Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff announced the launch of Real American Freestyle wrestling (RAF) back in April. Since then, RAF has been gearing up for its inaugural event on August 30, and that includes Kurt Angle officially joining up with the new promotion.
A lot of fans want to know what RAF plans to do in the aftermath of Hogan’s shocking death this morning. RAF issued a statement saying it intends to honor Commissioner Hogan’s legacy by moving forward with its launch as planned.
Today we lost our
ADCommissioner. We lost a friend. And the sport of wrestling lost one of its greatest champions, not just in the ring, but in spirit. Hulk Hogan believed wrestling was more than just entertainment. He saw it as a brotherhood, a proving ground and a platform for… pic.twitter.com/08McsIkHgV
— Real American Freestyle (@RAFWrestlingUSA) July 24, 2025
“Today we lost our Commissioner. We lost a friend. And the sport of wrestling lost one of its greatest champions, not just in the ring, but in spirit. Hulk Hogan believed wrestling was more than just entertainment. He saw it as a brotherhood, a proving ground and a platform for greatness. That’s what Real American Freestyle was built to be, a new stage for the toughest, most passionate athletes on Earth. And Hulk was at the center of it. From day one, he threw his weight behind this league. He met with athletes. He watched tape, shared stories and showed up like only he could. RAF was personal to him, something bigger than all of us. This league is part of his legacy, and we intend to honor it.”
Eric Bischoff confirmed that the show will go on:
The Show goes on. BROTHER! https://t.co/FEOCyhoUJr
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) July 24, 2025
Do you think RAF has any shot to make it without Hogan in the mix? Let me know in the comments below, Cagesiders.
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