Etched In Stone

John leads Oklahoma State through NCAA sanctions, while Pat tries to become wrestling's first four-time, NCAA Division 1 Champion.

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THE SMITHS

The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors.

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CREDITS

Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner

Original score: Gary Lionelli

Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling's legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives.

Distracted and exhausted, John makes a run at the 1992 Olympics, while Pat seeks a third-straight NCAA title.

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THE SMITHS

The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors.

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CREDITS

Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner

Original score: Gary Lionelli

Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling's legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives.

John becomes a global wrestling superstar but is pushed to the brink of retirement by an unknown Cuban wrestler, Lazaro Reinoso.

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THE SMITHS

The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors.

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CREDITS

Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner

Original score: Gary Lionelli

Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling's legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives.

Pat Smith navigates the shark-infested waters of NCAA wrestling, while Oklahoma State is thrown into an NCAA investigation.

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THE SMITHS

The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors.

***

CREDITS

Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner

Original score: Gary Lionelli

Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling's legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives.

John Smith battles an unlikely foe before making his first run at Olympic Gold.

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THE SMITHS

The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors.

***

CREDITS

Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner

Original score: Gary Lionelli

Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling's legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives.

John Smith suffers a crushing defeat in the 1985 NCAA finals before entering an age of self-discovery.

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THE SMITHS

The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors.

***

CREDITS

Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner

Original score: Gary Lionelli

Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling's legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives.

John Smith navigates his freshman year at Oklahoma State, while his older brother, Lee Roy, attempts to make the 1984 Olympic Team.

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THE SMITHS

The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors.

***

CREDITS

Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Directed, written and produced by Ryan Warner

Original score: Gary Lionelli

Special thanks to Lee Roy Smith, Rich Bender, Jack Carnefix, Rollie Peterkin (story consultant) and the entire Smith Family.

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling's legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives.

This is the final installment of the Mark Churella story- The post wrestling career. With the amount of success Churella had as a wrestler, certainly international success would follow. Perhaps a coaching job. While things don't always happen the way we want them to, for Mark Churella, things always seem to fall into place.

Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling's legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives.

Mark Churella's successful high school career caught the attention of top college wrestling programs around the country and while it wasn't apparent to anyone but him, the only place he was planning on going was to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan.

Even today, college recruiting pitches can be colorful. Even without the instantaneous technology and communications that we have today, coaches will still try to talk the athlete into believing that their option, where they coach is the best choice.

We continue with Chapter 2 of the Churella story.

Etched in Stone, the stories of wrestling's legends will take you inside the lives of over 170 of the greatest wrestlers in history as they share their never-before-told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs, competitors, coaches, teammates, and those who knew these athletes best will also weigh in on their accomplishments with their own unique perspectives.

Etched in Stone are the stories of wrestling's legends, told by wrestlers. The series will take you inside the lives of those inducted into the NWHOF, as they share their never before told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs. Wrestling is arguably the toughest sport in the world. After you hear about the unparalleled athletic achievements, discipline and commitment of these legends, it will no longer be debatable. A new episode of Etched in Stone launches every Tuesday.