The National · 9 Nov 2026
RAF Abu Dhabi: What are the rules of freestyle wrestling?
RAF wrestling makes its Abu Dhabi debut at Etihad Arena on Saturday, November 14. Unlike the WWE, RAF (Real American Freestyle) is the real thing, meaning it's unscripted and does not have a predetermined outcome. Think wrestling at the Olympics, not Netflix. That's not to say there aren't babyfaces (the good guys) and heels (the bad guys). And the pre-match press conferences can be pretty explosive, too. While most matches end pretty cordially, some have been known to cross the line.
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