2025-26 Lineup

[CyCloneRastlinG]

Well the Vince Cornella one isn't that interesting. AE absolutely worked him twice at 141, that's not a close match. I'd bet pretty big on AE over Bailey. Valencia is interesting, obviously a super talent but didn't exactly dominate in his RS against guys AE has beaten.

It's a weird one for Anthony. IMO, he's the best version of himself at 141. However, 141 is also a deeper weight. At 141, I'd probably have to see him back healthy and doing it before I put him right there with Mendez/Hardy in the top tier but he can clearly go with Mendez at his best. At 149, I'd really need to see it first before I'd feel good about him against Henson/Van Ness. Also two guys in McNeil and Jamison (if not Swiderski) that beat him at 141 before.

A lot of wildcards at 141, Baileys ability to ride comes into play. Hardy is a funky wrestler that is hard to replicate. I’m not sure cornella has ever been healthy but he did have a good u23 trials winning the bracket. AE also had a close one with Ryan jack at nationals the year he placed. Either way, 141 is the right fit if that’s what he wants to do/he weighs. My only point was that I think 141 is really deep with some real challenges even outside the top 2 guys. I hope AE goes to Vegas and gets his feet wet right away

 

[SouthJerseyCy]

For me, all this talk comes down to two factors:
A) AE's health
B) Frost(s) weight cuts

If AE is at full strength, I think he's a high AA at either 41 or 49. If he's not healthy, I'm not certain he can beat Jacob for either spot.

I'm also not convinced that Evan can make 133 for another year, so that may force an AE/JF or AE/EF wrestle-off.

Pure 100% speculation on my part.

 

[CyCity]

Ech lost weight with his health issues and isnt as big as he once was. Frost has gotten bigger he will have no issues at 149. Powe will RS

Thanks Corby!

 

[CyCloneRastlinG]

Thanks Corby!

The funny thing is, when you’re standing next to Jacob and Evan in person it’s still hard to tell them apart even this summer. Jacob is slightly taller, but they still look pretty close to the same size. Evan is huge and Jacob is filling out nicely