FOX Nation has expanded its partnership with Real American Freestyle (RAF), securing a new long-term agreement to remain the exclusive broadcast partner for the emerging freestyle wrestling league. Through this expanded deal, FOX Nation will exclusively stream all upcoming RAF matches, delivering live events across the US featuring elite competitors including Bo Nickal, Wyatt Hendrickson, Colby Covington, Michael Chandler and more.  

Founded by the late WWE legend Hulk Hogan alongside his co-founders, CEO Chad Bronstein, Chief Media Officer Eric Bischoff and Chief Operating Officer Izzy Martinez, Real American Freestyle has quickly established itself as a rising force in combat sports. Attracting decorated athletes and a passionate fan base, RAF has been a top subscription driver for FOX Nation, with the most recent event earlier this month (RAF05) in Sunrise, Florida drawing the highest day of acquisitions for the platform in over a year.

FOX Nation president, Lauren Petterson, commented: “We’re incredibly proud of what has been built over the first five events and the strong momentum Real American Freestyle has generated. They have been great partners who share our commitment to delivering premium content, and we look forward to expanding this relationship as the league continues to grow.”

Bronstein said: “This extension reflects the momentum we’ve been building since the first event and the incredible partnership we’ve developed. FOX Nation saw early on that there was an opportunity to give elite wrestling a true professional platform, and the audience response has continued to grow with each show.”

Bischoff added: “RAF is reaching core wrestling fans and pulling in new ones. Elite athletes, real stories, clear stakes, and crossover matchups that bring audiences together. FOX Nation understands how to grow long-term programming, and this extension gives us the space to keep developing RAF the right way.”

Upcoming events include RAF06, taking place at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona on February 28th, with international expansion planned for later this year. In addition, FOX Nation will roll out a new special on January 29th, titled RAF: Wrestling’s Greatest Takedowns hosted by Colby Covington, offering subscribers a curated look at highlights and standout moments from previous matches.

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