Every corner of the wrestling scene is screaming the name of Bo Bassett. The Bishop McCort talent has made headlines with his performances in the current high school season, and the popularity that he has built with his charm on the mat and on social media showcases how big of a package he is. Many top NCAA colleges admire his skills and want to secure a deal with Bassett in the future.

However, Bassett isn’t letting the rise in popularity distract him from his ambitions; instead, he is more focused on the things he wants to achieve in his wrestling career. Following a particular match involving a high school wrestler, the wrestling community experienced a rift in opinion regarding his style of mat work.

Bo Bassett displaying his strength on the mat

Bo Bassett’s 150 lbs match against Wyoming Seminary’s Wyatt Fry was one of many performances that the wrestling scene will remember moving forward in 2025. Indeed, the Bishop McCort High School can’t have enough of Bassett’s dominance on the mat, as they have produced a literal beast in the sport. Prior to the specific match, are you aware of what the 17-year-old has achieved in the current high school wrestling season? He has received his third Super 32 title, third Powerade Wrestling Tournament title, and third Ironman Wrestling Tournament title.

These accomplishments are significant, as many high school students aspire to achieve them in their careers. However, Bassett easily navigated the challenges of these coveted competitions to secure the titles. So coming to the Wyoming Showdown, there were a lot of expectations on the 17-year-old, and how did he fare against his wrestling rival? Absolute dominance is the word that can be used to describe Bassett’s performance on the mat as he secured the victory with a 21-5 technical fall.

The YouTube video that was uploaded by FloWrestling features this particular bout. Indeed, from the very beginning of the match, Bassett displayed dominance. Whenever Fry made a mistake or left an opening, the 17-year-old consistently attempted to seize the opportunity to score points. The Wyoming wrestler appeared to be struggling against Bishop McCort’s talent, a familiar sight for Bassett every time he took the mat. And when this clip went viral on the internet, people had two different perspectives on the wrestler.

Wrestling fans are divided in their opinions

The dominance of Bo Bassett isn’t a rare sight anymore, as anytime the wrestler has arrived on the mat, he has absolutely destroyed his opponents. Looking at this bout, one fan stated, “Kid thought he had a chance in the first 10 seconds, and then reality set in.” Another fan was in awe of the technique of Bassett, stating, “I’ve seen a lot about this kid in my YouTube feed, but never watched because I’m more interested in college and international. Wow was this kid next level fast and technical!” Similarly, another fan wrote, “Bo dominates whenever he takes the mat…poor opponent. LOL.”

The community has labeled many of Bassett’s bouts as one-sided because he rarely faces competition on the mat. Indeed, he’s that strong, considering he’s just 17. But do we have any particular example? Let’s go back to the Ironman Wrestling Tournament, where he participated in the 144 lbs division and found himself against Sunnyside’s Carlos Stanton, which he won with a 22-4 technical fall in 2:23.

Every time Bassett has been on the mat, he has been a formidable force, but many also have criticism towards him, as this online user wrote, “For someone like him who could have easily pinned his opponent, there was no need to gloat and drag it over for so long. Just put him out of his misery man, why you gotta be such a show-off all the time.” Many even blame his fame, as one comment read, “Man, the way this Bo guy is pinning his rivals just shows how arrogant brat he is.”

For now, Bassett has a long time before he heads into his college adventure, as he will be focused on his high school bouts. And fans couldn’t wait for him to display another dominant performance the next time he lands on the mat.