Penn State Will Host Real American Freestyle 02 on November 8

Following the explosive success of its inaugural event, Real American Freestyle (RAF), the first unscripted pro-wrestling league for the best athletes in the world, today announced their second live event, RAF02, which will take place on November 8, 2025 at Penn State University’s Rec Hall. Tickets will be available to purchase via Ticketmaster, and the event will be streamed with exclusive partner FOX Nation.

Pennsylvania Chapter Will Honor Class of 2026 On April 26

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will be hosting its 32nd Annual ceremony on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

The Class of 2026 is Jeff Byers, Tom Corey, Dale Franquet, Paul Gilbert, John Kreamer, Rob Lorence, Mike Sernoffsky, Ralph Voit, Rob Waller Jr., and Bryan Zeamer.

Washington Chapter Announces Class of 2026

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Washington Chapter are proud to announce their Class of 2026 that will be honored on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center in Federal Way, Washington.

Tickets will go on sale beginning February 1, 2026 online at nwhof.org/wachapter

Medal of Courage Recipient Gary Chopp Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Gary Chopp, who received the Medal of Courage award from the Hall of Fame in 2021, unexpectedly passed away on August 27, at the age of 71.

Florida Chapter Class of 2025

The Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame hosted its annual ceremony and honored Lifetime Service to Wrestling recipients Terry Brockland, Frank Fuder, Brian K. Jones, Michael Madry, Jonathan Vogt, Jeremy Walton, and Medal of Courage recipient Christopher Brent Hixon.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Museums Closed On Labor Day

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum will be closed on Monday, September 1, for Labor Day.

The museums will reopen on Tuesday, September 2.

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day!

Nine Things to Know About Real American Freestyle 01

Saturday, August 30 marks the launch of Real American Freestyle, the new professional freestyle wrestling promotion, with the hosting of its first competition, RAF 01 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

USA Wrestling visited visited with Izzy Martinez, who along with Eric Bischoff and the late Hulk Hogan, were the primary leaders for the launch of this new opportunity for the wrestling community. 

TopGolf Fundraiser

The Colorado Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is hosting an afternoon of friendly competition and socializing for wrestling fans and Hall of Fame supporters on September 14 at 1 p.m. at TopGolf in Thornton, Colorado.