The world of professional wrestling is about to get a significant shake-up with the launch of “Real American Freestyle Wrestling” (RAFW), a new venture announced by wrestling legend Hulk Hogan on Instagram.
“Real American wrestlers are some of the most disciplined, elite athletes in the world — but until now, they haven’t had a true professional stage to showcase their greatness,” Hogan said in a statement to Forbes.
RAFW promises to revolutionize the sport by focusing on unscripted, amateur-style wrestling with real money at stake. The competition will feature a diverse range of characters, including former UFC fighter Ben Askren, former national champion Zahid Valencia, and former Olympian Kennedy Blades.
- Ben Askren, a former UFC fighter, will compete in the RAFW league alongside other top athletes.
- Zahid Valencia, a former national champion, will showcase his skills in the RAFW arena.
- Kennedy Blades, a former Olympian, will represent the United States in the RAFW competition.
| Ben Askren | Former UFC fighter |
| Zahid Valencia | Former national champion |
| Kennedy Blades | Former Olympian |
“We got the cash, we got the talent, we got Real American Freestyle Wrestling!” exclaimed Israel “Izzy” Martinez, the chief operating officer of RAFW. Martinez is confident that the new venture will bring a fresh and exciting perspective to the world of professional wrestling. “You’re gonna get paid to beat people up, you’re gonna get paid to win, you’re gonna get paid to make ’em scream so roll out the carpet, I don’t want super, super, super, super, I want mega, mega, mega stars,” Hogan shouted in his promo video. “Whatcha gonna do when Real American Freestyle comes for you?!”
- Unscripted, amateur-style wrestling with real money at stake
- Diverse range of competitors, including former UFC fighters and Olympians
- Real American wrestlers will be the focus of the competition
“Real American Freestyle Wrestling is going to be a game-changer for the sport of wrestling,” said Hogan. “We’re going to make it a must-see for fans, and we’re going to give the best of the best a platform to showcase their skills.”
| Unscripted competition | Real money at stake |
| Diverse range of competitors | Former UFC fighters and Olympians |
“We’re ready to roll bro!” said Hogan, hyping up the excitement around RAFW. “This is crazy, this is crazy,” he exclaimed.
“We got the cash, we got the talent, we got Real American Freestyle Wrestling!”
exclaimed Martinez, hyping up the production. “You’re gonna get paid to beat people up, you’re gonna get paid to win, you’re gonna get paid to make ’em scream so roll out the carpet, I don’t want super, super, super, super, I want mega, mega, mega stars,” said Hogan, emphasizing the competitive nature of RAFW. “Whatcha gonna do when Real American Freestyle comes for you?!” he shouted.
- RAFW will launch on [insert date]
“We’re excited to bring Real American Freestyle Wrestling to the world,” said Hogan. “We’re going to make it a huge success, and we’re going to give the best of the best a platform to showcase their skills.”
| RAFW will launch on [insert date] |
“We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Real American Freestyle Wrestling,” said Hogan. “We’re going to make it a must-see for fans, and we’re going to give the best of the best a platform to showcase their skills.”
| We’re going to make it a huge success | We’re going to give the best of the best a platform to showcase their skills |
“We’re going to make Real American Freestyle Wrestling a household name,” said Hogan. “We’re going to give the best of the best a platform to showcase their skills, and we’re going to make it a must-see for fans.”
| We’re going to make it a household name | We’re going to give the best of the best a platform to showcase their skills |
“We’re going to make Real American Freestyle Wrestling a reality,” said Hogan.