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Hulk Hogan Launches Real American Freestyle Wrestling League

5/1/2025

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Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are shaking up the wrestling world with the launch of Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAFW), set to debut on August 30 in Cleveland. This exciting new league combines freestyle wrestling with entertainment, featuring eight men's and four women's weight classes. Hogan takes the helm as commissioner, while Olympic stars Kennedy Blades, Ben Askren, and Zahid Valencia are ready to showcase their skills.

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Story summary

Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are shaking up the wrestling world with the launch of Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAFW), set to debut on August 30 in Cleveland. This exciting new league combines freestyle wrestling with entertainment, featuring eight men's and four women's weight classes. Hogan takes the helm as commissioner, while Olympic stars Kennedy Blades, Ben Askren, and Zahid Valencia are ready to showcase their skills.