Media Credential Application Open for Real American Freestyle Wrestling's RAF01

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Aug. 13, 2025) This a reminder the media credential application is open for RAF01 Real American Freestyle’s (RAF) inaugural event at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center on August 30. 

For the first time ever, freestyle wrestling will be on display – bringing audiences an exhilarating format with high-impact moves designed to captivate, a dynamic, modern approach to coverage with legends Kurt Angle and Chael Sonnen in the commentary booth, and the unique storytelling of sports and entertainment icon Eric Bischoff. 

RAF01’s fight card is composed of names throughout the wrestling world: Bo Nickal of Penn State and UFC, Gold-medalist Sara Hildebrandt and her fellow medalist Kennedy Blades, as well as Cleveland-local Lance Palmer. 

Accreditation will be limited due to limited space and all media members must be on assignment for consideration and are required to provide an editor, producer, supervisor, overseeing their assignment for each match in order to complete the application. There will be limited access for photographers with professional-grade equipment only.

Media can apply using the following link.  The deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 26 at 5 p.m. EDT.

If you have any questions, please email with questions, comments or concerns.

ABOUT REAL AMERICAN FREESTYLE

Real American Freestyle is a professional freestyle wrestling league founded by Chad Bronstein, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and Israel Martinez. Supported by Left Lane Capital, the league launched in 2025 with a roster of 40 athletes. Featuring a full slate of events throughout its debut season kicking off in Cleveland, OH, Real American Freestyle is focused on freestyle elements of the sport and seeks to provide a platform for athletes to build careers and branding in the space. For more information on Real American Freestyle, please visit www.realamericanfreestyle.com.