Fox Nation Teams Up with Hulk Hogan for Real American Freestyle
Fox Nation has recently secured an exclusive broadcast partnership with Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and Chad Bronstein’s Real American Freestyle (RAF), marking their second foray into live sports coverage. The announcement was made by Fox Nation President Lauren Petterson, who expressed excitement about the collaboration with the RAF team.
The partnership will see Fox Nation airing the inaugural match, RAF01, scheduled to take place on August 30 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. Furthermore, Fox Nation has also acquired the broadcast rights for a second event set to happen later this fall, with details to be revealed at a later date.
Real American Freestyle, spearheaded by Hogan, Bischoff, Bronstein, and Izzy Martinez, aims to revolutionize amateur-style wrestling by professionalizing the sport. To provide expert analysis during RAF01, the event has enlisted the services of wrestler and Olympian Kurt Angle, former MMA champion Chael Sonnen, and MMA world champion Bubba Jenkins as commentators.
In a statement, Hogan expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with Fox Nation, highlighting the network’s alignment with the RAF brand and their shared vision for the future of wrestling. Bischoff echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of having the right broadcast partner to deliver an exceptional experience for fans.
RAF’s collaboration with UFC, USA Wrestling, NIL organizations, and the NCAA allows both emerging and established athletes to compete in the sport. Additionally, proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Cleveland State University to support academic and athletic initiatives for students.
The first matches for RAF01 will feature exciting matchups such as Bo Nickal vs. Jacob Cardenas, Yianni Diakomihalis vs. Bajrang Punia, and Darrion Caldwell vs. Real Woods, among others.
In other programming news, CBS is set to launch a new bi-weekly series called “Big Brother: Unlocked,” hosted by “Big Brother” winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur. The show will offer viewers an insider look at season 27 with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and analysis from celebrity guests and former “Big Brother” contestants.
On the entertainment front, Apple TV+ will premiere the third season of the hit series “Loot” this fall. The show follows Molly as she navigates life after receiving an $87 billion divorce settlement and leads the Wells Foundation. Season 3 will feature returning cast members alongside guest appearances from acclaimed stars like Adam Scott, Henry Winkler, and more.
With an array of exciting content and partnerships on the horizon, Fox Nation, CBS, and Apple TV+ are set to deliver a diverse range of programming to captivate audiences across different genres. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as these platforms continue to push the boundaries of entertainment.
