Jeff Knupp- Raw Interview Part 3
Bonus Footage: Raw Interviews & Highlights
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In Part 3, Jeff opens up about the emotional toll of losing key teammates right before the state tournament and how that impacted the team dynamic. Despite the heartbreak, the 1995 Walsh squad powered through, setting records and redefining dominance. Jeff also shares the inside story behind the creation of the Ironman tournament and its transformation into the most prestigious in-season event in high school wrestling history.
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