Wyatt Hendrickson, Oklahoma’s state fighter who bothered Gable Steveson from Minnesota for a national championship, called the support of President Donald Trump to him “special” on Monday.
Hendrickson appeared in “America’s Newsroom” of Pak Gazette Channel and listened to a clip of Senator Markwayne Mullin’s interview where Oklahoma’s Republican revealed that Trump told him that he needed to stay and see his “great guy.” Mullin said Trump referred to Hendrickson.
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Wyatt Hendrickson, of the Cowboys of the state of Oklahoma, reacts after defeating Gable Steveson from the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the Menuga Wrestling Championship of Division I in Philadelphia on March 22, 2025. (Eric Hartline-Imagn images)
The president had to see Hendrickson knock down Steveson to win the title of 285 pounds. Hendrickson then greeted Trump before being wrapped in the American flag.
“That is quite special,” Hendrickson said about Mullin’s words. “I have to be very honest, but that is very special. You know, when we talk about the final boss, like that is my boss of my boss of my boss.
“So, you know, make it there and support the great sport of wrestling and be able to see me, you know, have a historical moment like that. I mean, that is something that I will remember for the rest of my life.”
Wyatt Hendrickson from the state of Oklahoma shoots a faithful message after a victory for the shocking title of the NCAA against Trump
President Donald Trump greets Wyatt Hendrickson of the state of Oklahoma in the NCAA fighting championship, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Hendrickson was pushed to the National Care Center after that time on Saturday. It was revealed that it was a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force and transferred to the Falcons Cowboys program to finish its eligibility of the NCAA.
He spoke more about his Air Force activities with Bill Hemmer.
“When I was looking at the fight at the university, I wanted to see more than that, how my career will look,” he said. “And I realized that I have always been super patriotic, and I have a heart to serve. And so, you know, the Air Force Academy was a fairly easy choice for me. And, due to the Air Force, I can be in the fight of the postgraduate school at the State University of Oklahoma.”
Wyatt Hendrickson reacts after defeating Gable Steveson, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
“So, I mean, the opportunities in the Air Force are unlimited. And this is only part of the springboard. I can fight for a couple of years. Now I can make the transition to my work and, you know, I can serve this great country as best I can.”
