The Friday Night Holler Report / Wrestling Edition
Special Guest Reporter: Ric ‘The Nature Boy’ Flair
Woooooo! Buckle up, wrestling fans, because the Grundy Golden Wave is rollin’ into Hampton, Virginia for the 44th Annual Virginia Duals—and baby, they’re not just comin’ to compete—they’re comin’ to stylin’, profilin’, and layeth the SmackDown on some of the toughest teams on the East Coast! Woooooo!
Let me tell ya somethin’: Grundy Wrestling isn’t just a team—it’s a dynasty. They’ve been here 37 times and have racked up 66 wins—that’s a legacy built on sweat, grit, and a whole lotta “to be the man, you’ve gotta BEAT the man!” And Grundy? Oh, they’ve been THE MAN for a long time, baby.
David vs. Goliath? Nah, More Like Grundy vs. Everybody!
The Golden Wave might be the smallest public school in the top division, but that doesn’t matter when you’ve got the heart of champions. Grundy’s takin’ on heavy hitters like Riverbend, Cathedral Prep, and Canon-McMillan—schools bigger than a limousine with room for all the gold belts—but Coach Travis Fiser isn’t worried.
“We’ll see what a little 1A team can do fighting the big dogs,” Fiser said. And lemme tell ya, when Grundy steps on that mat, it’s like releasing a pack of wild wolves. They don’t just come to wrestle—they come to dominate!
History of Greatness
Grundy isn’t new to this dance, folks. They’ve won the Virginia Duals four times since 1995—2001, 2008, 2010, and 2018. And if history’s any indication, this year’s squad is ready to make another run to the top!
The Heavy Hitters
Let’s talk about the headliner: Wyatt Bush, the 215-pound senior who’s goin’ for his FOURTH state title. That’s right—four. And like The Rock would say, this man doesn’t just show up—he shows out! He pinned his way through the Bobby Bates Classic and led the charge at the Smoky Mountain Duals. The man’s work ethic is tighter than a figure-four leglock!
“Work ethic,” Fiser said. “Just 100 percent every time. He’s a great leader.”
Woooooo! A leader, a grinder, and soon-to-be a college standout at Bloomsburg University—Wyatt Bush is the real deal, folks. And you better believe his teammates follow his lead.
The Wave of Seniors
This year’s Golden Wave lineup features seven seniors, and they’ve already claimed victory at the Bobby Bates Invitational and their home turf at the Agie Skeens Memorial Tournament. “We’ve battled flu bugs, injuries—you name it,” Fiser said. But guess what? Champions don’t quit—they come back stronger! And this team is ready to show Hampton what they’re made of.
The Plan: Leave It All on the Mat
Grundy placed third at last year’s Duals, but this time? Oh, they’ve got their eyes on the prize. “We haven’t been full strength all year,” Fiser said. “We’re hoping to be that this week.” And if they are? Look out! The rest of the field better start sweatin’ because Grundy’s comin’ for that gold!
Final Thoughts from the Nature Boy
So listen up, wrestling fans—the Grundy Golden Wave is rollin’ into the Virginia Duals with one mission: to prove that pound for pound, there’s nobody better. They’ve got the heart, they’ve got the skill, and they’ve got that unstoppable “Woooooo!” spirit that turns ordinary teams into legends.
“Diamonds are forever, and so is Grundy Wrestling!” Now, let’s see if those other teams can handle the Golden Wave when they step onto that mat! Woooooo!