Ono - Oh Yes?

[1032004]

4 minutes ago, Truzzcat said:

It sounds like Ono is 133 and Blaze will be going up to 141 at some point. I personally do not think this is a great call unless Marcus is able to adapt to the weight quickly. He can absolutely win 133 and while I think he would be the best wrestler potentially at 141 I think size gives the other two guys an edge. 133 to me is a far worse weight for ono given style matchups even if it's a better size fit for him.

You’re saying you’ve got a plan??

(kidding)

 

[1032004]

25 minutes ago, Truzzcat said:

It sounds like Ono is 133 and Blaze will be going up to 141 at some point. I personally do not think this is a great call unless Marcus is able to adapt to the weight quickly. He can absolutely win 133 and while I think he would be the best wrestler potentially at 141 I think size gives the other two guys an edge. 133 to me is a far worse weight for ono given style matchups even if it's a better size fit for him.

Just stopped by the PSU forum. Looks like this is coming from Jeff Byers, who also implied we will see Ono against Bloomsburg.

[Gene Mills Fan]

18 minutes ago, Truzzcat said:

It sounds like Ono is 133 and Blaze will be going up to 141 at some point. I personally do not think this is a great call unless Marcus is able to adapt to the weight quickly. He can absolutely win 133 and while I think he would be the best wrestler potentially at 141 I think size gives the other two guys an edge. 133 to me is a far worse weight for ono given style matchups even if it's a better size fit for him.

I think Bo is keeping Seidel, Blaze and Jax from moving up. Jax might have no fear but not willing to risk it. I think Davino is comfortable at 33 and if he has success this year with the other 3 just mentioned he might just try 65kg in 2028.  Right now I believe Marcus would get the choice in PSU due to eligibility and folk experience(but he did bragg last year he almost beat Ono in a freestyle in team trial training session) but if Ono gets 3 years then they might have to work out what's best.  I think if Bo was at 149 the 3 would be at 141.

[1032004]

1 minute ago, Gene Mills Fan said:

I think Bo is keeping Seidel, Blaze and Jax from moving up. Jax might have no fear but not willing to risk it. I think Davino is comfortable at 33 and if he has success this year with the other 3 just mentioned he might just try 65kg in 2028.  Right now I believe Marcus would get the choice in PSU due to eligibility and folk experience(but he did bragg last year he almost beat Ono in a freestyle in team trial training session) but if Ono gets 3 years then they might have to work out what's best.  I think if Bo was at 149 the 3 would be at 141.

Seidel sure since they’re on the same team. I don’t think Jax cares, but it seems like indications are he might go 57 for 2028 which would mean 133 makes more sense.  It could be the opposite for Blaze since my guess is he’s more likely to go 65. I’d give Blaze about the same shot to win 141 as 133 assuming he is appropriately sized. IMO Blaze would be more likely to lose to Stanich than Bassett.

[Gene Mills Fan]

9 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

Seidel sure since they’re on the same team. I don’t think Jax cares, but it seems like indications are he might go 57 for 2028 which would mean 133 makes more sense.  It could be the opposite for Blaze since my guess is he’s more likely to go 65. I’d give Blaze about the same shot to win 141 as 133 assuming he is appropriately sized. IMO Blaze would be more likely to lose to Stanich than Bassett.

You have good points.  I think Mother nature makes the decision,  meaning their stomachs.

[Caveira]

Google says he (Ono) graduated high school in 2022.    It also says he attended college in Japan for 3 academic years.    Google can be wrong.    If Google is right asking for 3 years eligibility after already having one at psu is just plain gross.    He is almost 23 years old today.  
 

maybe they’re like.  Bo basset is old …… hold my beer?

Edited Tuesday at 03:56 PM by Caveira

[Gus]

Blaze would be a title threat at either 133 or 141. The final bosses at each weight class are pretty similar in my opinion (Jax, Davino, Seidel) vs (Bo, Stanich, Blaze). 

[Truzzcat]

40 minutes ago, Gene Mills Fan said:

I think Bo is keeping Seidel, Blaze and Jax from moving up. Jax might have no fear but not willing to risk it. I think Davino is comfortable at 33 and if he has success this year with the other 3 just mentioned he might just try 65kg in 2028.  Right now I believe Marcus would get the choice in PSU due to eligibility and folk experience(but he did bragg last year he almost beat Ono in a freestyle in team trial training session) but if Ono gets 3 years then they might have to work out what's best.  I think if Bo was at 149 the 3 would be at 141.

From what it sounds like both Ben and Jax want to go 57kg for the olympics, Marcus pretty much said that is not possible for him, so I think 141 makes the most sense for him now and 133 makes the most sense for those two. Sediel at 133 gives V-tech their best possible lineup. None of those guys really strike me as people who are inherently worried about who is at their weight.

[bnwtwg]

17 minutes ago, Gus said:

Blaze would be a title threat at either 133 or 141. The final bosses at each weight class are pretty similar in my opinion (Jax, Davino, Seidel) vs (Bo, Stanich, Blaze). 

