More details on Real American Freestyle.
On Wednesday, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff announced Real American Freestyle Wrestling. The AP announced the first event will be held on August 30th in Cleveland, Ohio.
According to Hogan, Kennedy Blades will be the face of the women’s division. Zahid Valencia and Ben Askren have agreed to participate on the men’s side. Hogan said Wyatt Hendrickson and Gable Steveson are possible additions.
Hogan considers the new league an alternative to pro wrestling. Bischoff is the chief media officer. Israel Martinez is the chief operating officer.
Hogan’s Real American Beer serves as the title sponsor. Chad Bronstein is the co-founder and president. Left Lane Capital, which has backed Gerard Piqué’s Kings League, Shaun White’s Snow League and League One Volleyball, among other things, has added this to its list of ventures. Cassius is another sponsor.
“The idea was so exciting that I get a chance to be involved with all these young people and help guide them in any way, especially to make them huge stars and create a future for them,” Hogan said. “People might be surprised, but wrestling is wrestling, brother. I see this as an opportunity for me to get involved, to get back, quit sitting on the couch, to get involved with a bunch of powerful athletes that I can relate to as far as championship material, guys that are on top of their game, and I just — I couldn’t pass on it.”
Fightful will provide more details on the venture when they are known.
