Real American Freestyle (RAF) Announces Ticket Sales and Matches for Inaugural Event

Today, Real American Freestyle announced that ticket sales for their first event on August 30th are now on sale. Additionally, they have released the first four matches for this event. 

Tickets will be available for purchase today beginning at 10 AM ET via the Real American Freestyle website and Ticketmaster. To purchase tickets, visit here

The Wolstein Center is a historic venue known for its strong wrestling history and affiliations – being the site of multiple professional wrestling events as well as NCAA Division I National Championships. Ohio as a state also has strong affiliations with and a legacy in the sport of wrestling, and will serve as the perfect amalgamation of passion, dedication, and entertainment for Real American Freestyle’s inaugural event in the 2025 season.

Proceeds for each ticket sold have been pledged to Cleveland State University, to continue its role as a pillar of the Cleveland community. A staunch supporter of local athletes and in particular, wrestlers across the city, Cleveland State University has provided opportunities for thousands of its students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. 

The first set of exciting matches to take place on August 30th are as follows: 

• Real Woods vs. Darrion Caldwell
• Austin Gomez vs. Lance Palmer 
• Sarah Hildebrandt vs. Zeltzin Hernandez Guerra 
• Kennedy Blades vs. Alejandra Rivera Arriaga

Aaron Brooks’ opponent will be announced in the coming weeks, along with the full fight card. Seeking to provide an opportunity for the best athletes to compete and showcase their talent, Real American Freestyle will continue to develop its program ahead of this event, and will offer a dynamic, modern approach to coverage of the sport – spearheaded by the elite storytelling of Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and legendary coach Israel Martinez. 

To date, Real American Freestyle have signed the world’s top wrestlers, including Ben Askren, Kennedy Blades, Zahid Valencia, Sarah Hildebrandt, Lucía “Jami” Guzman, Audrey Jimenez, Zeltin Hernandez Guerra, Wyatt Hendrickson, Beau Bartlett, Nathan Tomasello, Matt Ramos, Seth Gross, and Mikey Caliendo, David Carr, Kyle Dake, Trent Hidlay, Kyle Snyder, Aaron Brooks, Evan Wick, Austin Gomez, Real Woods, Will Lewan, and Parker Keckeisen. 

In partnership with the USA Wrestling, NIL organizations, and NCAA, athletes can compete for Real American Freestyle regardless of their NCAA status, providing crucial opportunities for wrestlers at the start and in the prime of their careers. Real American Freestyle will explore a dynamic format for their first event, with nine minute matches and high-impact moves designed to captivate modern audiences. 

Events will feature eight weight classes with eight matches for men and four for women. Participants and members of the Real American Freestyle roster have access to the world’s best entertainment and sports storytellers, production, and promotion, they will also have the opportunity to win the championship purse and bonuses – in adherence to NCAA regulations – for wins throughout the season.