Fox Nation has recently inked a groundbreaking deal as the exclusive broadcast partner for Real American Freestyle (RAF), a new wrestling venture spearheaded by wrestling legends Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and Chad Bronstein. This exciting partnership was announced by Fox Nation President Lauren Petterson, who expressed enthusiasm for being part of a project that aims to redefine the future of wrestling by combining elite athleticism with unmatched entertainment.
As part of this collaboration, Fox Nation will broadcast RAF’s inaugural match, RAF01, scheduled to take place on August 30 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. Additionally, Fox Nation has secured the rights to broadcast the second event, details of which will be revealed at a later date. Hogan, one of the driving forces behind RAF, expressed his excitement about the partnership with Fox Nation, highlighting the network’s alignment with their vision for the brand.
Led by Hogan, Bischoff, Bronstein, and Izzy Martinez, RAF is set to revolutionize amateur-style wrestling by professionalizing the sport. The event will feature renowned commentators such as wrestler and Olympian Kurt Angle, former MMA champion Chael Sonnen, and MMA world champion Bubba Jenkins. RAF aims to provide a platform for emerging and established athletes to showcase their skills, with proceeds from ticket sales being donated to Cleveland State University to support academic and athletic programs.
Bronstein, the CEO of RAF, emphasized the importance of the partnership with Fox Nation in bringing freestyle wrestling to a wider audience and providing athletes with the platform they deserve. The first matches for RAF01 will feature exciting matchups, including Bo Nickal vs. Jacob Cardenas and Yianni Diakomihalis vs. Bajrang Punia, among others.
In other programming news, CBS is set to launch a new bi-weekly series titled “Big Brother: Unlocked,” hosted by “Big Brother” winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur. The show will offer viewers an insider look at season 27 of “Big Brother,” featuring exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, and analysis from celebrity guests and former houseguests.
On the dates front, Apple TV+ is gearing up for the premiere of the third season of “Loot” this fall. The series, which follows the journey of Molly as she navigates life after a massive divorce settlement, will feature returning cast members Maya Rudolph, Michaela JaĆ© Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches, and Joel Kim Booster, along with special guest stars.
With these exciting developments in the world of sports and entertainment, fans can look forward to a new era of wrestling with RAF and captivating content on both Fox Nation and CBS.
