American Freestyle Wrestling Wrestling issued a statement, following the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan on Thursday. Clearwater, FL Police confirmed the cause of death as “cardiac arrest.”
The league, which was founded earlier this year by Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Izzy Martinez and Chad Bronstein has no plans to fold, as the league will move forward and honor the legacy of Hogan.
Today 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. 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. 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. This league is part of his legacy, and we intend to honor it.
American Freestyle announced this past Monday, the league’s official broadcast partner is subscription based FOX Nation. The inaugural matchup event “RAF01” that will take place on Saturday, August 30th at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.