Real American Freestyle Wrestling: Everything we know right now

Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are back in the “spotlight” with the launch of Real American Freestyle (RAF), a new wrestling league that claims to be blended authentic freestyle wrestling with entertainment flair. Set to debut later this year, RAF are saying that they aim to provide a fresh platform for wrestlers and fans alike.​ Real American Freestyle is an unscripted wrestling league focusing on freestyle and folkstyle wrestling. Unlike traditional professional wrestling, which more often than not involves scripted outcomes in the modern era, RAF emphasizes genuine competition. The league plans to feature matches across eight men’s and four women’s weight classes, showcasing talents from collegiate wrestling and MMA backgrounds. The concept was reportedly inspired by a dramatic NCAA championship match where Wyatt Hendrickson defeated Olympic gold medallist Gable Steveson. This event highlighted the potential for freestyle wrestling to captivate a broader audience. RAF aims to capitalize on this by offering