Real American Freestyle (RAF) delivered a quintessential snapshot of its current identity at the Watsco Center in Miami. Headlined by a uninspiring match between Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad, RAF 13 brilliantly showcased everything fans love about the promotion, alongside the very cracks threatening to stall its momentum.
Every July, the Fargodome in North Dakota transforms into the undisputed epicenter of the wrestling universe. The USA Wrestling Junior and 16U National Championships, affectionately and simply known as "Fargo" to anyone who has ever laced up a pair of wrestling shoes, is the largest wrestling tournament on the planet.
Texas high school wrestling fans are in for a historic treat this upcoming season. In a move that perfectly captures the spirit of competition and sportsmanship, the defending UIL Boys Wrestling State Champions from two different classifications have announced they will face off in a highly anticipated dual meet.
This summer, near the historic grounds of Normandy, France, something special happened that had nothing to do with the region's storied past and everything to do with its present. Athletes from every corner of the globe assembled for the Normandy Wrestling Camp, bringing with them different languages, wrestling traditions, and different life experiences. Everyone who attended left with a shared bond cultivated through sweat, struggle, and mutual respect.
How many wrestling profiles or social handles have you seen that say something like “7x National Champ,” but when you dive deeper, you find that what the wrestler actually won was seven tournaments from random organizations with the word “Nationals” in the title?
The 2026 US Open, held at The Expo at World Market Center in Las Vegas beginning April 22, is arguably the greatest annual event in wrestling. While it is easy to get caught up in the sheer logistical chaos, the packed venue, the crowded perimeters around the mats, and the sprawling makeshift camps of resting athletes, focusing solely on these challenges misses the profound magic of the tournament.