On July 24, 2025, the wrestling community was heartbroken as they lost Hulk Hogan, a true legend in sports entertainment, at the age of 71. Hogan’s legacy went well beyond just his time in the ring; he stayed a key player in the industry right up until the end. One of his final projects was Real American Freestyle (RAF), an innovative amateur-style wrestling league he started alongside Eric Bischoff and Chad Bronstein.
RAF was all set to kick off its first event on August 30, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, bringing together top-notch athleticism and entertainment, with Hogan stepping in as the commissioner. It’s truly devastating that he passed away just weeks before the launch, but the project is still on track, and FOX Nation will air the event as planned. In the wake of Hogan’s passing, the