Daily Wrestling News
There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. Central at least five days a week. Not interested in getting another e-mail? Read the news you might have missed from around the world. Some news might be related to other sports but has a connection to wrestling, that's why you'll sometimes see those here as well.
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Required Listening from Wrestling Changed My Life
The Henry Cejudo Experiment | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast
The Henry Cejudo Experiment is a six-part audio documentary podcast that chronicles the rise of Henry Cejudo’s wrestling career, featuring over 30 never-before-heard interviews from Henry’s friends, family, and biggest competitors.
U.S. Open News & Coverage
2000 Olympic champion, 2001 World champion and 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Rulon Gardner of the Rulon Gardner Gold Medal Gym has registered to compete at the U.S. Open in the Senior Greco-Roman tournament at 130 kg. Gardner, who lives in Erda, Utah, is currently 51 years old.
2023 US Open Wrestling Schedule, Brackets, & How To Watch – FloWrestling
The 2023 US Open gets underway this week. Here's the schedule, a link to brackets, and how to watch.
Why Penn State Fans Can't Miss The US Open – FloWrestling
Don't worry Nittany Lion fans, you still have a lot of fun wrestling to look forward to this off-season.
FRL 922 – US Open Preview & Predictions Part 1 – FloWrestling
Ben, CP, and JD take a look 57 – 74 at the US Open this weekend.
InterMat Wrestling – 2023 US Open Senior Women's Freestyle Preview and Predictions
It's US Open week! Starting Wednesday, from the SouthPoint Casino in Las Vegas, will be the host of national championships events for six different age groups. Today, we're focusing on Senior Women's Freestyle.
Senior men’s freestyle seeds set for U.S. Open – TheMat.com
The Senior men’s freestyle tournament seeds for the 2023 Pritchard Companies U.S. Open Championships, presented by FloWrestling, have been finalized ahead of this week’s competition in Las Vegas, Nev.
Senior women’s freestyle seeds set for U.S. Open – TheMat.com
The Senior women’s freestyle tournament seeds for the 2023 Pritchard Companies U.S. Open Championships, presented by FloWrestling, have been finalized ahead of this week’s competition in Las Vegas, Nev.
2023 U.S. Open – U20 Nationals entries (as of April 24) – TheMat.com
2023 U.S. Open – U20 Nationals entries (as of April 24)
Four 2022 U20 World medalists have entered the 2023 U20 Nationals at the South Point Hotel and Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
Senior Greco-Roman seeds set for U.S. Open – TheMat.com
The Senior Greco-Roman tournament seeds for the 2023 Pritchard Companies U.S. Open Championships, presented by FloWrestling, have been finalized ahead of this week’s competition in Las Vegas, Nev.
InterMat Wrestling – Four Greco-Roman Storylines for the 2023 Senior US Open
The Senior US Open kicks off on Wednesday as the Men's Greco-Roman portion of the tournament gets the festivities underway. Some interesting additions have made the Greco tournament even more interesting than one would have thought, at first glance.
Adult wrestlers from across the United States will compete in the Olympic styles of freestyle and Greco-Roman at the 2023 Masters National Championships at the South Point Hotel and Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
THE BEAR IS BACK! Stanghill Registered for 2023 US Open – Five Point Move
The registration list for the 2023 US Open has included several surprises but one in particular has drawn attention on Sunday: Northern Michigan University alumnus and ’17 U23 World Team member Barrett Stanghill.
Cadet World Team Trials Preview & Picks | MatScouts
One of my favorite events of the year: The Cadet World Team Trials. And the reasons are plenty. It's truly the only tournament in the country where the results lead to more opportunities.
GARDNER BACK FOR NATIONALS, Joins Potent Heavyweight Field – Five Point Move
2000 Olympic/’01 World Champion Rulon Gardner‘s drive towards a possible Olympic run took a more serious direction on Sunday as the 51-year-old has now registered for this week’s US Open in Las Vegas.
Indian Wrestling Drama
Top wrestlers resume protest, seek probe report findings and FIR against the BJP MP
Vinesh Phogat: India wrestlers seek chief's arrest over sexual abuse claims – Yahoo
Indian wrestlers are protesting again in Delhi, demanding the arrest of the chief of the sport's governing federation for alleged sexual abuse.
The WFI has already announced that they will hold elections for the new body on May 7
“No justice, No Wrestling”: Bajrang Punia refuses to budge amid protest – The Bridge
Olympic medallists at a protest site is a rare sight in a country like India, but the country's top wrestlers have returned to Jantar Mantar here for the second time in three months on Sunday.
WFI issues notice to freestyle wrestlers- The New Indian Express
The wrestlers in question were asked to present their versions before the federation on April 25. A report in this regard was carried by this daily on April 18.
The rest of the news
Akbudak stars as Turkey finish European Wrestling Championships on a high – Inside The Games
Grapplers from Turkey finished first with 17 medals overall – six gold, three silver and 8 bronze.
Local wrestling coaches weigh in on recent changes approved by OSSAA – Tulsa World
Several major changes were approved last week by the state’s high school sports governing body that will alter the wrestling landscape next season.
