In this episode of Basch & The Brain Live, we recap an electric Final X 2025 event with no shortage of drama, dominance, and surprises. From David Carr taking out Mesenbrink to Levi Haines showing out, we break down the biggest wins and upsets. PJ Duke stuns Yianni, Zahid dominates Dake, and Spencer Lee punches another World Team ticket. We also talk about Kyle Snyder’s 11th straight team, Wyatt Hendrickson’s thriller, and the impact of true third matches and delayed wrestle-offs.

Plus, a look at women’s freestyle & Helen Maroulis making her 15th straight team, Real American Freestyle’s growth, and Poulin’s transfer to Iowa State.

• 07:30 - Delayed Wrestle-offs
• 14:30 - True Third Matches
• 17:49 - 74kg: David Carr beats Mitchell Mesenbrink
• 21:20 - 79kg: Levi Haines is a Hoss
• 24:45 - 125kg: Wyatt Hendrickson Puts on a Thriller
• 28:45 - 92kg: Hidlay vs Barr was a Battle
• 33:20 - 97kg: Kyle Snyder Makes 11th Straight Team
• 38:45 - 65kg: Real Woods 1-0 in Making World Teams
• 43:00 - 70kg: PJ Duke Stuns Yianni
• 54:20 - 57kg: Spencer Lee Back on a Team
• 56:15 - 86kg: Zahid Dominated Dake
• 01:00:30 - Women’s Freestyle Recap
• 01:07:30 - Steveo Poulin to Iowa State, NCAA Housekeeping
• 01:10:20 - Can Real American Freestyle Succeed?

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