Mason Parris, the wrestling prodigy from Indiana, is gearing up for the Paris Olympics with an impressive new asset: a $37,000 “Beast” training machine. “I feel like I’ve been waiting for this since the world championships, and I just feel like I’ve been doing all the right things and really just trusting in myself and my abilities,” Parris said before the Olympic trials in April. Now, with the slogan #ParrisforParis, the University of Michigan wrestler has qualified for the team heading to Paris, ready to compete in the 125kg heavyweight category. Ahead of that showdown, he takes a moment to display the result of his outstanding preparation. 

Recently on Instagram, Mason Parris shared a reel introducing his sponsors for the Summer Olympics. He wrote, “I’m grateful to announce my partnership with @tomboibut at @gene_butman_ford in Ypsilanti and @thriveboss from Thrive Training Facility in Ann Arbor for my custom 2024 F150 and remote service. This is the perfect Olympic send-off gift, and I’m excited to thrive in my new truck.” Parris, the wrestling sensation gearing up for the Paris Olympics, highlighted the family-owned Gene Butman Ford in Ypsilanti, known for its great customer service. 

In the accompanying clip, Parris was seen pulling a giant white Ford truck, priced at around $37,000, across a parking lot as part of a challenge. The parking brake was on the whole time, showcasing Parris’s incredible strength in a brilliant display. This partnership is a testament to Parris’s readiness and determination as he prepares for the 125 kg heavyweight category at the Paris Olympics. With his slogan, he embodies the spirit of hard work and community support driving his Olympic journey. 

Other than being sponsored by the Cliff Keen wrestling club that’s part of the University of Michigan, he got a next in line deal with the WWE. He was one of 15 chosen for a deal. It provides top athletes access to the WWE Performance Center in Florida. But also other resources like help for brand building, media training, creative writing, event promotion and community relations. They may also receive a WWE contract after completion of the deal. Parris wrote about it saying, “I’m #NextInLine. Excited to join @wwe as part of the #WWENIL program. Very cool program and happy to be a part of the very first class.”

He also has merchandise as part of Cliff Keen, including a tshirt with ‘HWT King’ on it referring to his ‘King’ persona. As he moves on to becoming an Olympian, the sponsorship and brand deal opportunities for Parris are set to flourish. Fueled by his remarkable performance at the trials and his promising journey towards the Paris Olympics glory.

Mason Parris stuns at Trials, eyes Paris Olympics glory

The heavyweight wrestler secured his spot on the Olympic team back in August for the 125 kg event category. He faced off against Hayden Zilmer and won the best-of-three matches with 7-0 scores. He will hope to bring back the gold won by Gable Steveson in Tokyo in the same category. Based on his previous performances, the chances are looking good. During his collegiate days at Michigan, he became 4x All-American and won NCAA heavyweight championship in his senior year. Parris also earned the prestigious Dan Hodge Trophy, recognizing him as the best in college wrestling.

He had previously led the Wolverines with 32 wins against 13 losses. This was when he was just a freshman. He then obtained a record of 28-1 as a sophomore. He finished as the runner up for B1G Conference. In his senior year, he had a 33-0 record with 21 bonus wins. Besides this he had 11pons and 3 technical falls as well as 7 major decisions. In 2019, he won the World Junior Wrestling Championships. He posted a score of 4-0 and defeated his opponents with 36-3. In the 2023 World Wrestling Championships, he won a gold in the 125 kg category. He hopes to replicate this level of success in the Paris Olympics this August as well.