Takedown Report

National Wrestling News – Dec. # 3

TDR Editor’s Notes ; A new wrestling movie which looks promising which is just one of opportunities to promote and support wrestling across the country before the end of 2020. Glad to see that year in the rear view mirror.
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1 } – Exclusive: ‘The Last Champion’ Trailer Sees Cole Hauser as a Former Wrestling Star Seeking Redemption
Cole Hauser stars in the new inspirational sports drama The Last Champion and Collider is home to the exclusive premiere of the movie’s stirring trailer. Hauser currently stars on Yellowstone alongside Kevin Costner, Luke Grimes, and Wes Bentley. But the actor, whose previous credits include Good Will Hunting and Olympus Has Fallen, is taking a break from his hit show to star in the Redburn Street Pictures sports drama about a former wrestling champ who is seeking redemption following a scandal which cost him his Olympic medal.
The trailer for The Last Champion opens to see John Wright (Hauser) return to his small hometown as a former wrestling star living in the shadow of his past. Once on the fast track to Olympic glory and pride of his home town, an incident in John’s past now joins his list of burdens as he tries to save his mother’s home from foreclosure. Encouraged by friends, Wright decides to return to the wrestling mat where he discovers one young man on the team (Sean H. Scully) could have what it takes to go all the way if he could, in fact, get out of his own way. … rest of story at ^{https://collider.com/the-last-champion-trailer-cole-hauser/?mc_cid=97ab69a0c8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

2 } – ‘Yellowstone’ Star Cole Hauser Shares Trailer for New Film, ‘The Last Champion’
Cole Hauser has you covered if you can’t wait for more Rip Wheeler, as the trailer for his new film, ‘The Last Champion” is out now! Don’t worry, Rip fans, he keeps the beard for most of the film, too. Cole Hauser is hotter than ever right now thanks to the wild success of television’s #1 drama, “Yellowstone.” As Rip Wheeler, Hauser has become a household name thanks to his faultless performance as the toughest ranch hand on this side of the Rio Grande. Now, Hauser is taking his talents back to film with another new film, “The Last Champion.” Today, he’s debuting the official trailer on his Instagram account for fans and followers. In “The Last Champion” sees Cole Hauser step into the shoes of former Olympian John Wright. A fallen champion, Wright returns to his small hometown that still lives in the shadow of his past – much as he does. Once the pride of his hometown, Wright’s own mistakes have him barreling down hard into a life he loathes.
… rest of story at ^{https://outsider.com/news/entertainment/watch-yellowstone-star-cole-hauser-shares-trailer-new-film-the-last-champion/?mc_cid=59de35edde&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

3 } – WIN MAGAZINE NOVEMBER ISSUE IS NOW AVAILABLE; A PRINT OR DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION IS A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT
WIN Magazine has published its November Start-of-the-Season Publication. As high school wrestling kicks off in about half the country in the next few weeks, WIN starts its 27th year with a magazine covering all levels of the sport. With rankings from high school through college, and features from every level including news coverage from the recent RTC exhibitions and USA Wrestling’s Brian Keck Preseason Nationals, the magazine will get fans excited for the green flag to drop on another wrestling season.
Click the link to subscribe and put “November” in Notes at Check-out to start your 12-issue Print or Digital Subscription with WIN’s newest publication. USA Wrestling members get a discount on print for $27 for 12 issues, $13 for digital.
https://subscribe.win-magazine.com/
Some of the featured articles in WIN’s 44-page issue are:
P6 – DAN GABLE Q&A
The former two-time NCAA champ and Olympic champ says it’s imperative wrestler keep working to get better during the pandemic and says do your homework when choosing a club. … rest of story at ^{https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/November/27/WIN-November-issue-available?mc_cid=0d9bace552&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

4 } – New wrestling movie ‘The Last Champion’ features Montana connections
GREAT FALLS — On the surface, the new movie The Last Champion feels like it could be set in Great Falls. An Olympic wrestler from a small town? Check. A disgraced former athlete seeking redemption? Check. “It’s a story mainly about redemption and hope and inspiration,” said co-writer and producer Ivy Withrow. “It’s a story about a man who was an Olympic champion and he had a moment in his life where he really fell from grace. And the movie is about his journey to kind of pull himself out of that really dark place that he was.” The main character, John Wright, might as well be an amalgamation of some of the most well-known athletes in Electric City history. But the connections to Great Falls go much deeper than just familiar plot lines.
Start with the cast. Great Falls High School alumnus Olivia Longin makes her screen debut in a speaking role. “I was just a student at the University of Idaho studying theater, film and television, and, through the department, I was hired to be a stand-in … rest of story at ^{https://www.montanasports.com/high-school-sports/wrestling/new-wrestling-movie-the-lash-champion-features-montana-connections?mc_cid=de5a36abdc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

5 } – Five things you did not know about USA wrestling star David Taylor
Find out how the 2018 world champ got the nickname ‘Magic Man’, and how he overcame his biggest weakness on the mat.
David Taylor is one of the most exciting names in freestyle wrestling right now. After almost a year out of the sport in 2019 with a serious knee injury, the 2018 world champion at 86kg appears to be back to his best. In March, he qualified USA’s place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after a comfortable gold medal-winning performance at the Pan-American Olympic Qualifiers in Canada. Following the COVID 19-enforced lockdown, the two-time NCAA champion’s aggressive style was back on full display in July, when he crushed Myles Martin 11-0 in an exhibition match. Due to the ongoing pandemic, there will be no American athletes at the 2020 Wrestling World Championships in December. But wrestling fans wanting to see Taylor tested against the best may still be in luck. In recent weeks, the Nevada-born grappler has been embroiled … rest of story at ^{https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/features/detail/five-interesting-facts-wrestling-david-taylor/?mc_cid=97ab69a0c8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

