Month June 2005

US Nationals on ESPN Monday, June 6; 8 Matches Shown

U.S. Nationals to air on ESPN2 on Monday, June 6 at 5:00 p.m Eastern, with eight featured matches on broadcastGary Abbott/USA Wrestling The Las Vegas/ASICS United States National Wrestling Championships will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 on Monday, June 6…

National Champions Q&A: Joe Williams

John Fuller Joe Williams has one World medal “a bronze in 2001. However, it is the two times he has been close to medals, fourth in the 1999 World Championships and fifth in the 2004 Olympics, that eat at him.…

Sara Levin Named Dev. Director for Stillwater HOF

Sara Levin named Director of Development and Special Events for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and MuseumGary Abbott/USA Wrestling Sara Levin has been named as the Director of Development and Special Events for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame…

Spencer Mango TheMat’s Wrestler of the Week

John Fuller Note: To nominate a wrestler for TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week, send the athlete’s name, accomplishments for the week and career accomplishments to John Fuller at [email protected] Spenser Mango (Flourissant, Mo./USOEC/Gator WC) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of…

Brawl at the Beach Takedown Tournament

Minnesota’s 1st and Best Beach Wrestling Tournament Saturday, July 16, 2005 On Beautiful Lake Minnetonka at Mound Bay Park, provided by the Mound Wrestling Organization. 8:00-9:30 Weigh-insWrestling Starts at 10:00 (or ASAP)Rain (Indoor Site) or ShineTakedowns Only2 Periods4-Man Round-Robin bracketsScratch…

In Australia, Students Get A Hold On Wrestling

By Tim RoweShepparton News Shepparton youngster Heath Nicholson’s four brothers should be on the lookout, otherwise a “fireman”, “superlex “or “cross buttock “could be coming their way.Nicholson, a Year 9 Shepparton High School student, took more than a passing interest…

Lesnar’s Golf Outing/J Rob Into Stillwater Hall

Brock Lesnar has tried his hand at many a venture.A national champion wrestler for Minnesota in 2000, Lesnar was a member of World Wrestling Entertainment for several years and even tried out for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. But that’s not…

Ryan Goodman Transfers to North Carolina State

Ryan Goodman, the #1 ranked 189 pound high school wrestler in 2004, has been given his full release from the Univ. of Nebraska and has accepted a full scholarship from N.C. State. Ryan also plans to play football. He will…

Online Video of Wrestling HOF Banquet at TheMat.com

Video of Hall of Fame Honors Banquet to be streamed online on TheMat.com starting Saturday, June 5Hall of Fame/ The 29th Honors Banquet of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will be posted online as a video stream on TheMat.com…

Robinson will join wrestling hall of fame

Gophers head wrestling coach J Robinson will be inducted as a distinguished member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame this weekend in Oklahoma City. Joining Robinson as honorees this weekend will be world champion wrestlers Chris Campbell and Zeke…

National Champions Q&A: Darryl Christian

John Fuller The top Greco-Roman wrestlers in the United States seem to be getting younger and younger. One of the leaders of that youth movement has been U.S. Nationals champion Darryl Christian of the New York AC. Christian won his…