Real American Freestyle Agrees to Acquire World of Wrestling
The deal would bring the family-owned youth wrestling organization behind three major tournaments under the Real American Freestyle umbrella.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Wrestling
Real American Freestyle has agreed to acquire World of Wrestling, a family-owned organization that runs the Tulsa Nationals, Reno Worlds, and the Kickoff Classic. The agreement was announced on November 5, 2026.
Why it matters
The deal consolidates youth and amateur wrestling events under one organization, bringing together tournaments that have produced Olympic and NCAA champions. Additional terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
World of Wrestling operates three youth tournaments: Tulsa Nationals, Reno Worlds, and the Kickoff Classic. The financial terms of the acquisition and the price paid have not been publicly disclosed.
The players
Real American Freestyle
Real American Freestyle is a professional wrestling league that is acquiring World of Wrestling.
World of Wrestling
World of Wrestling is a family-owned youth wrestling organization that runs the Tulsa Nationals, Reno Worlds, and Kickoff Classic tournaments.
The details
Real American Freestyle officials announced the agreement to acquire World of Wrestling, which is a family-owned organization. World of Wrestling is the organization behind the Tulsa Nationals, Reno Worlds, and the Kickoff Classic tournaments.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Acquisition agreement announced.
November 2026: Kickoff Classic scheduled.
November 14, 2026: Next Real American Freestyle card in Abu Dhabi.
January 2027: Tulsa Nationals scheduled.
April 2027: Reno Worlds scheduled.
Season Trajectory
The Tulsa Nationals have served as a development pipeline for elite American wrestlers, including Olympic gold medalists Kyle Snyder and Gable Steveson. Bringing this tournament under the Real American Freestyle banner ties youth development more directly to a professional league structure.
Wrestling fans who follow the Tulsa Nationals, Reno Worlds, and Kickoff Classic may see changes in how these youth tournaments are organized and promoted. The Real American Freestyle schedule, including the November 14 Abu Dhabi card, is a near-term date to track.
The takeaway
Consolidation of youth and professional wrestling events could shape how American wrestlers move from amateur tournaments into the professional ranks. Watch for transaction details in the coming months.
What happens next
The next Real American Freestyle card is scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Abu Dhabi.
Further reading
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