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3 takeaways and key notable moments from the 2025 NWCA All-Star Classic

The NWCA All-Star Classic offers some early season fireworks for wrestling fans, exhibition-style. Six former NCAA and NCWWC champs took the mat as part of the event in New Jersey, with five of those former title winners securing victories to kick off their season while a number of other All-Americans and high-profile stars showcased their potential for greatness this season.

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Here’s what you need to know about the results and what they could mean for the early part of the season. 
Ryder impresses in Oklahoma State exhibition debut 
Of all of the NWCA All-Star winners, only one — Zack Ryder of Oklahoma State — has never been on the podium. Ryder, a freshman transfer from Penn State, made headlines this summer when he moved to Stillwater to train with David Taylor following Rocco Welsh’s transfer to Penn State from Ohio State. The move has paid off for Ryder.
In his first college exhibition match with the Cowboys, Ryder majored Maryland senior All-American Jaxon Smith 14-4, leaving no doubt that Ryder is not only at the level he needs to be at but could potentially compete for a title as a rookie. Ryder was all offense from the starting whistle too, and his confidence and aggressiveness will serve him well in his deep weight class. … more at … https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling-men/article/2025-11-02/3-takeaways-and-key-notable-moments-2025-nwca-all-star-classic

November 7, 2025 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized