Hulk Hogan And Eric Bischoff Reveal Izzy Martinez As Mystery Third Man & Announce New Real American Freestyle Wrestling Promotion

As noted before, WWE Hall of Famers Eric Bischoff and Hulk Hogan announced this past Monday that they have teamed up together again for a new project. This new project was also announced to involve a mystery third person.

Bischoff and Hogan provided an update earlier today revealing that long-time freestyle wrestling coach Israel “Izzy” Martinez is the mystery third man in their group.

Bischoff, Hogan, and Martinez also announced that they will be launching a new wrestling promotion called Real American Freestyle Wrestling.

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— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) April 30, 2025

The Associated Press reported that Real American Freestyle Wrestling will be holding their debut event on August 30th in Cleveland, Ohio.

In an interview with the outlet, Hogan stated that he will be the commissioner of this new promotion, Bischoff will be the chief media officer, and Martinez will be the chief operating office.

In regards to the new promotion’s roster, Hogan stated that Kennedy Blades will be the face of the promotion’s division and Zahid Valencia and Ben Askren have agreed to participate for the men’s division. Hogan also stated that Wyatt Hendrickson and Gable Steveson could be potential additions to promotion.

It was reported that Hogan’s Real American Beer will be the title sponsor, Chad Bronstein is the co-founder and president, and Left Lane Capital and Cassius are the official sponsors.