It looks like the wrestling world is witnessing moments one after the other. Moments that don’t just sum up with any major win or a tough loss, but the ones that end up creating historical significance! With Carter Starocci taking away his fifth title for Penn State in the NCAA Division 1 championship while others fought tooth and nail for a place in the finals, the collegiate-level wrestlers have done their job—with all grit and glory!

Well, if Penn State gets to add another milestone to their legacy, how can the Cowboys stop themselves from following suit? Wyatt Hendrickson made the impossible possible with only the final 10 seconds left on the clock! Who would have thought that it’d take less than just a few seconds to flip the table on months of preparation, hard work, and training, all focused on this very moment? In the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships, Hendrickson defeated the big guy—the most untouchable figure in the wrestling world—Gable Steveson!

After all, it is a game-changing moment in the wrestling world, and that’s what Kurt Angle called it in his X post. “Congrats to Wyatt Hendrickson of Oklahoma State for doing the impossible…. by beating Olympic Gold Medalist Gable Stevenson of the U of Minnesota at the 2025 NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia,” he described.

The Olympic Gold Medalist represented the Minnesota Gophers on the mat as always. Steveson hyped himself up as a formidable force to be reckoned with, and we had no doubts. But then, there is a reason why David Taylor is known as the magic man. Taylor had prepared his boys for the best and for the worst. When you beat someone of such a big caliber, at such a level of championships, the glory comes with an upset mark. Probably the reason why Angle said, “This could very well be the biggest upset since Dan Gable lost in the finals in 1970. Job well done.” Wait, did he just compare this to Dan Gable’s loss in 1970? That’s a huge deal!

However, for Henrickson, “I didn’t care what happened. I didn’t care who I had to go against. When Gable joined, I said let’s do it. I love hard wrestling!” And the achievement was louder than a lion. In Katy Perry’s words, you could hear Hendrickson ‘roar‘ literally after the win wrapped around in the star-spangled banner. And it was clearly heard in every corner of the wrestling world, with legends joining to appreciate his remark!

Wyatt Hendrickson’s roar shook the world!

Daniel Cormier, former UFC champion and Olympic wrestler, couldn’t hold back his excitement. “Shut up! That was the craziest ending in NCAA wrestling history. What a moment. I’m so lucky to say I was here,” he exclaimed. His emotions were palpable as he watched history unfold right before his eyes. And he wasn’t the only one left in awe. Dominant MMA fighter Ben Askren was equally stunned. In his post on X, he wrote, “Most shocking final I can remember 🤯🤯🤯,” calling for more moments like this to be created and celebrated in the wrestling world.

But if you think Hendrickson’s impact stayed confined within American borders, think again. Japanese wrestling legend Rei Higuchi was also present on this historic day and perfectly summed up his emotions in a heartfelt post: “Good Game, nothing is impossible, good night😪.” His message was clear — Don’t Stop Believing!

Hendrickson’s victory sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, with legends lining up to praise the significance of the moment. Their heartfelt thoughts and remarks reflected just how special this achievement was. And why not? Hendrickson had earned every bit of admiration. His determination to face the best was evident when he proudly declared, “To be the best, you gotta beat the best, AND I DID!”

It was a night that will be remembered — a night when history was made and legends stood in awe.