NWCA All-Star Classic - Location/Date?

[Simpleman424]

https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/16252498-the-2026-nwca-all-star-classic-returns-to-penn-state

[Spartacus]

On 10/5/2026 at 8:55 PM, happyvalet said:

Eddie is an awful choice for the All Star

I am sure he is an awesome human, and we all know he is a great wrestler, but….he is also the absolute worst wrestler to represent any kind if showcase for wrestling.  I would rather watch WNBA.

[happyvalet]

On 10/7/2026 at 11:32 AM, BruceyB said:

Counter argument: Which of the returning AAs is a better choice?

Unfortunately, they're pretty much all the same..

Eddie is the only one in that group that repeatedly makes it his goal to go to rideouts.

[BigRedFan]

125: #5 Eddie Ventresca, Virginia Tech vs #9 Ezekiel Witt, ND State

133: #3 Aaron Seidel, Virginia Tech vs #8 TK Davis, Gardner-Webb

141: #1 Luke Stanich, Lehigh vs #2 Bo Bassett, Virginia Tech

149: #3 Shayne Van Ness, Penn State vs #4 Caleb Henson, Virginia Tech

157: #6 Ty Watters, West Virginia vs #7 Collin Gaj, Virginia Tech

165: #5 Cam Catrabone, Michigan vs #7 Paddy Gallagher, Oklahoma

174: #6 Danny Wask, Navy vs #4 Beau Mantanona, Michigan

184: #2 Rocco Welsh, Penn State vs #5 Brock Mantanona, Michigan

197: #1 Josh Barr, Penn State vs #3 Stephen Little, Little Rock

285: TBA*

[ionel]

4 minutes ago, BigRedFan said:

285: TBA*

Still waiting to see who can make weight.  

[HokieDave87]

16 minutes ago, ionel said:

Still waiting to see who can make weight.  

Mirasola vs. Mirasola? 

[ionel]

13 minutes ago, HokieDave87 said:

Mirasola vs. Mirasola? 

That'd work ... but would Carl let them go up against an opponent from a top team so early in the season.

Edited Tuesday at 02:53 AM by ionel

[PookieNacui]

149 might be decent

[ScottishSteel]

Love seeing TK Davis get some shine

[Simpleman424]

8 hours ago, ionel said:

Still waiting to see who can make weight.  

Just waiting to see who AJ’s competitor will be…

[Yugdab]

Christian Carroll Vs Dreshaun Ross would be fun and Interesting. Carroll always puts on a good show for a HWT

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

46 minutes ago, Yugdab said:

Christian Carroll Vs Dreshaun Ross would be fun and Interesting. Carroll always puts on a good show for a HWT

Dreshaun recently seen on crutches...

[Simpleman424]

1 hour ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Dreshaun recently seen on crutches...

 

1 hour ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Dreshaun recently seen on crutches...

Things get crazy during jungle ball sometimes…

[Le duke]

Interesting. A distinct lack of participants from Iowa and Oklahoma State. 

[DoubleBoots]

Really hope we still see Bassett Stanich in the dual

[ionel]

4 minutes ago, Le duke said:

Interesting. A distinct lack of participants from Iowa and Oklahoma State. 

OSU is at ASU on Nov 20 and Stanford 22nd.  

[ionel]

1 hour ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Dreshaun recently seen on crutches...

Define "recently." 

[ionel]

2 hours ago, Simpleman424 said:

Just waiting to see who AJ’s competitor will be…

Is it true you don't have to be on a team to wrestle All-Stars?  Has AJ ever had a chance to do the splits and flip off the nit fans in the happy valley?  

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

2 minutes ago, ionel said:

Define "recently." 

Exactly one month ago yesterday.  It is possible that it was a little tweak or "clean up."  But I suppose it is also possible that it could be something requiring a bit more time and attention.  Getting ready for a match"that doesn't count"  less than 60 days after being on crutches doesn't sound optimal for a freshman who has shown some degree of being injury prone.

[PookieNacui]

Blaze or Ono not available for Seidel?

[ionel]

4 minutes ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Exactly one month ago yesterday.  It is possible that it was a little tweak or "clean up."  But I suppose it is also possible that it could be something requiring a bit more time and attention.  Getting ready for a match"that doesn't count"  less than 60 days after being on crutches doesn't sound optimal for a freshman who has shown some degree of being injury prone.

Report since someone saw him dunk on a 10' goal ... but still doubt he has any intent to travel to the grumpy valley event.  

[Simpleman424]

1 hour ago, ionel said:

Is it true you don't have to be on a team to wrestle All-Stars?  Has AJ ever had a chance to do the splits and flip off the nit fans in the happy valley?  

I refer all questions to his legal counsel and invoke my 5th amendment rights…

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

1 hour ago, PookieNacui said:

Blaze or Ono not available for Seidel?

Rumor has it that Ono was offered the match but PSU coaches turned it down.  Not sure, but makes sense. 

Also I wonder if the  possibility of ongoing eligibility litigation involving Ono could prevent him from participating in the meet?

Edited Tuesday at 02:57 PM by Interviewed_at_Weehawken

[trojanhorse]

1 hour ago, ionel said:

Is it true you don't have to be on a team to wrestle All-Stars?  Has AJ ever had a chance to do the splits and flip off the nit fans in the happy valley?  

Jan 30 2026, beat Mirasola at BJC 2-1. Almost 99% positive he did a split after the match as the dual had ended.

[The_KC_Godfather]

1 hour ago, DoubleBoots said:

Really hope we still see Bassett Stanich in the dual

Any reason we wouldn't? That's the premier match, imo...