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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Future of Hulk Hogan's wrestling series revealed after his sudden death
Fox Nation will reportedly still stream Hulk Hogan 's new wrestling series - despite his shock death on Thursday at the age of 71. The wrestling legend - whose real name was Terry Bollea - suffered a cardiac arrest, with medics unable to save him. Hogan's sudden death comes just weeks before the scheduled launch of 'Real American Freestyle,' a promotion co-founded by the wrestling icon. 'RAF01' is slated to be broadcast on Fox Nation on August 30 but Hogan's tragic passing sparked uncertainty about the future of the series. On Thursday, however, TMZ reported that 'Real American Freestyle' will still be shown live on the Fox News streaming service. 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hulk Hogan, who single-handedly shaped the world of professional wrestling and inspired millions around the world. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and his many fans,' Fox Nation president Lauren Petterson told TMZ. 'RAF01,' is set to take place at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, with the organization's second event reportedly scheduled for this fall. 'Real American Freestyle' CEO Chad Bronstein - one of Hogan's co-founders - said the new league is 'part of his legacy' and that they 'intend to honor it.' '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,' he told TMZ. '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.' Bronstein continued: '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.'
Epoch Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Fox Nation Acquires TV Rights to Hulk Hogan's ‘Real American Freestyle' Wrestling League
Fox Nation is getting into the ring with Hulk Hogan, signing a deal to become the exclusive broadcast partner of Real American Freestyle, the WWE Hall of Famer's wrestling league. The on-demand streaming service, a companion to the Fox News Channel, announced the new deal on Monday, revealing it will air the league's inaugural matchup event, 'RAF01,' scheduled for Aug. 30 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Perth Now
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle league events to be streamed by Fox Nation
Hulk Hogan has seen the rights to stream Real American Freestyle league events snapped up by Fox Nation. The 71-year-old wrestling veteran, born Terry Bollea, started the group with co-founders Eric Bischoff, 69, and 38-year-old Chad Bronstein, and subscription platform Fox Nation will stream the league's inaugural event, RAF01, on 30 August from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The streaming deal also includes the league's second event, scheduled to take place later in the year. Chad, who is CEO of Real American Freestyle, said in a statement: 'This partnership with Fox Nation will create a platform the athletes deserve and bring freestyle wrestling to our fans at home.' Fox Nation described the events as an 'exhilarating experience, packed with action and an immersive show atmosphere'. RAF's commentary team will include Olympic gold medallist Kurt Angle, 55, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen, 47, and 35-year-old freestyle world champion Bubba Jenkins. The RAF01 match card 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, and Sarah Hildebrandt, 31, vs 23-year-old Zeltzin Hernandez. It comes after Hulk underwent neck surgery in May. The brawler, who has openly discussed his extensive history of surgeries, recently told WWE star Logan Paul he has undergone at least 25 operations between 2014 and 2024. On Jake's podcast 'Impaulsive,' he said: ''I've had 10 back surgeries. Both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders – everything.' Hulk began his wrestling career in 1977 and achieved global fame in the 1980s with the World Wrestling Federation. He won the WWF Championship six times, with his longest reign lasting a record 1,474 days. Hulk also secured the WCW World Heavyweight Championship six times, holding the title for a cumulative 1,177 days, the longest in WCW history. His match against André the Giant at WrestleMania III in 1987 is iconic, where he famously body-slammed the 520-pound Giant before a crowd of over 90,000 fans. The wrestler played a pivotal role in the formation of the New World Order (nWo) in WCW, revolutionising wrestling storylines. Hulk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice – first as an individual in 2005 and later as a member of the nWo in 2020.
