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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
HuffPost At 20: A Pop Culture Icon
Hulk Hogan fires back at critics after being booed at WWE's Netflix debut Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff check in to talk about their new venture, Real American Freestyle Wrestling, and get into starting a promotion in an unexplored market, creating superstars out of amateur wrestlers, attracting a mainstream audience, Hulk's controversial reputation, Ben Askren's involvement, and are joined by their third founder, legendary wrestling coach Izzy Martinez to finish off with more. 3:35 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hulk Hogan claims his new promotion will be bigger than WWE & UFC
(Image Via WWE) Professional wrestling legends Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff garnered attention by releasing a video teasing a new project in the line. They revealed they will work with a mysterious "third man" in a new promotional event related to wrestling. Hulk Hogan is going all-in on Real American Freestyle Wrestling , and according to the WWE Hall of Famer, it's not just another wrestling promotion. According to reports, the debut show is set for August 30 in Cleveland, Ohio. And, as per Hulk Hogan, Real American Wrestling will combine the best elements of professional wrestling and Mixed-Martial Arts aka MMA. Hulk Hogan promises to make his new promotion bigger than WWE & UFC On April 30, Hulk Hogan and Bischoff revealed that their third man, who was none other than USA Wrestling recruit and UFC coach Izzy Martinez. The trio together created a new wrestling promotion for Real American Freestyle wrestling . Meanwhile, the WWE veteran has recently promised that his new promotion will be bigger than WWE and UFC. The legend revealed this in an interview with TMZ Sports. Hulk Hogan has revealed the same saying, 'When I think about the UFC and the WWE, we're not competitive at all with these guys, but we have a chance to be just as big as them. So that's what I'm looking for, because everybody loves the, you know, the wrestling, the freestyle wrestling.' Hulk Hogan Launches Pro Wrestling League, Hopes Trump Hits Inaugural Event | TMZ Sports He has even stated in the interview that 'What we're going to do is kind of like shoot these packages so that you care about the athletes. Kind of like The Voice, where if you're wrestling, brother, we're going to find out why you started.' According to reports, the promotion called Real American Freestyle Wrestling will focus more on amateur freestyle wrestling as opposed to the scripted pro wrestling fans are used to seeing. It has come to light that Hulk Hogan will operate as commissioner, while Bischoff will be Chief Media Officer, and Martinez will be the Chief Operating Officer. Also Read : Liv Morgan's movie surprise rocks WWE, CM Punk reacts - The Times of India Hulk Hogan might not be someone who is admired a lot in the wrestling world, but he is determined to carve a new chapter in his storied career. Now, fans will wait in anticipation to witness if Hogan's Real American Freestyle Wrestling will live up to the expectation and find a hold in the sports entertainment landscape.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hulk Hogan or Wooly Willy? Fans bemused by wrestler's odd look
Hulk Hogan was compared with the comical toy Wooly Willy after the wrestling giant's latest TV appearance. The 71-year-old was on Fox & Friends on Thursday to promote his Real American Freestyle Wrestling venture. But it was his weathered appearance and odd black-and-white whiskers that had social media users talking. While Hogan is known for his deep tan, his skin looked particularly weathered on air. He was sporting a T-shirt emblazoned with the words 'America first, beer second,' and his usual red bandana on his head, with sunglasses on top. Meanwhile, his beard appeared to be dyed black while his goatee and hair were left white, offering an interesting contrast. One viewer wrote: 'tell Hulk Hogan his face is dirty, clean that soot off.' Another said: 'Does anyone believe this is Hulk Hogan?' A third added: 'Hulk Hogan giving off Wooly Willy vibes this am on Fox & Friends' Hogan discussed his new sports project but appeared to ramble during the interview. It's a joint initiative with promoter Eric Bischoff and will feature single matches at eight men's and four women's weight classes. The first event is scheduled for August 30 in Cleveland, with other sites to be named in the coming months. Hogan's bizarre TV appearance comes after his family has been in a public fight on social media. His ex-wife Linda Hogan accused the star of being 'complete liar' and 'sex addict' whose family is 'in the worst mess' after daughter Brooke cut both parents out of her life. Lamenting the tough '15 years since I left Hulk,' Linda complained that her 36-year-old daughter Brooke 'doesn't talk to us.' 'She's had twins; she got married, she didn't tell us,' Linda said before referencing Hogan by his give name, Terry. 'She had a huge fight with Terry. I don't know how that reflected onto me. But she cut me out too. I haven't talked to her for seven years – almost eight years now.' Brooke Hogan, 36, and her mother Linda, 65, have been embroiled in a hostile exchange of words this week after the latter lodged a series of shocking claims against the family. As for the couple's other child, 34-year-old Nick, Linda insisted he's a rare bright spot in her life. Despite admitting Hulk was 'a s****y husband,' Linda insisted that reputation didn't extend to his role as a father. She told TMZ that the former wrestler was 'always a good father' who splashed out 'over $3million' on his daughter's career. Hogan and Linda were married for 26 years between 1983 and 2009. He remarried in 2010, tying the knot with Jennifer McDaniel, but they split 11 years later. He married his third wife, Sky Daily, in 2023.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Hulk Hogan Officially Reveals New Wrestling Promotion 'Bigger' Than WWE, UFC
