Final X 2026 is just a day away from going live at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and the lineup promises an intense battle for the ages right from 57 kg to 125 kg. While the excitement remains intact, a few highly anticipated matchups, particularly the 65 kg showdown between Bo Bassett and Real Woods, had to be postponed due to medical delays.
The Final X features a best-of-three series, where each wrestler must win at least two matches against their opponent to claim the series. If they do, they secure a coveted spot on the Team USA roster to represent the country at the 2026 World Championships.
After the release of the final schedule, a few notable medical delays have been reported. According to USA Wrestling, World Medalists Real Woods, Kennedy Blades, and Kylie Welker have requested medical delays. As per the norms of the 2026 World Team Trials Qualification & Procedures for men’s and women’s freestyle, only a returning senior world medalist, who earned an automatic berth into Final X, can request a medical delay. Since all three wrestlers fit that bracket, they were able to justify their delay.
It remains to be seen when the committee determines a new date and location to reschedule the highly anticipated showdowns. The rest of the event is still stacked and the official order of the matchups has been revealed.
Final X Match Order
Women’s Freestyle – Best-of-Three Series
Match 1 – 65 kg: Kayla Miracle vs. Jennifer Page
Match 2 – 55 kg: Everest Leydecker vs. Areana Villaescusa
Match 3 – 59 kg: Abigail Nette vs. Alexis Janiak
Match 4 – 53 kg: Cristelle Rodriguez vs. Elena Ivaldi
Match 5 – 72 kg: Amit Elor (She only needs to weigh in to advance, as her opponent, Alexandria Glaude, withdrew due to an injury.)
Match 6 – 50 kg: Katie Gomez vs. Morgan Turner
Match 7 – 62 kg: Adaugo Nwachukwu vs. Macey Kilty
Match 8 – 57 kg: Helen Maroulis vs. Amanda Martinez
Men’s Freestyle – Best-of-Three Series
Match 1 – 125 kg: Wyatt Hendrickson vs. Mason Parris
Match 2 – 70 kg: Ridge Lovett vs. Zain Retherford
Match 3 – 79 kg: Levi Haines vs. Chance Marsteller
Match 4 – 74 kg: James Green vs. David Carr
Match 5 – 97 kg: Kyle Snyder vs. Stephen Buchanan
Match 6 – 61 kg: Marcus Blaze vs. Jax Forrest
Match 7 – 57 kg: Luke Lilledahl vs. Spencer Lee
Match 8 – 86 kg: Zahid Valencia vs. Kyle Dake
Women’s Freestyle: True-Third Matches
Match 1 – 50 kg: Felicity Taylor vs. Samara Chavez
Match 2 – 57 kg: Alex Hedrick vs. Amani Jones
Match 3 – 65 kg: Emma Bruntil vs. Reese Larramendy
Match 4 – 68 kg: Latifah McBryde vs. Jasmine Robinson
Men’s Freestyle: True-Third Matches
Match 1 – 70 kg: Landon Robideau vs. Caleb Henson
Match 2 – 79 kg: Evan Wick vs. Patrick Kennedy
Match 3 – 86 kg: Parker Keckeisen vs. Aeoden Sinclair
Match 4 – 92 kg: Dustin Plott vs. Seth Shumate
Match 5 – 61 kg: Austin DeSanto vs. Benjamin Davino
Match 6 – 65 kg: Joey McKenna vs. Beau Bartlett
With the pressure on, the best-of-three series in New Jersey will finally determine which wrestlers will earn the right to represent the United States at the 2026 World Championships.
The Match Order for the best-of-three series can be checked here.
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