6 } – Here’s how Nick & Joe Lee, David Taylor did in their Nittany Lion Wrestling Club event debuts
Tuesday marked the third freestyle wrestling event that the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club has put on during this unusual year for sports. It also was the debuts for Nick Lee, Joe Lee and David Taylor on a card that featured 11 matches — 10 men’s and one women’s. The Lee brothers and Taylor all collected victories. Former Nittany Lion great and World Champ Taylor was part of the main event, where he took on former NCAA champ from Cornell Gabe Dean at 86 kilograms. Taylor led 4-0 after one period thanks to a takedown, push-out point and a shot clock point. … rest of story at ^{https://www.centredaily.com/sports/college/penn-state-university/psu-wrestling/article247410870.html?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

7 } – Wrestling podcaster Ryan Warner has one simple question for you
How did wrestling change your life? That’s exactly the question Ryan Warner wants to know and that’s exactly the theme of his podcast, Wrestling Changed My Life. Warner, an Illinois native, started up the podcast a couple years ago and has been prolific with his interviews and his conversational style of podcast. Digging into greats, documentary series on his own and with the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Wrestling Changed My Life has been a fan favorite and it’s only getting better.
Check it out at wrestlinghcangedmylife.com.
LEADING OFF
There is wrestling. This is more than likely a test of how much of a wrestling fan you’re going to make yourself. There is limited action around the country, but the men and women in the NAIA are competing. 
… rest of story at ^{https://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/short-time/wrestling-podcaster-ryan-warner-has-one-simple-question-for-you/?mc_cid=1348aad4fc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

8 } – Cole Hauser talks about his role as a former wrestler and coach in The Last Champion
John Wright is a disgraced American wrestler who finds himself back in his hometown with a chance at redemption. Cole Hauser plays Wright as he returns to his hometown and finds himself back near a wrestling mat after years away.   On this episode of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, Jason Bryant talks with Hauser about the role, the release and production of the film and how he approached taking on a role of a wrestler and wrestling coach for the film.  The film gets released digitally on Apple iTunes, Google Play and Amazon Prime on December 8.
Find out more about the film at http://www.thelastchampion.com/
Pre-order: iTunes | Will be available on Google Play and Amazon Prime
SHORT TIME SHOTS (the scores and such)
Typically Monday is a wasteland for college wrestling results, it’s one reason why when I coordinate the NWCA Division I Coaches Poll, the results go through the previous week’s results … rest of story at ^{https://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/short-time/cole-hauser-talks-about-his-role-as-a-former-wrestler-and-coach-in-the-last-champion/?mc_cid=ac95ae6b76&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

9} – ‘It’s crippling’: COVID-19 pandemic has financially thrashed college athletic departments
The enduring images of college athletics are often ones of triumph and exuberance. Over the past seven months, however, that reliably rosy picture has become more grim. The far-reaching impact of the COVID-19 pandemic financially has ransacked college athletic departments across the country, including those in Western Pennsylvania. With many teams sidelined, seasons postponed or shortened and fans largely prohibited from attending games, schools have been deprived of precious resources — ticket sales, money from guarantee games, a percentage of donations — that allowed them to thrive or, at the very least, function. Previously unforeseen costs, primarily related to virus testing, have emerged. Painful cuts have had to be made. Through it all, universities have been forced to confront short-term concerns and grapple with long-term, existential questions about what kind of wreckage and rebuilding awaits when this is all over, whenever that might be. “I think everything is going to be re-examined,” … rest of story at ^{https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2020/11/29/pitt-panthers-penn-state-nittany-lions-covid19-pandemic-ncaa-duquesne-dukes-robert-morris-colonials/stories/202011080031?mc_cid=9fce5d3dda&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

10 } – COMPLETE LIST OF USA WRESTLING SANCTIONED EVENTS FOR THE NEXT THREE MONTHS, AS OF NOVEMBER 30
USA Wrestling is regularly publishing a list of sanctioned events as our nation and our sport comes back from the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, there are 99 tournaments/clinics listed from 17 different states over the next three months. Since our posting on November 23, there are nine additional events which have been added to the list. The new additions are marked in bold. The list provides an easy reference for athletes, coaches and families, in order to make plans for competitions moving forward. Not only is USA Wrestling providing events on its national schedule, but many state associations and local clubs are also developing events for athletes of all ages to participate in. Our list will include events by date, as well as events by state.
Of note are two new events in both Kansas and Texas. Other states that had one additional event added to the list are Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Virginia. This information is also available through USA Wrestling’s membership system, TheMat.com website and on usawevents.com by using the system’s sort capability, but this posting will be an easy-to-use format for you to use in your planning. Athletes should consider attending events in nearby states, especially if conditions do not allow for competitions in their own state at this time. Contact event directors for more information on the event details and eligibility requirements. Please forward this story to others seeking competitive opportunities. For more information on USA Wrestling events, visit https://usawrestlingevents.com/
SANCTIONED EVENTS BY DATE
December 2- Thunder Classic 2020, Westlake High School, 99 N Thunder Blvd, Saratoga Springs Utah 84045, Event Director: Jeffrey Newby Jeffreynewby@hotmail.com
December 4-5 – Western States Crush COVID, Legacy Events Center, 151 South 1100 West, Farmington, Utah 84025, Event Director: Jeffrey Newby Jeffreynewby@hotmail.com … rest of story at ^{https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/November/30/USA-Wrestling-sanctioned-events-for-the-next-three-months-as-of-Nov-30?mc_cid=ac95ae6b76&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b}

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