The team filled the void left by the demise of the Ohio Valley Greyhounds, who played their final down of football in 2007.

[1] Owner Dave Bender was debating on putting the team in Elmira, New York, but when he saw the opportunity to Wheeling, he couldn't pass it up.

[2] However, the Raiders have since left the CIFL for the newly established Indoor Football League, leaving the challenge unanswerable.

[5] The team also signed former NFL and Arena Football League player, Robb Butler to play receiver.

[7][8] The Wildcats, as well as the rest of the CIFL, had an opportunity to get a higher caliber player in 2009, as the Arena Football League suspending its 2010 season.

The Freedom offense put on a good display, scoring on every drive except one, en route to defeating the Wildcats 49-34.