That was the bold declaration from the NCAA Wrestling X-handle moments after the epic heavyweight final at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night (March 22). It was a clash that was expected to be a mere formality—a coronation, not a competition. On one side stood Gable Steveson, a former Olympic champion, riding a 60+ match winning streak and aiming for his third consecutive NCAA national title. His dominance on the mat was almost mythical. Fans and pundits alike predicted a one-sided spectacle.
But then came Wyatt Hendrickson, the underdog with a heart as big as his biceps. Dubbed “Captain America” for his relentless, all-guts-no-glory style, Hendrickson was the No. 2 seed, still seeking his maiden national championship. On paper, it looked like he was stepping into a storm he couldn’t weather. Yet, in a turn that stunned the wrestling world, Hendrickson did the unthinkable.
With power, precision, and an iron will, the OSU wrestler defied the odds and toppled the seemingly invincible Steveson. The final seconds saw Hendrickson raising his arms in triumph, the Wells Fargo Center roaring in disbelief. But how did he pull off things?
The Gable Steveson vs Wyatt Hendrickson as it happened
Well, on Saturday (March 22), Gable Steveson had an entry to the iconic arena with pyrotechnics setting the tone for someone who has almost every trophy from wrestling. However, in comparison, Wyatt had a meek entry. Also, in the starting moment, the Olympian tried to intimidate him with his persona and trademark gestures. But the OSU wrestler wasn’t someone giving the space away on or off the mat. He stood firm and concentrated on the match. Nothing could detail him from that moment on. In the end, he snatched the victory with the scoreline of 5-4. But again, the question remains the same. How did he win against Gable?
Pure cinema.#NCAAWrestling x @CowboyWrestling pic.twitter.com/USotmLofW4
— NCAA Wrestling (@NCAAWrestling) March 23, 2025
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