Wade Schalles Infamous "X" on the Mat Story Crossface Wrestling 11 16 23

Excerpt from Interview with Wade Schalles which contains much wrestling entertainment and insight from the Legend. Wade Schalles, a legendary wrestler and coach, recently gave an interview on Crossface Wrestling to discuss his career. Schalles is best known for his expertise in folkstyle, freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling. He has won numerous national and international championships and was the first person to score a pin with a cradle in freestyle wrestling.
In the interview, Schalles talks about his early days as an amateur wrestler, his career as a professional, and his transition into coaching. He also shares stories about his greatest matches, his most memorable moments, and his biggest lessons learned. Schalles’ passion and enthusiasm for the sport of wrestling is clearly evident throughout the interview. He speaks with enthusiasm and respect for the sport and provides useful advice to aspiring wrestlers.
Schalles also offers his insights on the current state of the sport, and the need for improved coaching. He emphasizes the importance of technique and drilling, and the need to keep the sport fun and exciting for all involved. His interview provides an interesting and informative glimpse into the life of a legendary wrestler and coach.

[@rhigel2269]

At Clarion our wrestling team during the 1966/67 season had a contest to see who could get the quickest pin closest to the center of the mat. Every varsity team member put in 25¢ in the pool, so depending how many matches were scheduled that duel mee (9 or 11); that was the amount of money could be won.
By the way, it was Ken Warwick, who suggested this contest.

[@RonaldFrazier]

That is great!! I love to hear the stories from the earlier-era wrestlers. 🤼