Recent News

Rich Bender Elected to UWW Americas Executive Committee, Appointed 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.

Alabama Chapter Recognizes High School Excellence Award Winners

The Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame recognized Evelyn Holmes Smith and Yanik Simon, who are the Alabama winners of the Hall of Fame's Tricia Saunders and Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award, at its induction ceremony.

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.

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