Dark Energy

Cool to see. Thanks for posting. Small guy had some moves. Nice snap and go behind.

https://www.lehighvalleynews.com/nazareth-northampton/wrestling-champion-sammy-sasso-charged-with-gun-drug-crimes-in-nazareth old article - likely discussed in this thread … but the entirety of the read paints a picture of an idiot. Summary … “Let’s drive around in a car with an expired registration along with multiple guns while smoking weed.” Really freaking bad judgment and decision making. Sammy might be a great guy but this is a crap look. *the smoking weed part is me figuring this is what he was doing base on this part of the article: As Sasso was exiting the vehicle, according to police, an officer detected a strong odor of marijuana. He then saw what appeared to be packaging from a marijuana dispensary on the rear seat of the vehicle. Police said they also observed a separate canister that contained remnants of a green leafy substance. Sasso told police he does not have a valid Pennsylvania medical marijuana card, the affidavit said.

Wow! Really? That is damn impressive they were able to cobble this together so fast. Hmmmm. I love the concept. Hoping can see more of it.

Hoping this works and is successful. Nervous about boring matches though. What is being done to promote exciting matches? Bout of the night awards? Guys that are boring don’t get invited back? Want guys not afraid to lose once in a while. Guys that want to put on a show.

I agree!!!

What the hell is everyone talking about about here???

He won it. That is the key. Big win for him which is great. Just a personal Al wish the earlier matches weren’t so close / tough. Separation will lead to more confidence for me.

Thanks for updates. Not going all that well it seems. Losses and, from my cheap seats, some surprisingly close wins. Young team, can and will improve.

Several times mentioned Vito not at peak and was a reason why he picked Jax. Tried to focus on Jax and heap praise on him. Others went heavy on Vito not being right … at which point Pyles best answer is ‘maybe.’ Trying damn hard to not reduce shine on Jax.

Well, anyone else used to having Men’s Freestyle be the last of the three styles? This not a consistent norm? This year it is the first of the styles … so I have booked plane tickets and hotel … and follow on plan, for the wrong weekend. Damn it.

Bragging rights and a big ego to whoever gets the straight scoop on what’s been up with Vito.

Big congrats to Jax!!!! Amazing accomplishment. Looking forward to cheering him on!!!

Vito seems to be like ‘Do I really need to be here?’ Had enough to spring once or twice. But just looks like he isn’t isn’t enjoying himself at all. Seems resigned. Oh well, Jax will be fun to watch at worlds!!!

Wow … emotional view. 45 pound weight loss in 50 days. No memory of over a month. Can hear his thankfulness for those that have shown their love. And he sounds positive. As usual. Amazing guy. Folks — a good idea is to show your apppreciation and love to those that deserve it … now. Don’t wait for hell to come to the front door. They will love to hear it and it will come back to you. Be good to each other.

Thanks for the heads up on this pod cast. Listened for a bit …. Started out with a quick discussion on a few topics including American University. Refreshing. Other podcasts give such tiny airtime for other programs. Flo is so Iowa, OkSt and Penn State focused it is disappointing (not just related to controversies). <But again, incentives!!!>

Yea, that can’t be a recent pic. I’d be shocked given the scale of the surgery. And what is the source for the $2M?

This is an incentives issue …. Like sooo many other issues. Media that focuses on wrestling, and who require access to key leaders, coaches, wrestlers to be able to create content that results in themselves getting paid, will do their damn best to avoid throttling their access to the key people. Note, action that threatens access to NON-key people but would result in good clicks and revenue, that action is much more likely to occur. Thus there is disparity in negative coverage at times. What we are wishing for is that the sport would be big enough for there to be journalists that are more objective and more willing to probe, seek, and report without fear of reprisal that would damage their money making potential. There would be a big enough market for info - driving revenue to these people. We are far far from that spot. I kinda feel for the media guys today — in a tough spot. I do think they need to think harder about disparaging those bringing forth claims.

I agree.

So happy to read this update. Hoping more good news over the coming weeks as he heals. I expect nothing can be taken for granted … still a scary situation I figure.

Anything new from today’s podcasts? Or just an endless rehash with lots of repetition, complaints about lack of concrete info, and parroting of excuses?

Supposedly an over the counter supplement from Wegmans. Per his dad. No idea if true. I find it hard to believe that a wrestler of his status and his accesss to support resources would take something like this without having an expert check it out for him. It kind of defies belief. Seems like a willful act of disobedience or Penn State has to reflect on how a person of such low intelligence could possibly have earned a degree there. Again, if true. https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/sports/2025/06/27/star-wrestler-aaron-brooks-2024-olympic-medalist-faces-possible-suspension-for-failed-drug-test/84394953007/ Edit - per his dad, Aaron didn’t even read the label. Ok.

Is this a weird attempt to propagate the joke?

For many it seems like the best thing would be to keep this drama open, allow people to point fingers and cry ‘shame’ and generally pat themselves on their own back for their sense of righteousness. Also allow people to feel better about themselves by giving more time to tear down and spit on those they now feel superior to.

Not following closely but what is up with the ‘old-timers’ who have been out of the sport for quite a while? I have little to no interest in these matches.

I’d be curious to see the noise in the data. That stats for every year. Also, curious on why tech falls are excluded from the data?