Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson Fires Off Faithful Message After Shocking NCAA Title Win in Front of Trump

Oklahoma State University wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson pulled off a jaw-dropping victory on Saturday, defeating Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson of Minnesota in the 285-pound division at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. The match took place in front of an unexpected audience member—former President Donald Trump.

Hendrickson’s win wasn’t just a monumental upset; it was the kind of storybook ending that leaves jaws on the floor. Steveson, who had taken a year off college wrestling to explore potential NFL and WWE careers, returned to the collegiate mats this season as the undeniable favorite. But Hendrickson had other plans.

The morning after his sensational win, Hendrickson took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts. "That just happened. Nothing is impossible when you have God by your side!" he wrote, making it clear that his faith played a central role in his victory.

Hendrickson, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, elaborated on his faith during a post-match press conference. "I think it's going to be a couple more days before the emotions settle down. But first, I just want to thank my family. I want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for blessing me," he said. Reflecting on his final takedown, Hendrickson added, "In that last shot, I was in on that leg, and there was a little extra push behind me to get that takedown. I don't think that was by chance."

The wrestler revealed that he had drawn inspiration from a biblical story about David and Goliath, which he heard in a Life Church sermon earlier in the week. "David had a vision of victory before he stepped on the mat," Hendrickson said. "I kind of carried that with me all week. Even though he went after Goliath and everyone was, like, 'This can't be done,' he had a mind of a champion, he had a vision of victory."

When it came time to face Steveson, Hendrickson said he focused on wrestling like a champion. "Right off the beginning, it was scrambles on the out. I didn't want to concede any points. That was the mindset I had to have, was to act like I wanted to be a champion and wrestle like I wanted to be a champion," he explained. Steveson may have scored an early takedown, but Hendrickson's timing was impeccable, securing a decisive takedown when it mattered most.

The drama didn’t end with the final whistle. After his victory, Hendrickson saluted Trump and shook his hand, a moment that added another layer of intrigue to an already unforgettable night. He later shared his ambitions for the future, stating that he plans to pursue a career in the U.S. Air Force.

Wyatt Hendrickson’s journey from underdog to national champion is nothing short of extraordinary. Faith, grit, and a champion’s mindset carried him to the top, proving that anything is possible with the right determination—and maybe a little divine intervention.