Jeff Knupp- Raw Interview Part 1
Bonus Footage: Raw Interviews & Highlights
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In Part 1, Jeff recalls how he was introduced to wrestling and the legendary North Akron Wrestling Club. As a young prodigy, he arrived at Walsh Jesuit with major expectations and wasn't alone. Joining forces with another high school phenom, Jeff quickly became one of the cornerstones of the Warrior dynasty. Under the mentorship of Coach Bill Barger, Jeff learned what it meant to fight for something bigger than yourself and how early lessons in toughness, discipline, and belief shaped his trajectory.
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Rick Hepp- Raw Interview Part 4
The final chapter is a look back from the front lines. Rick Hepp reflects on the larger-than-life rivalry between St. Ed and Walsh, the battles that shook the country, and why this wasn’t just an Ohio story- it was a national one. Though Rick was there at the beginning, he recognizes his role in ...
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Rick Hepp- Raw Interview Part 3
In Part 3, Rick gives a detailed account of his now-legendary match with Markus Mollica and the lead-up to his first state championship. But even with personal victory came heartbreak: Walsh captured the team title. Rick opens up about how that moment- losing the title as a team- left a lasting s...
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Rick Hepp Highlight Reel
Here are a few match highlights from WVIZ's broadcast of Rick Hepp wrestling at the MIT, St. Ed's/Walsh Dual, and the State Tournament.
