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2025 World Team Is Just About Set: Final X Winners, Surprises & Storylines

Published June 16th, 2025 by Justin Basch

In this episode of BASCHAMANIA, Roman Bravo-Young returns to the show, and a lot has changed since his last appearance. We dive into his move to Stillwater and training at Cowboy RTC, his relationship with Daton Fix, and how he’s navigating the transition to becoming a full-time freestyle wrestler. Roman breaks down his big recent international win, what it means to be competing for Mexico, and how his game is evolving on the senior level. We also talk about his thoughts on NIL and building a brand, future goals (including possible MMA plans), and who he’s picking for Final X.

07:00 - Delayed Wrestle-offs
14:00 - True Third Matches
17:09 - 74kg: David Carr beats Mitchell Mesenbrink
20:50 - 79kg: Levi Haines is a HOSS
24:15 - 125kg: Wyatt Hendrickson Puts on a Thriller
28:15 - 92kg: Hidlay vs Barr was a Battle
32:50 - 97kg: Kyle Snyder Makes 11th Straight Team
38:15 - 65kg: Real Woods 1-0 in Making World Teams
42:30 - 70kg: PJ Duke Stuns Yianni
53:50 - 57kg: Spencer Lee Back on a Team
55:45 - 86kg: Zahid Dominated Dake
01:00:00 - Women’s Freestyle Recap
01:07:00 - Poulin to Iowa State, NCAA Housekeeping
01:09:50 - What Makes Real American Freestyle Different?

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