Pokes in the Pros
Alex Dieringer, Jordan Oliver Both Win at AWL-1
Dieringer and Oliver cash $7,500 paydays for their wins
Former OSU wrestlers Alex Dieringer and Jordan Oliver both took part in AWL-1 on Friday night, and both notched wins in the debut of the new “pro” wrestling vehicle, American Wrestling League.
Team Taylor scored its second straight win when @ringing57 notched a 4-2 victory against Isaiah Martinez at 79 kilograms. pic.twitter.com/rAmMPNg4BP
— Trackwrestling (@trackwrestling) December 1, 2018
Jordan Oliver had the most anticipated match of the night and also probably the most exciting one. He had a wild 5-point throw, got up big, then fended off a comeback effort from Zain Retherford to win 13-11
Whoa, J.O. @that_dude_JO scored 5⃣ late in the first period and held on for a 13-11 win against Zain Retherford at 65 kilograms. pic.twitter.com/yS9HxSY4OF
— Trackwrestling (@trackwrestling) December 1, 2018
And possibly the most important thing, they were paid. Both made $7,500 for their wins. That’s not much money when compared to most professional sporting events, but wrestling has had a hard time developing a “pro” model that gets their athletes paid. It will be a good thing when they do.
Ringer beats IMar 4-2 for Team Taylor at AWL I, pockets $7500 pic.twitter.com/VOBoNqDH1Q
— WIN Magazine (@WINWrestlingMag) December 1, 2018
Here’s Dieringer after his match. He gives a little insight on his future plans and his thoughts on the event.
Alex Dieringer talks about his 4-2 win against Isaiah Martinez in the 79-kilogram bout at AWL I.@AWLToday @ringing57 pic.twitter.com/75iZNvdJrH
— Trackwrestling (@trackwrestling) December 1, 2018
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