World bronze medalist is threat for domestic age group title

Way to really put yourself out there on the Mount Rushmore of hot takes with that one 

[DocBB]

3 hours ago, Spladle08 said:

I agree, I think if it was any other school he likely wouldn't get a shot, but at my core, I have that belief that I'm sure many of us have... PSU will/can make it happen. 

As far as the Olympics go... I doubt he qualifies for Japan, he's just too big for 57kg and they're so talented at 65kg.... heck they're so talented at both weights....  61kg World Championships are the only times we will see him compete (I feel) 

If that second statement is true it would make it alot more likely that he wrestles this year. I just don't know the Japanese team well enough though. I assumed he was a good shot at the Japanese team based on his previous results and age. Isn't he planning on going 57kg in 28 though? Didn't he already call out Higuchi? Higuchi will be 32 in 2028 as well.

[1032004]

On 11/9/2026 at 7:42 AM, Spladle08 said:

Bastida would be a more accurate comparison. Impactful Freestyle wrestler on the world stage, turned Folkstyle late. 
Didn't place his first year, AA as a 2nd year, DNP 3rd year, Injury 4th year, 5-6 years after he began his Folkstyle Journey NCAA finalist!
Only problem with Bastida, it was all 197 or above where mat wrestling isn't as much of a thing, and his best result was at HWT where he couldn't get over the hump in the finals because the guy could mat-wrestle. 
 

“Impactful freestyle wrestler,” but not a senior world champion.  Not even an age level world champion.

[DocBB]

1 hour ago, Gene Mills Fan said:

I think Bo is keeping Seidel, Blaze and Jax from moving up. Jax might have no fear but not willing to risk it. I think Davino is comfortable at 33 and if he has success this year with the other 3 just mentioned he might just try 65kg in 2028.  Right now I believe Marcus would get the choice in PSU due to eligibility and folk experience(but he did bragg last year he almost beat Ono in a freestyle in team trial training session) but if Ono gets 3 years then they might have to work out what's best.  I think if Bo was at 149 the 3 would be at 141.

Davino has already said he is going 57kg for Olympic trials in 28

[Spladle08]

10 minutes ago, DocBB said:

If that second statement is true it would make it alot more likely that he wrestles this year. I just don't know the Japanese team well enough though. I assumed he was a good shot at the Japanese team based on his previous results and age. Isn't he planning on going 57kg in 28 though? Didn't he already call out Higuchi? Higuchi will be 32 in 2028 as well.

So you might be onto something. Honestly I'm a bit out of the loop lately (well as far as keeping up with '28 plans) maybe it'll be a battle for 57kg (in Japan).

He has a solid chance at 57kg for sure, but I think coming into this thread I was under the impression most believed he'd go 141.  I didn't like the idea of needing to gain/drop that weight (so I just ruled out 57kg) and I also think he's just too undersized for 65kg (and it's a deep weight for them)

Now that the rumors are Blaze (clearly a 65kg) may be the 141, and Ono 133, I retract my previous statement. "He'll be in the running at 57kg for sure, assuming he stays small"....  Higuchi is a little long in the tooth, Ogawa is tough but a little inconsistent, same with Hasegawa, who knows who else drops... he's definitely a favorite going into the competition if he can make weight.  

My bad

[Truzzcat]

14 minutes ago, Spladle08 said:

So you might be onto something. Honestly I'm a bit out of the loop lately (well as far as keeping up with '28 plans) maybe it'll be a battle for 57kg (in Japan).

He has a solid chance at 57kg for sure, but I think coming into this thread I was under the impression most believed he'd go 141.  I didn't like the idea of needing to gain/drop that weight (so I just ruled out 57kg) and I also think he's just too undersized for 65kg (and it's a deep weight for them)

Now that the rumors are Blaze (clearly a 65kg) may be the 141, and Ono 133, I retract my previous statement. "He'll be in the running at 57kg for sure, assuming he stays small"....  Higuchi is a little long in the tooth, Ogawa is tough but a little inconsistent, same with Hasegawa, who knows who else drops... he's definitely a favorite going into the competition if he can make weight.  

My bad

I think 57kg for Japan is more of a battle of Rei and Ono vs the scale than anyone else. Ogawa had to battle to get a u20 bronze this year.

[Le duke]

1 hour ago, Spladle08 said:

So you might be onto something. Honestly I'm a bit out of the loop lately (well as far as keeping up with '28 plans) maybe it'll be a battle for 57kg (in Japan).

He has a solid chance at 57kg for sure, but I think coming into this thread I was under the impression most believed he'd go 141.  I didn't like the idea of needing to gain/drop that weight (so I just ruled out 57kg) and I also think he's just too undersized for 65kg (and it's a deep weight for them)

Now that the rumors are Blaze (clearly a 65kg) may be the 141, and Ono 133, I retract my previous statement. "He'll be in the running at 57kg for sure, assuming he stays small"....  Higuchi is a little long in the tooth, Ogawa is tough but a little inconsistent, same with Hasegawa, who knows who else drops... he's definitely a favorite going into the competition if he can make weight.  

