Meritorious Official Honoree Jerry Kuntz Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Jerry Kuntz, who was honored as Meritorious Official by the Hall of Fame in 2014 and who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2008, passed away on Monday, at the age of 69.

Virginia Tech's Robie Donates Kidney to Father of All-American Wrestler

Norm Latona, the father of two-time Virginia Tech All-American Sam Latona, received a kidney from Hokies head wrestling coach Tony Robie. 

Olympic medalists Elor, Dake Among 16 World Team Trials Champions Qualified For Final X

Sixteen World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champions have been added to the 2025 Final X card, including 2024 Olympic champion Amit Elor and two-time Olympic bronze medalist Kyle Dake, and will compete for coveted spots on Team USA. Final X is set for Saturday, June 14 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Jon Gordon to Headline SportsLife Wrestling Breakfast at NWCA Convention

The National Wrestling Coaches Association is pleased to announce that best-selling author and renowned speaker Jon Gordon will deliver the keynote address at the SportsLife Wrestling Breakfast, taking place Saturday, August 2, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. during the 2025 NWCA Annual Convention.

Rich Bender Elected to UWW Americas Executive Committee, Appointed Vice President

USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender was elected to serve as a member of UWW Americas Executive Committee and was selected by the organization to the position of Vice-President.

Final X Spots Up for Grabs at Senior World Team Trials

The 16 remaining Final X spots will be determined at the Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament being held at Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center in Louisville, Kentucky on May 16-17. 

Real American Freestyle Wrestling League Signs Olympic Medalists

“The goal is to get people outside who don’t know anything about wrestling to come watch and invest in the sport financially and be at events."

Events will feature eight weight classes with eight matches for men and four for women. Wrestlers will have the opportunity to win a championship purse and bonuses — in adherence to NCAA regulations — for victories.

Ben Askren, Kennedy Blades, Aaron Brooks, David Carr, Kyle Dake, Trent Hidlay, Kyle Snyder and Zahid Valencia have been announced as participants in the unscripted wrestling series.

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.