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2025 Alabama Chapter Induction Ceremony

The Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame officially honored its Class of 2025 on May 4.

Alabama Chapter Class of 2025

(Left to Right): Don Korn, Rick Daniel, Ken Nixon, Matt Hicks, Charlie Bruce, Clint McCall and Scott Robertson.

Alabama Chapter Recognized at State Championships

Individuals who have been honored by the Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame were recognized during the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association state wrestling tournament.

22nd Annual Golf Outing, New Jersey Chapter

The New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will hold its 22nd golf outing on July 23 at Mercer Oaks Golf Club in West Windsor, New Jersey.

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. 

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