NWHOF Georgia Chapter Announces Class of 2027

The Georgia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2027, which will be honored on Saturday, May 1, 2027.

Daryk Cochran, Holly Hale, Steve Hale, Jerry Hennebaul, Roberto Rivera, Tim Ruck and Mike Stephen will receive the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award while Randy Kawa will be honored with the Outstanding American award.

Men’s College Notebook: Week Two Primer

After a lighter schedule last weekend opened the 2026-27 Division I season, this weekend features a full slate of both dual and tournament action for many more programs.

U.S. Men's Freestyle Team Has Record-Setting 2026 World Championships

The 2026 Senior World Championships were held from October 24 through November 1 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Here are notable records and achievements from the U.S. men’s freestyle team that competed.

The 2026 Senior World Championships were held from October 24 through November 1 in Astana, Kazakhstan. Here are notable records and achievements from the U.S. men’s freestyle team that competed.

The U.S. set a new record for medals won by a single team at the World Championships across all Olympic disciplines, with nine medals in men’s freestyle.

U.S. Women Have Record-Setting 2026 World Championships

The 2026 Senior World Championships were held from October 24 through November 1 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Here are notable records and achievements from the U.S. women’s freestyle team that competed.

Women's College Notebook: Season Kicks Off With A Bang

Just like that, we’re officially back in the thick of women’s college wrestling season.

Last weekend, teams around the country made their 2026-27 debuts.

For some, big open tournaments served as the first foray in an all-new journey. Meanwhile, others dove into competition via what some would argue to be the purest form of this sport – the dual.

Whichever their fancy, it was just great to see and hear about teams from coast to coast getting back on the mat. And for myself here, doing the Women’s College Notebook, it’s fantastic to have real matches to discuss once again.

November 4 National Wrestling Coaches Association DI Men’s Coaches Poll

With just seven duals involving ranked teams during the opening week of the season, there was minimal movement in the first regular-season NWCA Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll presented by Theraworx, released on Wednesday. Sixteen of the 25 teams held their spots, and there were no upsets of ranked teams to shake things up.

Penn State remained No. 1 with 16 first-place votes, and the entire top eight was unchanged. Second-ranked Oklahoma State, No. 3 Nebraska, No. 4 Iowa, No. 5 Virginia Tech, No. 6 Ohio State, No. 7 Stanford and No. 8 Minnesota have yet to compete.

Upstate New York Chapter October 2026 Newsletter

Upstate New York Chapter October 2026 Newsletter shares updates about honorees, upcoming events, and more.

Distinguished Member Larry Kristoff Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Larry Kristoff, a Distinguished Member inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007, passed away on Saturday, at the age of 83. 

The family has announced arrangement to include a memorial service Dec. 4 at Hileman and Rendleman Funeral Home, 301 West Spring Street, Anna, Illinois 62906 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a post-service gathering from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Giant City Lodge. Kristoff will be laid to rest at Zion Cemetery in Carbondale. 

One of America's all-time great heavyweight wrestlers, Larry Kristoff threw his weight around in the coaching arena as well.