Oklahoma wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson was spectacularly upset against Minnesota's Gable Steveson at the NCAA Wrestling Championship on Saturday in front of President Donald Trump.
Hendrickson won the national title in the 285 pound division. Steveson is an Olympic gold medalist who took a year off from college wrestling to pursue an NFL and WWE career. He went back to school this season, finished his qualifications and made it as long as he went.
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Oklahoma's Wyatt Hendrickson celebrates after beating Minnesota's Gable Steveson in a 285-pound match at the NCAA Wrestling Championship in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The day after his victory, Hendrickson fired a faithful message with the X.
“It just happened. When you have God by your side, there is nothing impossible!” he wrote.
Hendrickson, the second-center eu in the US Air Force, explained more about his belief in post-match media availability with reporters.
“I think there will be a few more days before the emotions settle. But first, I just want to thank my family. I would like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for blessing me,” he said. ASAP Sports. “In that last shot, I was on that foot and there was a bit of an extra push to get that takedown, I don’t think it was a coincidence.
“At the beginning of this week, our doctor, Brandon Mason, came to life in the church. He was like, 'Hey, everyone, a great sermon.' I was listening to the sermon.
Pennsylvania wrestler speaks about Trump's attendance at the NCAA Championship
President Donald Trump will greet Oklahoma's Wyatt Hendrickson after beating Minnesota's Gable Stevenson in a 285-pound match at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
He said he focused on that biblical aisle ahead of his final match against Steveson, who was believed to be his favorite.
“I was carrying it all week. He chased Goliath, everyone 'can't do this', he had the heart of a champion and had a vision of victory.
“I went out there and I was brave, and my strength – it worked. I wrestled with that match. I became patient. I went in with the right mindset. Soon, it didn't want to acknowledge the mindset I had to have.
“He dropped me off once, but he dropped him off when it was important.”
Hendrickson salutes Trump and waves after his victory.
Oklahoma's Wyatt Hendrickson responds after beating Minnesota's Gable Steveson in a 285-pound match at the NCAA Wrestling Championship in Philadelphia on Saturday, March 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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He added that he plans to pursue a career in the US Air Force after the game.
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