Iowa State commit Von Gonten visits Iowa this weekend
Landri Von Gonten committed to Iowa State a week ago and is on an official visit to Iowa City this weekend, per Ross Bartachek. Also: the RAF 13 card is locked for Miami, and Christian Pyles is torn on Marcus Blaze at 133 or 141.
Big news
RAF 13 card locked for Miami Sept 18, Undiscovered winner debuts
Fox Nation is streaming 'RAF Undiscovered: The Hunt For Wrestling's Next Star' on September 16, 12 wrestlers competing for one spot, and the winner makes his RAF debut two days later at RAF 13 in Miami. Justin Basch posted the locked RAF 13 card for 9/18, matchups in the graphic. The Wrestling Nomad asked whether RAF's North Star is paying wrestlers or determining who the best in the world are.
is the North Star for RAF to pay wrestlers, or to be the thing that determines who the best wrestlers in the world are
12 wrestlers. One opportunity.
Why it matters: Miami is the next RAF card and the Undiscovered winner adds an unknown to it. Our take: Nomad's question is the one fans will keep asking as the promotion adds a streaming-series pipeline on top of its cards.
- Sept 16: RAF Undiscovered streams on Fox Nation
- Sept 18: RAF 13 in Miami
Recruiting, transfers, coaching
Iowa State commit Von Gonten visits Iowa this weekend, per Bartachek
Landri Von Gonten committed to Iowa State a week ago and is now taking an official visit to Iowa City this weekend, per Ross Bartachek. The Texas native is a U17 World silver medalist and No. 3 in the P4P rankings. Bartachek also reports Eve Skrocki, the former Dubuque Wahlert standout, Fargo champ and U17 World Team member, will be in Iowa City the same weekend after attending RTC practices in the Iowa room this summer.
The Texas native and U17 World silver medalist committed to Iowa State a week ago but will now travel to Iowa City for an official visit this weekend.
She attended RTC practices in the Iowa room this summer and is ready to get the full feel of the program.
Why it matters: Our take: an official visit is not a flip, but it puts Iowa State's hold on a top-three P4P women's recruit in question. It also stacks Iowa's visit weekend with a second U17 World Team member.
- Whether Von Gonten's Iowa State commitment holds after the Iowa City visit
- This weekend: Von Gonten and Skrocki both on campus at Iowa
Takes and analysis
Pyles keeps Marcus Blaze at 133 but sees a 141 path
Christian Pyles says Marcus Blaze could move up to 141 this college season and set himself up for the 65kg world team in April, but the catch is holding 61kg (134) until Worlds end in November and then adding size for the NCAA season, which is why Pyles still has Blaze at 133. Brax Bandito argued Blaze already handled 65kg last year when he beat Bassett 5-1, and Pyles conceded he is torn since both weights have fun storylines with Blaze in the mix. Also circulating: @globalwresorder posted 'If he fears Bassett just say that bro' and Pyles posted 'How silly do you feel when you say things this nonsensical?' Our take: those two read like the same Blaze and Bassett argument, but neither post names its target.
I think Marcus Blaze could move up and have success at 141 this year and put himself in a prime position to make the 65kg world team in April next year.
His body is begging to put on weight. He easily transitioned to 65kg last year when he beat Bassett 5-1.
How silly do you feel when you say things this nonsensical?
Why it matters: Whether Blaze lands at 133 or 141 reshapes the preseason picture at two college weights, and the 61kg to 65kg question decides how he sets up for the April world team run.
- Whether Blaze stays at 61kg through Worlds in November or moves up before the NCAA season
Quick hits
Kevin McGuigan named first Executive Director of Philly's Dragon Wrestling Club RTC
Kevin McGuigan is the first Executive Director of the Dragon Wrestling Club RTC in Philadelphia, per USA Wrestling, bringing more than 30 years of wrestling knowledge, administration and leadership to the role. Justin Basch sent congrats to @WrestlingPhilly.
Romero and Crosson set at 157 for WNO on Sept 26
Michael Romero and Mac Crosson are set at 157 for FloWrestling's Who's Number One, September 26 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. IAwrestle bills it as Indianola's Crosson battling for the nation's top spot at the weight. Flo also has Isla Silva vs Sarissa Tucker on the card.
Official Hoosier Preseason seeds are posted
The official Hoosier Preseason seeds are up, per MatScoutWillie. Full seeds at the link.
Bryant releases 2025-26 D1 men's home dual attendance figures
Jason Bryant released the 2025-26 Division I men's home dual meet attendance figures, calling the timing better late than never. The full breakdown is at the link.