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Professional wrestling legends Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff garnered attention by releasing a video teasing a new project where they will be working with a mysterious "third man." Naturally, this prompted plenty of questions. What were the former nWo members promoting? And who could the third person possibly be? More Pro Wrestling: Former WWE Superstar Is Returning To NXT Now, the details have been revealed. And fans seem to be disappointed. Hulk Hogan attends the "2015 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront" at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Hulk Hogan attends the "2015 NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Upfront" at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images On April 30, Hogan and Bischoff revealed that their third man was none other than USA Wrestling recruit and UFC coach Izzy Martinez, and together, they were creating a new wrestling promotion. Our Third Man — Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 30, 2025 The promotion is called Real American Freestyle Wrestling, and it will focus more on amateur freestyle wrestling as opposed to the scripted pro wrestling fans are used to seeing. In the company, Hogan will operate as commissioner, Bischoff will be Chief Media Officer, and Martinez will be the Chief Operating Officer. "Yes it is. It's freestyle wrestling and it's professional now because we get to pay the athletes," Hogan said on Fox and Friends. "Izzy is our linchpin. He has trained all of the Olympic athletes, all the NCAA champions, all the college kids that really have made it." REAL AMERICAN FREESTYLE: Wrestling legends @HulkHogan & @EBischoff reunite to launch new league set to professionalize freestyle wrestling — FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) May 1, 2025 "He was our source to pull in all these great athletes and get everybody signed. Our goal is not to be competitive with Dana White and the UFC or the WWE, but to be just as big or bigger because this is an underserved market." More Pro Wrestling: Seth Rollins Paid Absurd Amount Of Money For Extravagant WWE Outfit "I intimately understand and appreciate what it takes to perform at the level these athletes do, and I was always curious why this sport wasn't recognized for the potential it has," Bischoff said in a press release. "The stories we have to tell at Real American Freestyle and the accomplishments of the wrestlers are extraordinary. Not only will the audience be entertained by the product but the entire sport will be lifted as a result." "I've been an athlete and a coach in the sport of wrestling, and couldn't be more proud of what the Real American Freestyle team has built," Martinez said. "Until now, wrestlers have not had the opportunity to seek a professional career as there was not adequate funding or attention being paid to it. This league will provide them with a platform to not only do that, but build their skills, brand, and legacy." More Pro Wrestling: WWE Legend Rob Van Dam Severely Injured In Latest Match While this will certainly be an exciting opportunity for freestyle wrestlers, standard Hulk Hogan fans remain unconvinced. This is largely because a majority of them aren't aware of who Martinez is. Additionally, there is confusion whether this league will be scripted like WWE or whether it will be a grappling-focused fighting league like UFC. Despite this, it seems like an exciting opportunity for amateur wrestlers who may not have the opportunity to work for either company. More Pro Wrestling: WWE Superstar Retires From Pro Wrestling Released WWE Superstar Signs With TNA Wrestling For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hulk Hogan And Eric Bischoff Reveal Their New Wrestling Venture
Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan unveil their plans. Earlier this week, WWE Hall of Famers Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan reunited in a black and white, NWO-style promo in which the latter asserted that they would 'slice and dice' the wrestling industry like they did before. The duo also teased the involvement of a 'third man' in their new project, one that Bischoff described as a decorated champion. Advertisement Today, Bischoff and Hogan revealed the third man as Israel 'Izzy' Martinez, both a decorated wrestler and wrestling coach, who will now serve as the Chief Operating Officer for this project. What exactly is the project? In a new promo, Bischoff and Hogan announced the launch of Real American Freestyle Wrestling, where competitors will get paid to beat people up and win. More Details On Real American Freestyle Wrestling Per a press release obtained by Forbes, Real American Freestyle Wrestling is an unscripted freestyle wrestling league involving storytelling and over 40 characters, which so far include former UFC fighter Ben Askren, former national champion Zahid Valencia, former Olympian and world champion Kennedy Blades. Advertisement 'Real American wrestlers are some of the most disciplined, elite athletes in the world — but until now, they haven't had a true professional stage to showcase their greatness,' said Hogan, Commissioner of Real American Freestyle. 'Eric and I know how to build the kind of heat that grabs attention and we're going to make Real American Freestyle wrestling a must-see for fans.' 'I intimately understand and appreciate what it takes to perform at the level these athletes do, and I was always curious why this sport wasn't recognized for the potential it has,' said Eric Bischoff, the brand's Chief Media Officer. 'The stories we have to tell at Real American Freestyle and the accomplishments of the wrestlers are extraordinary. Not only will the audience be entertained by the product but the entire sport will be lifted as a result.' According to COO Israel Martinez, Real American Freestyle will not only provide competitors with adequate payment and platform for their performances, but also an opportunity to build their brand, skills, and legacy. The project itself is notably being funded by Left Lane Capital. Television-wise, Bischoff confirmed to Forbes that they have yet to strike a TV deal as they are still in the very early stages of the league's launch. 'We're going to put forth our best effort and we're going to see where the chips fall,' he said. 'It'll be a long process. I'm realistic about that. We've got our work cut out for us.' Advertisement RELATED: Eric Bischoff Clarifies Comments About Being 'Retired' From Wrestling The post Hulk Hogan And Eric Bischoff Reveal Their New Wrestling Venture appeared first on Wrestlezone.
