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Florida Wrestling Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025 Inductees

The Florida Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced that its Class of 2025 is Joe Cozart, Earl Hall Jr, Brandon Hatchett, Russ Schenk, Mike Schyck, Mark Free, Jonathan Taylor and Dustin DeNunzio.

The Next Level Scholarship is Back

For the sixth year, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Florida Chapter is offering a scholarship opportunity to boys and girls Florida wrestlers.

The $1000 scholarship opportunity is available to any qualified athlete who will continue their wrestling career at the collegiate level.

A Coach In Wrestling and Life: Southwest Florida Wrestling Legend Kris Hayward Passes Away

Kris Hayward, who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016, passed away on January 8 after battling health issues in recent years.

Congratulations to the Florida Chapter's Class of 2025.

Congratulations to the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.

Honors Weekend 2024: Pressed Suits, Pressed Ties, and 7 Inductees that ImPRESSED

The Florida Chapter celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a record 430 attendees while honoring its Class of 2024: Sal Basile, Jim Dailey Jr., Michael Graham, Dan Moody, Pat Ryan, Ryland Wagner, and Mike Pedersen.

Dirty South Podcast: Jason Fulmore and Dan Ward Cover NWHOF News

Jason Fulmore of SE Wrestling and Dan Ward of Ward Wrestling talk about the Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Class of 2024.

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