The Journeymen Classic is heating up with 23 shows from all over the country with wrestling behemoths Penn and Cornell—the only representatives of the Ivy League. Wrestlers have gone to the mats for an all-out round-robin tournament in which each weight division is divided into groups. It’s a race against time and competition, but only with fellow athletes to get the best score and win in their pool.

Oh, and fans weren’t left out of the action either! The 2024 Journeymen Collegiate Classic started its coverage on November 10 and was available on any device you could think of–desktop, mobile, TV, and the latest addition–Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV. There were great expectations as wrestling enthusiasts waited for all the fall, the pin and victories. But just when everyone believed they were getting the perfect fight night ambiance, a twist occurred, and fans were left wide-eyed and, you can imagine, angry.

Journeymen Wrestling dropped a bombshell on X (formerly Twitter) on December 23, penning a heartfelt apology to fans—yes, you read that right, an actual apology. They posted a letter owning up to the chaos that unfolded during the Collegiate Duals 4.0 streaming. Here’s the gist of their message, wrapped in sincerity and regret.

“Journeymen Wrestling would like to extend its sincerest apologies to the teams who competed and the fans who attempted to watch the Collegiate Duals 4.0 this weekend,” the letter began. They addressed the frustration fans faced while trying to tune in through Rokfin, the streaming service that didn’t quite hit the mark. Despite throwing tens of thousands of dollars into production—with a dedicated team of announcers, camera operators, software gurus, and the amazing Ensworth crew—things didn’t go as planned. “We invested tens of thousands of dollars into production to deliver a high-quality streaming experience for fans at home.” The stream was a headache to locate, access, and maintain, leaving fans scratching their heads and refreshing screens.

And here’s the kicker: they admitted they were blindsided by issues with Rokfin’s operations, saying they had no clue about any potential red flags before committing to the platform, “we were not informed of any such concerns, if they exist, prior to committing to the service.” They wrapped it all up with a promise: “At Journeymen Wrestling, we are committed to excellence and to delivering a product worthy of the outstanding teams and fans who support us.” Fans might’ve been left frustrated, but hey, at least they’re owning it, right?

And oh boy, while some fans were vibing with Journeymen Wrestling’s heartfelt apology, others weren’t letting the streaming platform off the hook that easily. One fan dropped a comment that had everyone talking: “When the biggest event organizer in the nation says you suck, you f*cking suck.” Honestly, can’t argue with the biggest event organizer part—this program is nothing short of iconic. I mean, where else do you catch Ivy League wrestling teams squaring off like this? It’s definitely got that rare, special spark. But hold up, that comment was just the tip of the iceberg. The wrestling community wasn’t shy about letting their frustrations spill over, and let’s just say the critiques came in hot.

Wrestling community expresses their opinions!

Well, let’s just say Journeymen Wrestling’s post didn’t go unnoticed, because Rokfin came out swinging with a reply! Their response started with a little “Hey Frank, we’re sorry for the streaming issues,” moment. Then they hit us with some tech talk: “Every company known to streaming has had issues. It wouldn’t imply anything else. We haven’t had anything like this for years and pride ourselves on having maxed-out servers and scaled databases for important events. Still, the result here was bumpy.”

Oh, but they didn’t stop there. Rokfin was quick to point out how they scrambled to keep the fans in the game: “When it came out, we immediately moved to YouTube to minimize the disruption for our fans. We then dual-streamed for the vast majority of the two major duals. Something sneaky happened to us on the tech side. We know the source, but are still investigating why and how.” And honestly? It’s kind of refreshing to see everyone owning up to their part. With the wrestling community hyped up for every match, this transparency is a breath of fresh air.

Amid all the streaming chaos, one user found a silver lining, chiming in with, “PSU vs Mizzou worked fine for me.” Talk about luck, right? While some fans were navigating a bumpy ride, this viewer clearly hit the jackpot and got to enjoy Penn State’s wrestling masterclass uninterrupted. For those who missed it, here’s what went down: The Penn State Nittany Lions (6-0, 0-0 B1G) absolutely crushed Missouri (2-5) with a jaw-dropping 41-3 scoreline during their third and final dual meet of the day at the 2024 Journeymen Collegiate Duals in Nashville, Tennessee. It was a clean sweep, with the Lions roaring through nine out of ten bouts to dominate the event. (And yep, all rankings were straight out of the InterMat Tournament Power Index.) So, while some fans were stuck troubleshooting, this lucky user had front-row access to Penn State’s wrestling clinic.

Another user chimed in, questioning the platform choice with, “Use any other service next time.” And it wasn’t long before someone replied, offering their own take: “Should’ve just used Flo. Better the devil you know.” FloWrestling, of course, has earned its reputation as the go-to for college wrestling events. From live matches to in-depth content featuring high school and college rankings, it’s got the wrestling world covered. Whether you’re diving into Division 1 conference showdowns or keeping tabs on top-tier high school talent, FloWrestling delivers. So, the real question is—are you team Flo or team Rokfin? Both platforms have their strengths, but it seems Flo might be the crowd favorite for a smooth wrestling experience.