My bad

 

Only rubes thought he'd be going 141. 

Cael just confirmed he's going 133. Marcus is going up to 141. Might not see Blaze until 2nd semester.

 

[Gus]

2 hours ago, bnwtwg said:

World bronze medalist is threat for domestic age group title

Way to really put yourself out there on the Mount Rushmore of hot takes with that one 

I never claimed that it was a hot take. Just stated my opinion. You will be okay

[wrestlingfan22]

1 hour ago, Truzzcat said:

I think 57kg for Japan is more of a battle of Rei and Ono vs the scale than anyone else. Ogawa had to battle to get a u20 bronze this year.

Is Rei confirmed staying 57? He had always indicated he was going up to 65 

[DocBB]

1 hour ago, wrestlingfan22 said:

Is Rei confirmed staying 57? He had always indicated he was going up to 65 

yes

https://uww.org/articles/i-want-win-second-olympic-gold-la-2028-higuchi

Edited Tuesday at 08:35 PM by DocBB

[PortaJohn]

21 hours ago, Ricketycricket said:

The latest rumor is Ono will be starting at 133 in the first duel and Desmond at 141. Unclear why Blaze isn't listed as projected starter. 

It's not a rumor. Ono goes 133.  They're waiting to clear up the eligibility.  NCAA says 1 year.  PSU thinks it should be 3. Blaze just wants some time off to recover

[Ricketycricket]

6 minutes ago, PortaJohn said:

It's not a rumor. Ono goes 133.  They're waiting to clear up the eligibility.  NCAA says 1 year.  PSU thinks it should be 3. Blaze just wants some time off to recover

Yeah, this came to light after my post. I guess everyone assumed the wrestle-off was at 141, but it was really 133. 

[1032004]

35 minutes ago, PortaJohn said:

It's not a rumor. Ono goes 133. 

It was a rumor until today.

[ionel]

5 hours ago, PortaJohn said:

NCAA says 1 year.  PSU thinks it should be 3. 

The extra 2 for a mission? 

[lowSingle155]

On 11/10/2026 at 8:28 AM, Spladle08 said:

Teske was somebody that came in with a lot of folkstyle accolades but didn't achieve.... I'm saying "NCAA wrestling doesn't work out for everyone who goes to PSU" 

And you're right,  the other poster "Wouldn't be super surprised".... Where I would question everything I know about wrestling, thats also true. 

And yes, I absolutely agree with you, most of the PSU guys are expected to be on the podium, except at 141.. where they had that good run with Nick Lee, then Bartlett, but now...... dare I say there is a hole...?

I guess if you wanna put some money up, that if he participates he'll be outside the top 4.... I'm absolutely up for that. 

Other than that, this is the ole "X athlete in X sport would be the best athlete in a different sport that they don't do" argument.... until we see it. 

This reminds me of when J'den Cox was moving up to take on Snyder, everyone was enamored by J'den's speed and athleticism, and the fact that Snyder had been the best wrestler on the planet at 214lbs for years meant nothing...  people are wild. 

Oh yeah and directly PSU related, back when it was TheMat forums somebody bet me a couple 100 Retherford would take gold in his first FS World Championships (maybe 2017)... it was similar to this conversation... The poster (like yourself) had argued "Have you not seen Retherford wrestle, I bet you this money he wins Worlds".... I tried to talk sense into him it just wasn't his realm, even said "do you want 4 to 1?" which he declined.... of course Retherford beats an American who wrestled elsewhere and then gets beat and is out... very predictable but blind fandom got in the way. 

Speaking of constructive things.... which I'll post in the PSU Roster threat here in a sec. I think since Ono won't make the Japenese team at 65 or 57 kg, it would more advantageous for both he and Blaze to swap. Ono could stay at 61kg and Blaze could add the size needed to make a run at 65kg in 2028

If the offer still stands, I will bet you $$$ on Ono taking top 4.

[Reality Check]

Ono is an absolute freak. Sure Spencer and Davino wrestled him tough, but three things to keep in mind:

1.The outcome was never really in doubt; 

2. These are exhibitions he is just showing up for without a true championship event that is peaking for.

3. Spencer and Davino are fantastic wrestlers themselves! Lee just teched through world championships and I believe that Davino would have medaled at Sr. Worlds if he could take the spot. He crushed the filed at U23 and who can forget his win over Jax at the US Open. Might have been the best single period of wrestling I’ve ever seen.

Ono blew Uguev and Vito off the map and tooled that guy in the finals like he was a Novice competitor. Had no trouble opening up Marcus either- and nobody does that. 

My observations on Ono back in 2024 was that he had that lightning quickness that the Japanese wrestlers always seem to have, but what made him different was that he had the POWER of a Cary Kolat. 

Can’t wait to see him battle with Jax and Seidel, it’s going to be amazing. 

[GimJustafan]

22 hours ago, DocBB said:

Davino has already said he is going 57kg for Olympic trials in 28

basically  125 lbs - but  28 is a long way off