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As momentum builds across the U.S., RAF brings its next event to one of wrestling’s strongest markets
ST LOUIS, MO (April 16, 2026) — Real American Freestyle (RAF), the first unscripted professional freestyle wrestling league and the new home for the sport’s elite, today announced that RAF10 will take place June 13th, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri.
The 10,600-seat venue — home to Saint Louis University — will host RAF’s first event in Missouri as the promotion continues a rapid run of sold-out events and expanding markets across the country.
“St. Louis is a wrestling city,” said Chad Bronstein, CEO and Co-Founder of RAF. “As we’ve built RAF, the goal has been simple — take the best athletes in the world and put them on a stage that matches their level. This is another step in that direction.”
RAF’s growth has accelerated quickly. In less than a year, the league has become a consistent driver of conversation across combat sports — delivering high-stakes matchups between Olympians, World champions, NCAA standouts, and crossover MMA stars.
That momentum is showing up everywhere:
Sold-out arenas and record gates, including RAF07 in Tampa
250M+ social views per event across RAF, athletes, and the broader combat ecosystem
200B+ earned media impressions since launch in 2025
Each event has become a moment driven by matchups that can’t happen anywhere else and personalities that extend far beyond wrestling.
RAF’s roster reflects that shift. With more than 90 athletes representing over 15 different countries, including names familiar to MMA audiences, the league is building a global professional platform around a sport that has historically lacked one.
All RAF events stream live exclusively on FOX Nation. Matchups for RAF10 will be announced in the coming weeks. Pre-sale tickets go live tomorrow, Friday, April 17, with fans able to register now at realamericanfreestyle.com.
RAF returns this weekend with RAF08 in Philadelphia, headlined by Henry Cejudo vs Merab Dvalishvili (the full card can be found here), followed by RAF09 in Dallas on May 30, where Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson and former MMA champion Chris Weidman will make their RAF debuts.
Following RAF08, the league will also host the next edition of its wrestling clinic series, continuing its investment in youth participation and the future of the sport. RAF clinics give young athletes the opportunity to train directly with elite RAF talent, including Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo, two-time NCAA champion Jordan Oliver, NCAA All-American Real Woods, and RAF athletes Johnni DiJulius and Mugzy. Interested participants can register here.
For more information and updates, visit realamericanfreestyle.com or follow @RAFWrestlingUSA on all platforms.
About Real American Freestyle
Real American Freestyle (RAF) is the first unscripted professional freestyle wrestling league—and the new professional home for the sport’s elite. Founded by Chad Bronstein, Israel Martinez, and Eric Bischoff, RAF launched in 2025 to give Olympic champions, World Champions, NCAA standouts, and top MMA crossover athletes a global platform to compete at the highest level.
RAF brings freestyle wrestling to a modern fight-night stage, competing under USA Wrestling rules with real stakes, high-level production, and broadcast storytelling built for today’s audience. RAF allows athletes to build careers, grow personal brands, and reach a global fanbase. All RAF events stream live exclusively on FOX Nation.
For more information, visit www.realamericanfreestyle.com.