Malaysian Reserve
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
FOX NATION TEAMS UP WITH HULK HOGAN AND ERIC BISCHOFF AS EXCLUSIVE PARTNER FOR "REAL AMERICAN FREESTYLE"
FOX Nation Strikes Deal to Become Broadcast Partner for Inaugural Matches NEW YORK, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FOX Nation has signed its second deal in the live sports arena, entering the ring as the exclusive broadcast partner for WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and Chad Bronstein's Real American Freestyle (RAF), announced FOX Nation president Lauren Petterson. Through this new partnership, FOX Nation will broadcast the highly anticipated inaugural matchup event 'RAF01' that will take place on Saturday, August 30th at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH. FOX Nation has also secured the broadcast rights to the second event, which will take place this fall, with a venue to be announced at a later date. In making the announcement, Petterson said, 'We're thrilled to partner with the Real American Freestyle team as they build a visionary brand that redefines the future of wrestling. Fusing elite athleticism with unmatched entertainment, it's an honor to be part of the new era of the world's oldest and most iconic sport.' 'Real American Freestyle is creating something that's never been done before, and we needed a partner that understood that and could build with us,' said Hulk Hogan, Commissioner of Real American Freestyle. 'FOX Nation is synergistic with our brand, they appreciate the importance of bringing this sport to the masses, and they believe in our goal.' 'FOX Nation immediately understood the vision we had for Real American Freestyle making them the perfect partner for this historic media rights deal and the first of its kind in the sport,' said Real American Freestyle's Chief Media Officer, Eric Bischoff. 'Having the right broadcast partner is critical to putting on a good show for the fans and we are thrilled to be working with FOX.' 'Our goal in creating Real American Freestyle was to make historical moves to professionalize the sport of wrestling,' said Chad Bronstein, co-founder and CEO of Real American Freestyle. 'This partnership with FOX Nation will create a platform the athletes deserve and bring freestyle wrestling to our fans at home.' Real American Freestyle is redefining wrestling coverage with a bold, modern approach and a mission to professionalize the sport. Led by icons Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Chad Bronstein and Izzy Martinez, the brand brings a reimagined style of storytelling that blends fierce competition with top-tier entertainment. This new partnership will bring FOX Nation subscribers an exhilarating experience, packed with action and an immersive show atmosphere. Recently, the RAF team welcomed legendary wrestler and Olympian Kurt Angle, former MMA champion and renowned broadcast analyst Chael Sonnen, and MMA world champion Bubba Jenkins, as live event commentators to provide expertise analysis during RAF01. In collaboration with the UFC, USA Wrestling, NIL organizations and the NCAA, RAF creates a groundbreaking platform where athletes — from emerging talents to established stars — can compete regardless of their status, opening new doors for the next generation of wrestling greats. Proceeds for each ticket sold have been pledged to Cleveland State University to continue its role as a pillar of the Cleveland community. A staunch supporter of local athletes and wrestlers across the city in particular, Cleveland State University has provided opportunities for thousands of its students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. The first matches for RAF01, RAF's debut fight card, include: Bo Nickal vs. Jacob Cardenas Yianni Diakomihalis vs. Bajrang Punia Darrion Caldwell vs. Real Woods Austin Gomez vs. Lance Palmer Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez Further matches are in development, including a featured, main card bout. FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans. Featuring more than 10,000 hours of content, the subscription service includes lifestyle and entertainment content, as well as historical documentaries and investigative series from a multitude of FOX News personalities. Morning Consult named FOX Nation as one of the top 10 fastest-growing brands in 2023 among Gen Z adults, with the platform placing in the top 15 overall. Launched in 2018, FOX Nation is available at and via app for iOS devices, Android devices, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, FuboTV, Vizio TVs, and Samsung TVs, as well as DIRECTV, DIRECTV STEAM, YouTube TV, Comcast Xfinity, Cox Contour, The Roku Channel, DISH and SLING. FOX Nation Media Contact: Alexandra Coscia: 212.301.3272 or
Washington Post
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
FOX Nation to stream Real American Freestyle wrestling events
FOX Nation announced Monday that it will be the streaming partner for Real American Freestyle wrestling. The first event, called RAF 01, is scheduled for August 30 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland . FOX Nation also will stream a second event in the fall at a date to be determined.
