More details from SRS here - https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/real-american-freestyle-hold-first-event-august-30
i assume there’s a memecoin involved
I’m surprised at some of the names (Ben Askren, Gable Steveson) on the talent side of things, but business-wise, this feels like it’s gonna be a stinker. They’ve probably found some way to just pump and dump tax credits or VC funding through this or something.
Eric and Hogan taking peoples money while the business flounders? They would never!
Seriously, actual wrestling in America has a very limited audience at least in my part of the country.
Then, it happened. Last month, Oklahoma State’s Wyatt Hendrickson stunned Minnesota’s Gable Steveson — an Olympic gold medalist in Tokyo — with a late takedown to claim the national title at heavyweight in collegiate — or folkstyle — wrestling.
Hendrickson saluted President Donald Trump after his victory last month in Philadelphia. Then, with a United States flag draped over his shoulders, the Air Force second lieutenant walked over and shook Trump’s hand and hugged him.
Hendrickson’s dramatic win and the moments that followed vaulted wrestling into the mainstream and made the timing perfect for Hogan to help launch Real American Freestyle. He’ll be commissioner of a league that announced its plans on Wednesday.
So… much like their beer, they’re hoping the MAGA fans will hop on board.
Is that what all this is about? Hogan and Bisch trying to get involved in legit wrestling because they’re too big of carnies for even the world of pro wrestling
Seriously, that’s kind of hilarious.
