Hall of Fame Launches "What It Means Wednesdays" Video Series

Continuing its 50th Anniversary celebration, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is launching "What It Means Wednesdays," a new weekly video series featuring national honorees reflecting on what it means to be recognized by the Hall of Fame.

The series is made possible through a generous gift from longtime wrestling and Hall of Fame supporter Dr. Robert Garrett. 

The first video, featuring 2023 Distinguished Member Rich Bender, will premiere Wednesday, August 5, at 12 p.m. CT across the Hall of Fame's social media channels. 

A new video will be released each Wednesday, with more than 50 national honorees scheduled to be featured throughout the series.

Upstate New York Chapter July 2026 Newsletter

Upstate New York Chapter July 2026 newsletter shares updates about honorees, upcoming events, and more.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Executive Director Search

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum's Board of Governors is still accepting applications for its Executive Director position.

The board seeks a passionate and credible Champion of the NWHOF’s vision, mission and values who will steward the institution’s legacy while propelling it into a new era of innovation, growth, and impact.

Olympic Champion Elor, Returning Champions Welker, Lilledahl Highlight U.S. Roster for 2026 Galaxy U23 World Championships

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The U.S. lineup in each Olympic discipline has been determined for the 2026 Galaxy U23 World Championships being held at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, this October.

Team USA rosters include National Wrestling Hall of Fame Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award winners Alexis Janiak and Everest Leydecker, and Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award winners Aden Attao, Jayden James, Aeoden Sinclair and Matthew Singleton.

Leading the charge for Team USA is 2024 Olympic champion and two-time Senior World champion Amit Elor, who holds the women’s freestyle 72 kg spot.The Galaxy U23 World Championships span seven days of competition. Greco-Roman kicks off the event and will compete October 12-14, women’s freestyle will follow October 14-16, and men’s freestyle wraps things up October 16-18. Wrestling begins at 10:30 a.m. local time each day.

All-session tickets are currently available for purchase online through the UNLV tickets website, with prices ranging from $145 to $345. Single-session tickets will go on sale after Labor Day.

Episode 9 of 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆 Now Available

Episode 9 of 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆 is now available featuring four-time NCAA champion and four-time World champion Kyle Dake.

Host Shane Sparks shares that winning four national championships in four different weight classes definitely puts the Dan Hodge Trophy winner in the GOAT discussion, and asks about why Real American Freestyle is having such success with not only wrestling fans but beyond.

More than a conversation, 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒆 is a look inside the culture, the grind and the legacy of our great sport.

Askren Concludes Hall of Fame Career; Gray, Hidlay Post Wins at RAF11

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – With no shortage of storylines on display at RAF11 on July 18, Ben Askren, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2026, stole the show after returning to the mat at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena following a near-fatal medical battle in 2025.

After taking Belal Muhammad the distance in the co-main event, Askren left his boots on the mat, signaling his retirement and closing the door on an extraordinary competitive wrestling career.

Earlier that night, Adeline Gray made RAF history by winning the organization’s first-ever Women’s Cruiserweight match.

Proud to Support: Coming to Florida

The Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is partnering with the Wrestling With The Outdoors organization to amplify its promotion of the importance of leadership, virtue and service.

The WWTO Board of Directors are Distinguished Members Barry Davis and Dan Gable, three-time NCAA champion Bo Nickal and Rob Rapsey. WWTO is scheduled to come to Hollywood, Florida on February 8-10, 2027.

Attend the Florida Chapter's Honors Weekend on August 28 and 29 and meet Davis and fellow Distinguished Member Ricky Bonomo.

Oklahoma Chapter to Induct Seven in October

The Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will honor seven outstanding individuals at its 2026 induction ceremony on October 4 in Edmond. 

Coaches Don Langham, Matt Surber, and the late Todd Glasgow, as well as officials Josh Briscoe and Mark Hudson will receive the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award. Lieutenant Colonel Tanner Garrett will be honored as an Outstanding American Award and Billy Simpson will receive the Medal of Courage. 

In addition to these traditional awards sanctioned by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Chapter will present its Madalene and Lee Roy Smith Family Award to the James Family from Del City.