In a surprising turn of events, AJ Ferrari, NCAA wrestling champion, is all set to make a comeback at Coleggiate Wrestling. The news has been revealed by FloWrestling’s recent Instagram post, along with the confirmation of him joining Cal State Bakersfield. This news came when people were thinking that Ferrari can’t even beat people who are younger than him.

Ferrari’s return can come as shock in the wrestling world, as not so many people were expecting his comeback. Christian Pyles, a well-known wrestling journalist, has added fuel to the fire with his bold claim: “I really do think that he is going to win NCAAs this year.” CP made this statement in a recent interview with Flowrestling when asked about Ferrari’s comeback. Ferrari has responded to CP and shared the clip on his Instagram story with a quote, “JV Rader sit on the sidelines and listen to Christina speak the Truth. You were and are Junior Varsity for a reason.”

Christian Pyles, known for his strong insights and deep knowledge of wrestling, has been vocal about AJ Ferrari’s comeback. Ferrari has a long journey from being a two-time state champion in school days and then a former NCAA champion. Yet, people thought he would never come back, but he surprised everyone in the wrestling world when he decided to join Bakersfield to present them in the upcoming NCAA season. But can Ferrari live up to the hype?

AJ Ferrari’s Journey continues from Olympic trials to NCAA

The Bakersfield Instagram post has generated buzz over Ferrari’s re-entry because many critics believe that his break from wrestling and competing against younger talent can be an obstacle in his next win. However, CP has backed him and said with so much confidence about Ferrari’s win in the upcoming NCAA. Christian Pyles backed Ferrari even when there was a war of words between AJ Ferrari and Carter Starocci during the US Olympics trial in April.

In April 2020, at just 19, Ferrari made his senior freestyle debut with the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for the 97 kg category. Ferrari lost to Ben Honis by 0-2 and Mike Macchiavello by 0-1 during the trials. Later, he won the 197-pound NCAA title at Oklahoma State in 2021 against Myles Amine, Tanner Sloan, Stephen Buchanan, and others.

Ferrari has missed the last three NCAA championships, followed by his accident and some other issues. He is now making a strong comeback to collegiate wrestling, and all the losses will be recovered. The question remains: Can AJ Ferrari overcome the obstacles and prove to the world that he is still a champion, or let new wrestlers take the stage?