True Grit: The Wrestler Becomes The Wrangler

Since retiring from Oklahoma State University in 2024, John Smith, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1997, has spent more time on his ranch and pursuing other pastimes.

He also lent his name and likeness to “The Low Single Leg,” an American light lager produced by Iron Monk Brewing Company in Stillwater that benefits the Hall of Fame.

National Girls High School Rankings Include Five New No. 1 Wrestlers, New No. 1 P-4-P

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame, USA Wrestling and FloWrestling have published the latest National Girls High School Rankings, which include Everest Leydecker, the new #1 in Pound-for-Pound and #1 at 120 Pounds, Desert Vista High School, Phoenix, Arizona (Photo by Justin Hoch)

Meritorious Official Honoree Jerry Kuntz Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Jerry Kuntz, who was honored as Meritorious Official by the Hall of Fame in 2014 and who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008, passed away on Monday, at the age of 69.

Virginia Tech's Robie Donates Kidney to Father of All-American Wrestler

Norm Latona, the father of two-time Virginia Tech All-American Sam Latona, received a kidney from Hokies head wrestling coach Tony Robie. 

Jon Gordon to Headline SportsLife Wrestling Breakfast at NWCA Convention

The National Wrestling Coaches Association is pleased to announce that best-selling author and renowned speaker Jon Gordon will deliver the keynote address at the SportsLife Wrestling Breakfast, taking place Saturday, August 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. during the 2025 NWCA Annual Convention.

Olympic medalists Elor, Dake Among 16 World Team Trials Champions Qualified For Final X

Sixteen World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champions have been added to the 2025 Final X card, including 2024 Olympic champion Amit Elor and two-time Olympic bronze medalist Kyle Dake, and will compete for coveted spots on Team USA. Final X is set for Saturday, June 14 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Rich Bender Elected to UWW Americas Executive Committee, Appointed Vice President

USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender was elected to serve as a member of UWW Americas Executive Committee and was selected by the organization to the position of Vice-President.

Final X Spots Up for Grabs at Senior World Team Trials

The 16 remaining Final X spots will be determined at the Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament being held at Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky on May 16-17.