Gantry Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) We going Tazmanian Devil for Tazhudinov's nickname? Just Taz? Edited September 18, 2023 by Gantry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, pokemonster said: I was wondering the same, and Chance clearly schemed well to beat Jordan. I think if he had enough tape and feel for these international guys he could probably do the same and game plan well against them. But you simply can't discount Chance's ability in winning a tournament with Dieringer, Starocci, Marinelli, McFadden, etc. There's no way he simply spent 2 years focusing on Burroughs or he wouldn't have even made it through the Open. JB had months to prepare for Chance and didn't get it done. The previous qualifying rules where returning medalists faced the WTT winner on the same day as the WTT tournament was an attempt to give a little credit to wrestlers who were proven on the international level. But people cried because their favorite wrestlers were not proven. So now we’re requiring our best guys to compete against the best in the world while simultaneously fending off US opponents who are focusing on them specifically for years. I think the result of the current qualifying system is inferior teams, but — oh well — that’s what US fans want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spladle08 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 My Darkhorse World Champion Jennifer Page, better get this done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnwtwg Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said: Would they have to change the transfer rules to do this? 5 minutes ago, nhs67 said: He would have to sit two more years or something like that? Not sure. He already went from Russia to Bahrain in 2022. He wouldn't be eligible until 2025 Worlds and that is if Worlds were after 9/18/25. It was more tongue in cheek because he's not going back AINal/ROC/Russia anytime soon given the political climate. He would have to sit out, at most, one worlds tournament but that is unlikely in the UWW digital age. Olympics is usually two years so if the paperwork starts by Dec. 31, 2025 then he could go back. i am an idiot on the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denger Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Gotta hand it to David Taylor. His reign as the most "dominant and dynamic" freestyle wrestler lasted for almost 20 hours 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs67 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Spladle08 said: My Darkhorse World Champion Jennifer Page, better get this done! The Ukrainian looked great in her fast work of a pin. This Chinese lady is handling her, though. 1 "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spladle08 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Good Effort JPR, I'm sad Bring on the finals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spladle08 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, nhs67 said: The Ukrainian looked great in her fast work of a pin. This Chinese lady is handling her, though. Really thought she'd have a memorable performance like Dom P last year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs67 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, bnwtwg said: It was more tongue in cheek because he's not going back AINal/ROC/Russia anytime soon given the political climate. He would have to sit out, at most, one worlds tournament but that is unlikely in the UWW digital age. Olympics is usually two years so if the paperwork starts by Dec. 31, 2025 then he could go back. You mean he doesn't want to represent Athletes for Independent Neutrasia? "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnwtwg Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, nhs67 said: You mean he doesn't want to represent Athletes for Independent Neutrasia? If he doesn't want AINal then it's off the table 1 i am an idiot on the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs67 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 minute ago, bnwtwg said: If he doesn't want AINal then it's off the table Listen, man. You got to be open to experimentation. If you aren't willing to (d)evolve, then you and your S.O. will suffer for it. Don't suffer. Surthrive. 1 "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehalf Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Would anyone have guessed that Rivera could be the one to break the Gold Medal drought at 65kg for the US?? I mean, Puerto Rico is a territory of the US and only a matter of time before it becomes a state... Edited September 18, 2023 by Doublehalf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnwtwg Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 1 minute ago, nhs67 said: Listen, man. You got to be open to experimentation. If you aren't willing to (d)evolve, then you and your S.O. will suffer for it. Don't suffer. Surthrive. Sometimes you just need to open the second bottle of champaign and see where the road goes. Some roads lead to Hersey, PA... i am an idiot on the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spladle08 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Just now, Doublehalf said: Would anyone have guessed that Rivera could be the one to break the Gold Medal drought at 65kg for the US?? I mean, Puerto Rico is a territory of the US... I've been sitting around stewing on this. He's clearly the dog to Mus (what a tournament he has had btw) but..... 1 match I can see it happening .... hahah Seabass World Champ cracks me up, when he'd be such a dog to Yainni or Nick Lee, but America winning a World Title feels so far away 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 (edited) Seabass is essentially guaranteed a trip to Paris now (assuming he stays healthy). Good for him. Edited September 18, 2023 by peanut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Energy Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Erica Weibe is biased against US. In arena here talking to Eric O - up on screen —- her finals picks 57kg Vito (ok) 70kg Yaz (reasonable) 86kg Yaz (seriously?) 74kg Sidakov (boo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spladle08 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Can I also note that if he does win. There will be a lot of "Casual" fans, that come around for the Olympics next year and straight up decide "Seabass is the returning World Champion, we have wrestlers better than the world champ, we are the Olympic favorites" It'll make me smile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takuto_Otoguro Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Stop lol. Seabass isn't going to win at 65. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takuto_Otoguro Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 There is a tiny handful of guys who can beat this Musukaev that has shown up in Belgrade. He won the gold in the semi final. Yes I am setting my self up to get dunked on but I believe it and see no way he loses to seabass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehalf Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Takuto_Otoguro said: Stop lol. Seabass isn't going to win at 65. And the Tasmanian Devil wasn't going to beat the Russian Tank... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spladle08 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Just now, Takuto_Otoguro said: Stop lol. Seabass isn't going to win at 65. Seabass aint great. and Mus just beat 3 amazing wrestlers to make the finals but.... In what world has Mus been reliable . lol Everyone is shocked obviously. Seabass simply outpacing him, is realistic man. I wouldn't bet on it, but if its down to the final 10 seconds, I won't be surprised 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnwtwg Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Takuto_Otoguro said: Stop lol. Seabass isn't going to win at 65. Neither is Otoguro. Yet here we are... i am an idiot on the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehalf Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 Just like I full on jumped on the Colorado Buffaloes wagon, I am getting a Puerto Rican flag Rush delivered to my house to wave during his finals tomorrow in my living room in NY... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3 for LU Posted September 18, 2023 Author Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, Takuto_Otoguro said: There is a tiny handful of guys who can beat this Musukaev that has shown up in Belgrade. He won the gold in the semi final. Yes I am setting my self up to get dunked on but I believe it and see no way he loses to seabass Okay... D3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 14 minutes ago, Doublehalf said: Would anyone have guessed that Rivera could be the one to break the Gold Medal drought at 65kg for the US?? I mean, Puerto Rico is a territory of the US and only a matter of time before it becomes a state... Before seeing the brackets? No one. After seeing the brackets? There were some I spoke with who did predict he would make the final, others only the semifinal. But predicting is easy. All credit to him for doing the deed. 1 Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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