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When has AJ Ferrari not been involved in controversy or heated debate among fans? The 23-year-old recently wasn’t able to attend the Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas due to an injury, and it ultimately caused an uproar in the community. But why the commotion? Everyone is aware of what Ferrari is capable of with his impressive skills, but he hasn’t been in form for a while, which has caused many to assume he is a wasted talent in the sport.

However, no matter what the community calls the wrestler, he is focused on his ambitions and always comes out on top whenever he’s determined to do so. This time, following the CKLV complications, Ferrari has achieved a new kind of feat, which would also help in his rise to the top set of the NCAA.

AJ Ferrari putting his physical power to the test

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Wrestling is a tough sport, so the wrestlers need to waste no time whenever they have the opportunity to train themselves. Surely, AJ Ferrari wasn’t able to attend the major event due to his injury, but that didn’t bother him to skip a gym session when he was feeling at his fullest. So what did he achieve on the premises?

The 23-year-old posted a video on his Instagram, stating, “New 🚨PR🚨 on Barbell Conventional Deadlift. 6️⃣0️⃣5️⃣ POUNDS🤯 ❌ 5 Reps‼️🏎️💨🇺🇸🇮🇹🦵🏽💪🏽” Many critics doubted that Ferrari was slacking off, but with this new gym PR, they will have to shut their statements for a while. The video showcased how dedicated the wrestler was while lifting those massive weights that weighed 605 lbs.

With each rep Ferrari was making, he was sending out a roar of aggression. It was five massive reps from the wrestler, and the moment he achieved the new gym record, he slammed down the weights and expressed his excitement with an enthusiastic cheer. This gym PR served as a statement that the wrestler remains active for the season, contrary to what many critics are assuming about him.

 

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Ferrari undoubtedly missed the CKLV, a highly anticipated event that could have served as a platform for numerous achievements. However, he knows that his career in the sport isn’t over yet, and being an NCAA champion, he is keen to bring back the form that he had a few seasons earlier. The year also started with a bang for the 23-year-old, as he was just impressive in his comeback bout on the mat.

His comeback wrestling match

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After missing seasons for a long time, AJ Ferrari made a return to the sport with a bang. He was against Stanford’s Nick Stemmet and didn’t hesitate to absolutely crush his opponent. Donning the Cal State Bakersfield singlet, Ferrari achieved a 5-0 victory over the Stanford wrestler and even secured the No. 1 ranking from InterMat. With this dreamlike comeback victory on the mat, the 23-year-old continued his legacy of winning 22 matches since 2021.

However, the celebrations got beyond the mat, as on his Instagram Ferrari wrote an intriguing caption, stating, “All that Talk and Hype for AJ Ferrari to SKUNK ‘the GOAT’ clown Nick Stemmet. The final score? 5 to Nada (5 to 0)—a completely dominant shutout.” Undoubtedly, the wrestler penned the caption with a surge of adrenaline, yet it reflects the harsh criticism he endured during his years away from the sport and the ongoing hatred from the majority of the community.