Eric Bischoff outlines Real American Freestyle Wrestling growth strategy
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:14 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Eric Bischoff, Chief Media Officer for Real American Freestyle Wrestling (RAF), discussed the promotion's growth potential after RAF 13 in Miami on September 16. He emphasized the success of their recent unscripted series, 'Real American Freestyle Undiscovered,' and the significance of attracting an international audience. Bischoff aims to replicate UFC's business model and expand RAF's profile, including plans for more frequent events. The next RAF event will be in Las Vegas, featuring Armen Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis.
- •RAF recently concluded RAF 13 in Miami, drawing over 4,000 attendees.
- •Bischoff believes RAF can replicate UFC's success through competitive programming.
- •The promotion has seen participation from former UFC fighters.
- •Plans are underway for more unscripted content and future weekly events.
- •RAF 14 is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas, headlined by Tsarukyan and Danis.
- 9:14 AMYahoo Sports — Eric Bischoff on How RAF Can Mimic UFC in Growing Young Promotion
"Former WCW and WWE personality Eric Bischoff details how Real American Freestyle Wrestling can mimic UFC's business model in growing promotion. The post Eric Bischoff on How RAF Can Mimic UFC in Growing Young Promotion appeared first on HEAVY.
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