Overview
- Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and Israel Martinez have formally unveiled Real American Freestyle, an amateur-style wrestling league with professional opportunities.
- The league’s inaugural event is confirmed for August 30, 2025, in Cleveland, featuring matches across eight men’s and four women’s weight classes.
- Backed by Left Lane Capital, Cassius, and Hogan’s Real American Beer, the league is endorsed by USA Wrestling, NCAA, and NIL organizations.
- Top amateur wrestlers, including Kennedy Blades, Zahid Valencia, and Ben Askren, are part of the initial roster, with potential additions like Gable Steveson and Wyatt Hendrickson.
- The league promises seven-figure earning opportunities for athletes and aims to blend competitive integrity with The Voice-style storytelling to engage fans.