Colby Covington and Lance Palmer reminded America this weekend that some things are bigger than hype and corporate agendas — wrestling is one of them. On Fox Nation’s Real American Freestyle and in a clip on The Big Weekend Show, both fighters talked straight about how the mat made them who they are, a welcome rejection of sports as a soft, virtue-signaling pageant.
“Transcending the sport” isn’t just a catchphrase; it’s a creed for men who earned every accolade through grind and grit, not press releases and woke endorsements. These athletes bring back the kind of uncompromising competitiveness our country used to celebrate, showing that real strength is built, not marketed.
Colby Covington’s return to the mat came with all the swagger and results to back it up — he dominated his RAF main event and reminded fans he’s still a force to be reckoned with while publicly calling out legends he’d love to test himself against. That kind of unapologetic confidence is rare in an era when athletes are often muzzled by image consultants and corporate handlers. Covington even floated the idea of taking big fights to iconic stages, proving he wants to perform for real Americans, not focus-grouped audiences.
Lance Palmer’s story is no less American: a wrestling lifer who pivoted through MMA and back to the mat after being let down by a fly-by-night promotion. Palmer’s blunt assessment of the GFL fiasco and his decision to return to Real American Freestyle speaks to a simple truth conservatives have long known — loyalty to craft beats trendy gimmicks every time. Fans who care about skill, honor, and honesty should take note.
Fox Nation and RAF are filling a gap the mainstream networks refuse to touch, partnering with wrestling icons and old-school promoters to put real competition back on TV. That’s the kind of programming that rejects the wokester dulling of sports and celebrates American roots; the promotion even teamed with names like Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff to revive something authentic for viewers. If you’re tired of scripted narratives and cultural posturing, this is your lane.
Hardworking Americans should embrace this return to basics — cheering for athletes who fight through pain, stand by their words, and respect the sport that made them. Support for Real American Freestyle is more than a ratings boost; it’s a vote for toughness, tradition, and the freedoms that allow competitors to speak boldly. Turn on the mat, and remember why our country once admired those willing to test themselves honestly in the arena.
