Fox Nation will reportedly still stream Hulk Hogan’s new wrestling series – despite his shock death on Thursday at the age of 71.
The wrestling legend – whose real name was Terry Bollea – suffered a cardiac arrest, with medics unable to save him.
Hogan’s sudden death comes just weeks before the scheduled launch of ‘Real American Freestyle,’ a promotion co-founded by the wrestling icon.
‘RAF01’ is slated to be broadcast on Fox Nation on August 30 but Hogan’s tragic passing sparked uncertainty about the future of the series.
On Thursday, however, TMZ reported that ‘Real American Freestyle’ will still be shown live on the Fox News streaming service.
‘We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hulk Hogan, who single-handedly shaped the world of professional wrestling and inspired millions around the world. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and his many fans,’ Fox Nation president Lauren Petterson told TMZ.
Fox will reportedly still stream Hulk Hogan’s new wrestling series ‘Real American Freestyle’
The wrestling legend – whose real name was Terry Bollea – died after suffering a cardiac arrest
‘RAF01,’ is set to take place at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, with the organization’s second event reportedly scheduled for this fall.
‘Real American Freestyle’ CEO Chad Bronstein – one of Hogan’s co-founders – said the new league is ‘part of his legacy’ and that they ‘intend to honor it.’
‘We lost our Commissioner. We lost a friend. And the sport of wrestling lost one of its greatest champions, not just in the ring, but in spirit,’ he told TMZ.
‘From day one, he threw his weight behind this league. He met with athletes. He watched tape, shared stories, and showed up like only he could. RAF was personal to him, something bigger than all of us.’
Bronstein continued: ‘Hulk Hogan believed wrestling was more than just entertainment. He saw it as a brotherhood, a proving ground and a platform for greatness.
‘That’s what Real American Freestyle was built to be, a new stage for the toughest, most passionate athletes on Earth. And Hulk was at the center of it.’
