Recent News

Distinguished Member John Reese Passes Away

At the time of his induction, Reese’s 42 years at the helm of the Wilkes wresting program was the longest tenure of any wrestling coach at any one institution. He also served 34 years as Wilkes athletic director.

Etched In Stone Podcast Featuring Three-Time NCAA and World Champ Lee Kemp Launches

Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring three-time World and NCAA champ Lee Kemp has launched at etchedinstonepodcast.com. Episode II will be released March 7 followed by Episode III on March 14 and Episode IV on March 21.

Due to Inclement Weather, Hall of Fame Will Be Closed Wednesday, February 23

Due to inclement weather, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will be closed Thursday, February 23.

Please stay safe and we hope you will come visit us on another day.

USA Wrestling Sending 28 Athletes To Yasar Dogu International In Turkey

Anthony Ashnault, Nicholas Gwiazdowski, Mark Hall II, Joey Lavallee, Chance Marsteller, Nico Megaludis, Jordan Oliver are all winners of our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award while Macey Kilty is a Tricia Saunders HS Excellence Award winner.

Distinguished Member Wayne Baughman Passes Away

NCAA champion and three-time finalist for Oklahoma and won five national championships in freestyle, nine in Greco-Roman and one in Sombo. Gold medalist at the 1967 Pan American Games and a member of three Olympic teams and eight World teams.

February Girls National High School Pound-For-Pound, Top 25 Rankings

he February rankings reflect the results of the nine girls state high school championships already held in Alabama, Alaska, Indiana, Iowa, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Former Wrestlers In Super Bowl

There are six former wrestlers competing in the 2022 Super Bowl

Bout at the Ballpark presented by Kubota International Pairings Finalized

Bout at the Ballpark is the first of its kind event with elite collegiate and international wrestlers at one competition. The two wrestling mats will be located between the areas of pitcher’s mound and second base and placed on raised stages.

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