Real American Freestyle is heading to the movies.
On Thursday, promotional officials revealed that RAF is teaming up with AMC Theatres to have events air on the big screen. Beginning with RAF 14 on Oct. 23, 40 select AMC locations will stream the card, with the theaters spread throughout “10 major wrestling market, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, New York, Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Tampa.
Advanced tickets are on sale for select theaters in those markets.
“Going to the movies is something families have enjoyed together for generations,” RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein said. “We want kids, parents and wrestling fans across the country to come together in their hometowns, cheer on their favorite athletes and experience the excitement of live wrestling on the big screen. It’s another important step in growing the sport and inspiring the next generation of wrestling fans.”
RAF 14 is headlined by a matchup for the inaugural middleweight crossover title as Arman Tsarukyan faces Dillon Danis, while former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev returns to the mats to face past UFC welterweight champ Robbie Lawler in the co-main event.