Recent News

March Girls National High School Pound-For-Pound, Top 25 Rankings

All of the official and unofficial state championships for girls have been held. In addition, the first of the major postseason competitions, the USA Wrestling Girls Folkstyle Nationals, was last weekend, with numerous ranked wrestlers in action.

Final X Stillwater Set For Gallagher-Iba Arena at Oklahoma State on June 3, Alongside Hall of Fame Honors Weekend

The Final X series will determine the 2022 U.S. Senior World Teams in all three of the Olympic disciplines: men’s and women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman. The Hall of Fame's annual Honors Weekend will be held June 3-4.


Smithsonian, Oklahoma State Theatre Department Collaboration Improves, Enhances Hall of Fame Lighting

The changes have created an enhanced museum experience for visitors, showcasing the exhibits in a new and more visually pleasing manner while also helping to preserve the historical memorabilia.

Hall of Fame Will Feature Wrestling Legends of Michigan Exhibit at NCAA Wrestling Tournament

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame will highlight some of the Wrestling Legends of Michigan in an exhibit on the concourse of Little Caesars Arena during the 2022 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships on March 17-19 in Detroit, Michigan.

Distinguished Member John Reese Passes Away

At the time of his induction, Reese’s 42 years at the helm of the Wilkes wresting program was the longest tenure of any wrestling coach at any one institution. He also served 34 years as Wilkes athletic director.

Etched In Stone Podcast Featuring Three-Time NCAA and World Champ Lee Kemp Launches

Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring three-time World and NCAA champ Lee Kemp has launched at etchedinstonepodcast.com. Episode II will be released March 7 followed by Episode III on March 14 and Episode IV on March 21.

Due to Inclement Weather, Hall of Fame Will Be Closed Wednesday, February 23

Due to inclement weather, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will be closed Thursday, February 23.

Please stay safe and we hope you will come visit us on another day.

USA Wrestling Sending 28 Athletes To Yasar Dogu International In Turkey

Anthony Ashnault, Nicholas Gwiazdowski, Mark Hall II, Joey Lavallee, Chance Marsteller, Nico Megaludis, Jordan Oliver are all winners of our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award while Macey Kilty is a Tricia Saunders HS Excellence Award winner.

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