Real American Freestyle Wrestling League Signs Olympic Medalists

“The goal is to get people outside who don’t know anything about wrestling to come watch and invest in the sport financially and be at events."

Events will feature eight weight classes with eight matches for men and four for women. Wrestlers will have the opportunity to win a championship purse and bonuses — in adherence to NCAA regulations — for victories.

Ben Askren, Kennedy Blades, Aaron Brooks, David Carr, Kyle Dake, Trent Hidlay, Kyle Snyder and Zahid Valencia have been announced as participants in the unscripted wrestling series.

Ohio's Marcus Blaze Named Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award National Winner

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced that Marcus Blaze of Perrysburg, Ohio is the 2025 national winner of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award. 

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation. 

Olympic medalists Snyder, Blades Among 20 U.S. Open Champions Qualified for 2025 Final X

Audrey Jimenez and Macey Kilty are winners of our Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award while Yianni Diakomihalis, Wyatt Hendrickson, Spencer Lee, Zahid Valencia and Evan Wick are winners of our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award.

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family.

Pro Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan To Be Commissioner of Real American Freestyle

Hulk Hogan has launched and will be commissioner of Real American Freestyle.

Real American Freestyle events will feature single matches at eight men’s and four women’s weight classes. The first event is scheduled for Aug. 30 in Cleveland, with other sites to be named in the coming months.

Tennessee’s Piper Fowler Named Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award National Winner

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced that Piper Fowler of Cleveland, Tennessee is the 2025 national winner of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award. 

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation. 

Drawing Provides Five Teams for National Duals Invitational

The National Duals Invitational is a new college wrestling tournament set to debut later this year at the BOK Center in Tulsa.

It’s the brainchild of wrestling supporter and Paycom founder Chad Richison.

Regional Winners of Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award Announced

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Thursday announced the regional winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award. 

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation. 

Regional Winners of Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award Announced

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the regional winners of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award. 

The Hall of Fame’s High School Excellence Awards are proudly sponsored by the Hyman Family, whose generous support and passion for the sport help ensure the continued recognition and development of wrestling’s next generation.