Standing on the wrestling mat, Ximena Ibarra watched her opponent pace back and forth, back and forth.
Jury trial scheduled for former Rogers wrestling coach accused of sexual assault – Arkansas Online
A September jury trial was scheduled for a former Rogers High School wrestling coach accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.
Terps Add Graduate Transfer Seth Nevills Ahead Of 2023-24 Season – University of Maryland Athletics
Maryland wrestling head coach Alex Clemsen announced the signing of heavyweight graduate transfer Seth Nevills on Sunday.
Youngsters Nazaryan, Jafarov take big steps with European gold | United World Wrestling
It's mind-blowing that 21-year-old Edmond NAZARYAN (BUL) has reached the final of every European Championship he's participated in.
Kayaalp wins record equaling 12th European gold | United World Wrestling
It's a monk-like walk for Riza KAYAALP (TUR) you have seen a million times over in the last 18 years. He emerges from the call room and walks slowly to the mat. A determined look on his face, there is no last-minute cracking of the fingers or rubs on his arms. He looks in the zone.
WM: ‘Don’t let the demons pull you down’ | Wabash College
Holy crap, Max Bishop ’21 remembers thinking the first time he saw Jack Heldt ’23 walk into the Shelbourne Wrestling Center. This guy’s tall! He definitely has potential!
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast: Bloodround #318 w Ryan Warner
US Open Week!!! We also speak with Ryan Warner about his Documentary on Henry Cejudo. He talks about how the project came to be, the work that goes into it, and what where we can access it. I recommend it highly! We talk through the weights, some potential matchups, and I give my predictions. The main message from this podcast, follow your heart.
WM: Consistent | Wabash College
When Brian Anderson was offered his first head collegiate coaching position at Wabash College, then-Athletic Director Vernon Mummert asked him one question: “Can you win the regional?”
Freedom High wrestler Bashir Rostami suffers another setback – Tampa Bay Times
When a controversial disqualification from a February tournament ended his high school career, Afghanistan refugee Bashir Rostami’s lingering hopes for a college scholarship hinged mainly on one major Florida freestyle event.
Brian Vutianitis Promoted to Permanent Head Women’s Wrestling Coach – Presbyterian College
The interim leader of the Presbyterian College women's wrestling program's greatest season last winter, Brian Vutianitis, has been elevated to the permanent head coaching position for the Blue Hose.
InterMat Wrestling – Recruiting Analysis for the 2023 NCAA DI 184 lb Bracket
Early last week, InterMat released its re-ranking for the high school Class of 2018. With recruiting on the mind, we decided to jump in and look at each individual weight class for the 2023 NCAA DI Championships.
National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Minnesota Chapter Inducts 10 – The Guillotine
On Saturday, April 22nd, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Minnesota Chapter, held their annual Honors Banquet. The celebration was held at the Austin Country Club in Austin, Minn. The banquet room was packed and included many former Hall of Fame inductees.
Led by success among the lightest athletes and a strong run among the high school athletes, the MGW Brawlers defeated Wyoming Seminary, 41-38 to win the elite division at the Ultimate Club Spring Girls Duals on Sunday.
InterMat Wrestling – Recruiting Analysis for the 2023 NCAA DI 197 lb Bracket
Early last week, InterMat released its re-ranking for the high school Class of 2018. With recruiting on the mind, we decided to jump in and look at each individual weight class for the 2023 NCAA DI Championships.
The 2023 National Freestyle Duals and Open concluded on Sunday afternoon at Sportika with dual meet champions decided in the high school boys and girls divisions, as well as individual champions crowned in the men’s open division.
OSSAA Approves Wrestling Changes | Oklahoma Wrestling
The OSSAA board voted on and approved changes to wrestling this past Wednesday.
InterMat Wrestling – A Look at the 2022-23 Season for MAC All-Americans
As we reflect on the 2022-2023 wrestling season and are close to a full month since the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it would be hard not to mention four of the most dominant wrestlers in the MAC.
St. Cloud State Wrestling announces 2022-23 Team Awards – St. Cloud State University Athletics
Huskies honored tremendous 2022-23 season at annual Awards Banquet on Friday
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown inducted six new members as part of the 14th Athletics Hall of Fame class, Saturday evening in the Pitt-Johnstown Wellness Center.
3x All-American Samantha Miller Transfers To Mount Olive – FloWrestling
Samantha Miller has found a new home after three successful seasons at Presbyterian.
Rules Change, Mindset Remains – Wrestling Mindset
Change is inevitable, we can either focus on it, or learn to adapt to it. Wrestling Mindset founders Gene and Jeff Zannetti talk about the new rule changes for college wrestling and how to focus on implementing the new rules into your training to get ahead
Early Line-up Look: Nebraska Cornhuskers – FloWrestling
An early breakdown of the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the upcoming 2023-24 NCAA season.
97. The D'Angelo Family Legacy W/ Sal D'Angelo by Blood Time
The Legacy of his brother Nick and what the Nick D'Angelo fund provides to John Carroll University and Lake Catholic High School.
