Hulk Hogan is stepping back into the spotlight—not in the ring, but through the screen. In a major win for the wrestling icon, Fox Nation has officially secured the streaming rights to his new wrestling venture, the Real American Freestyle (RAF) League.
A Patriotic Punch: RAF Hits the Screen
The 71-year-old legend, real name Terry Bollea, co-founded the RAF alongside Eric Bischoff (69)and entrepreneur Chad Bronstein (38). The league’s highly anticipated inaugural event, RAF01, will stream exclusively on Fox Nation on 30 August, broadcasting live from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
The deal also includes the rights to RAF’s second event, set to take place later this year.
Big Names, Big Energy
RAF aims to deliver premium freestyle wrestling with top-tier production, an electrifying crowd experience, and expert commentary. Fox Nation described the events as “an exhilarating experience, packed with action and an immersive show atmosphere.”
The commentary team brings serious star power:
• Kurt Angle (55) – Olympic gold medallist and wrestling icon
• Chael Sonnen (47) – Former UFC fighter and sports analyst
• Bubba Jenkins (35) – Freestyle world champion
RAF01 Match Card Highlights
The stacked fight lineup includes:
• Bo Nickal (28) vs Jacob Cardenas (24)
• Yianni Diakomihalis (25) vs Bajrang Punia (30)
• Darrion Caldwell (36) vs Real Woods (24)
• Austin Gomez (27) vs Lance Palmer (35)
• Kennedy Blades (21) vs Alejandra Rivera (26)
• Sarah Hildebrandt (31) vs Zeltzin Hernandez (23)
RAF CEO Chad Bronstein commented:
“This partnership with Fox Nation will create a platform the athletes deserve and bring freestyle wrestling to our fans at home.”
Hogan’s Comeback – In a New Ring
Hogan’s journey with RAF comes on the heels of his latest neck surgery in May, part of a long list of medical battles. On Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, he revealed undergoing over 25 surgeriesbetween 2014 and 2024, including 10 back surgeries, shoulder repairs, and full knee and hip replacements.
Despite the setbacks, Hogan’s passion for wrestling remains undimmed. His return through RAF proves he’s still deeply connected to the sport he helped globalize.
Hulk Hogan: Wrestling Royalty
• Debut: 1977
• WWF Champion: 6-time winner, with a historic reign of 1,474 days
• WCW World Heavyweight Champion: 6-time winner, holding the title for 1,177 days total
• Iconic Moment: Slammed André the Giant at WrestleMania III in front of 90,000 fans
• nWo Co-Founder: Helped revolutionize modern wrestling
• WWE Hall of Fame Inductions:
• 2005 (Solo)
• 2020 (with the nWo)
With Real American Freestyle, Hogan is shifting the wrestling narrative once again—this time for a new generation of fans and fighters.
