the league came from watching Wyatt Hendrickson defeat Gable Steveson to win the NCAA National Heavyweight title in March and then celebrate with the U.S. President. “When I saw that happen and I saw our President hug him, I went, OK, we are on point, we’re ready to go and instincts have prevailed and I smell victory,” Hogan told the Associated Press. “I think we’re right on track, brothe