National Wrestling Hall of Fame Announces 50th Anniversary Podcast Spotlight Series

As part of its 50th Anniversary celebration, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will begin sharing curated podcast episodes featuring Distinguished Members, National Honorees, and High School Excellence Award winners.

Starting this Thursday, selected podcast episodes will be shared at 6 p.m. CT every Tuesday and Thursday on the Hall of Fame’s Facebook and X platforms. The episodes, originally produced by respected wrestling media outlets and podcast hosts, feature in-depth conversations with individuals whose achievements and leadership have shaped the sport of wrestling.

Resilite Launches Stories From The Resilite Hosted by Shane Sparks

Longtime National Wrestling Hall of Fame partner and sponsor Resilite has launched Stories From The Resilite, hosted by Shane Sparks.

The first episode, featuring one of the most decorated wrestlers in American history, Jordan Burroughs, is now available.

Penn State’s Mitchell Mesenbrink wins 2026 WIN Magazine/Culture House Dan Hodge Trophy presented by ASICS Wrestling

Penn State University's Mitchell Mesenbrink has been named the winner of the 2026 WIN Magazine/Culture House Dan Hodge Trophy, presented by ASICS.

Distinguished Member J Robinson Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that J Robinson, a Distinguished Member inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 79. 

“On behalf of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Board of Governors and staff, I want to extend our sincere sympathies to J’s wife, Sue, his family, friends, and the thousands of wrestlers and coaches across the country whose lives were shaped by his influence, friendship, mentorship, and leadership,” said Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. “A legendary Olympic wrestler, esteemed coach, and proud Army Ranger veteran, J’s impact on wrestling began in the 1960s and spanned more than seven decades. Throughout his remarkable career, he built a legacy defined by an unwavering work ethic, visionary leadership, and a lifelong commitment to elevating the sport and inspiring generations of athletes.” 

Oklahoma State's Sergio Vega to Receive Amateur Wrestling News Hammer Award

Amateur Wrestling News will present The Hammer, its annual award, to Oklahoma State’s Sergio Vega, who was the Arizona winner of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (DSHSEA) in 2025.

The award is presented to the wrestler who wins the national title at what the writers at AWN determine to be the most competitive weight class during the NCAA Tournament.

Six Champions Propel Menlo to Second-Straight NCWA Men’s National Championship

BOSSIER CITY, La. – Menlo won six of the 11 weight classes at the 2026 NCWA Men’s National Championships to claim its second consecutive team title. The Oaks had nine wrestlers finish in the top five to earn All-American honors at the three-day event at Brookshire Grocery Arena.

Tarleton State Repeats as NCWA Women’s National Champions

BOSSIER CITY, La. – For the second-straight season, Tarleton State won the team title at the 2026 NCWA National Championships behind five individual champions. The Texans racked up 215 points over the three-day tournament at Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City, La.

Along with having five champions, Tarleton State had 13 All-Americans.

Valencia Wins Gold at Dan Kolov – Nikola Petrov International

2025 World champion Zahid Valencia, who was the California and National winner of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award in 2015, rolled to the gold medal after going 4-0 at 86 kg at the 63rd annual Dan Kolov – Nikola Petrov International at “Kolodruma” in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.