USA Wrestling Announces Partnership with the Champions League of American Wrestling (CLAW)
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by USA Wrestling and CLAW
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (March 6, 2025) – USA Wrestling is proud to announce a new partnership with the Champions League of American Wrestling (CLAW), an emerging professional wrestling league launching in 2025. This collaboration provides wrestlers with a groundbreaking opportunity to compete at the highest level while growing the sport’s reach and fan engagement.
CLAW introduces a structured, season-based format featuring an annual draft, free agency, and playoffs, creating new pathways for athletes to transition from amateur to professional wrestling. With a focus on high-intensity competition and fan-friendly rule modifications, CLAW is set to reshape the professional wrestling landscape.
“USA Wrestling is pleased to partner with CLAW, the exciting new wrestling promotion that promises to provide wrestling fans with some great new content. We are grateful for the investment and efforts to continue to promote our great sport,” said Rich Bender, Executive Director of USA Wrestling.
CLAW will be the title sponsor for the 2025 CLAW U.S. Open Championships being held April 23-27 in Las Vegas, Nev.
About USA Wrestling #
USA Wrestling is the national governing body for wrestling in the United States, sanctioned by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and United World Wrestling. Serving over 340,000 members, including athletes, coaches, and officials, USA Wrestling supports development, competition, and growth across all levels of the sport.
About CLAW #
The Champions League of American Wrestling (CLAW) is a revolutionary professional wrestling league launching in 2025. Designed to elevate competitive wrestling, CLAW introduces a structured league format, enhanced rules, and an engaging fan experience. With a vision to expand professional opportunities for wrestlers, CLAW aims to bring high-level competition to a national audience. Learn more at wrestleclaw.com.
Media Contacts #
Gary Abbott
Director of Communications and Special Projects, USA Wrestling
(719) 598-8181
gabbott@usawrestling.org
Tom Houck
President, CLAW
(703) 509-3728
thouck@wrestleclaw.com
@CLAW_Wrestling on IG, X, YouTube, Facebook
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