Real American Freestyle Extends FOX Nation Ties

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | Last updated Jan 23, 2026 2:47 AM ET

Real American Freestyle has extended their relationship with FOX Nation, securing their long-term future.

The new deal follows in the aftermath of their success of RAF05. Reports indicate that the event resulted in the largest single day of new subscriber acquisitions for FOX Nation. As of early 2026, FOX Nation’s total subscriber base is estimated to be between 2 million and 2.5 million. The agreement ensures the streaming platform remains the sole home for the league’s nationwide events.

The promotion, which was co-founded by the late wrestling icon Hulk Hogan alongside CEO Chad Bronstein, Eric Bischoff, and Izzy Martinez, is expecting big things. The first event under the new extension, RAF06, is scheduled for February 28 at the Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. Olympic Gold medalist and former UFC “Champ-Champ” Henry Cejudo returns to his freestyle roots to face UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber.

Five shows in, Real American Freestyle has become a top subscription driver for @foxnation, with RAF05 marking the platform’s biggest day of subscriber growth in more than a year.

Partnerships don’t usually move this quickly. This one did.

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— Real American Freestyle (@RAFWrestlingUSA) January 22, 2026

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“We’re incredibly proud of what has been built over the first five events and the strong momentum Real American Freestyle has generated. They have been great partners who share our commitment to delivering premium content, and we look forward to expanding this relationship as the league continues to grow,” Peterson

“This extension reflects the momentum we’ve been building since the first event and the incredible partnership we’ve developed. FOX Nation saw early on that there was an opportunity to give elite wrestling a true professional platform, and the audience response has continued to grow with each show,” Bornstein

“RAF is reaching core wrestling fans and pulling in new ones. Elite athletes, real stories, clear stakes, and crossover matchups that bring audiences together. FOX Nation understands how to grow long-term programming, and this extension gives us the space to keep developing RAF the right way,” Bischoff

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