Wyatt Hendrickson, the Oklahoma State wrestler who upset Gable Steveson from Minnesota for a national championship, called the support of President Donald Trump “special” on Monday.
Hendrickson appeared on “America’s Newsroom” by PK Press Club Channel and heard a clip for senator’s interview Markwayne Mullin where the Oklahoma republican revealed that Trump told him that he should stay and watch his “big guy”. Mullin said Trump was referring to Hendrickson.
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Wyatt Hendrickson of Oklahoma State Cowboys reacts after defeating Gable Steveson of the Golden Gophers of Minnesota during the male wrestling championship I in Philadelphia on March 22, 2025. (Images Eric Hartline-Imagn)
The president was able to watch Hendrickson shoot Steveson to win the title of 285 pounds. Hendrickson then praised Trump before being wrapped in the American flag.
“It’s quite special,” said Hendrickson about Mullin’s words. “I must be very honest, but it’s very special. You know, when we talk about the final boss, as it is my boss of my boss of my boss.
“So, you know, make it be there and support the great sport of the fight and be able to look at me, you know, having a historic moment like that. I mean, it is something that I will remember for the rest of my life.”
Wyatt Hendrickson of Oklahoma State draws a faithful message after a shocking victory for the title NCAA before Trump
President Donald Trump welcomes Wyatt Hendrickson from Oklahoma State to the NCAA wrestling championship on Saturday March 22, 2025 in Philadelphia. (AP photo / Matt Rourke)
Hendrickson was put under national spotlights after this time on Saturday. It was revealed that he was a second lieutenant of the US Air Force and transferred to the Cowboys of Falcons program to finish his eligibility for the NCAA.
He talked more about his Air Force activities with Bill Hemmer.
“When I looked at the fight at university, I wanted to look more than that, what my career will look like,” he said. “And I have somehow realized that I have always been super patriotic, and I have a heart to serve. And therefore, you know, the Air Force Academy was a fairly easy choice for me. And, it is because of the Air Force, I am able to be in the fight for higher education in Oklahoma State University.”
Wyatt Hendrickson reacts after defeating Gable Steveson, Saturday March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP photo / Matt Rourke)
“So, I mean, the opportunities in the Air Force are simply unlimited. And so it’s just part of the soaking stone. I can fight for a few years. I will now go to my work and, you know, be able to serve this big country to the best of my capacities.”
