What To Know About The Three Delayed Final X Matchups
Three Final X championship series have been delayed after USA Wrestling granted medical exemptions to 2025 World medalists Real Woods, Kennedy Blades, and Kylie Welker.
The delayed matchups are:
- Bo Bassett vs. Real Woods (65 kg men’s freestyle)
- Kennedy Blades vs. Bella Mir (68 kg women’s freestyle)
- Kylie Welker vs. Dymond Guilford (76 kg women’s freestyle)
While those series will not take place during Final X weekend, all three remain active and will still determine spots on Team USA for the 2026 Senior World Championships.
The Matches Have Been Delayed, Not Cancelled
The biggest takeaway for fans is that these championship series are still happening.
USA Wrestling’s medical exemption process allows eligible athletes additional time to compete for their World Team positions. As a result, each of the three delayed matchups will be contested at a later date.
That means none of the athletes involved have been eliminated from World Team contention, and none of the championship series have been canceled.
The Matches Are Still For A Spot On Team USA
Although these matchups will not take place during Final X weekend, the stakes remain exactly the same.
When the Bassett vs. Woods, Blades vs. Mir, and Welker vs. Guilford series take place, the winner of each matchup will earn a spot on Team USA and advance to the 2026 Senior World Championships.
As soon as USA Wrestling announces when and where the series will be held, FloWrestling will provide complete coverage and viewing information.
Why Final X Is Still Must-Watch Wrestling
While three series have been postponed, Final X remains one of the most important events on the wrestling calendar.
The event will still determine multiple spots on the 2026 U.S. Senior World Team and features many of the country’s top wrestlers competing for the chance to represent Team USA on the world stage.
Fans will still get to watch Olympic medalists, World medalists, NCAA champions, and some of the best wrestlers in America battle for World Team berths. Every match carries significant stakes, with winners earning the opportunity to compete at the 2026 Senior World Championships.
Among the athletes scheduled to compete are some of the biggest names in American wrestling, including Olympic champion Helen Maroulis, World Champion Zahid Valencia, World Medalist Spencer Lee, and more.
For wrestling fans, Final X remains the premier event for seeing Team USA take shape, and many of the sport’s biggest stars will still be on the mat this weekend.
What Happens Next?
USA Wrestling will announce dates and locations for the three delayed championship series at a later time.
When those events are scheduled, FloWrestling will provide live coverage and complete viewing information.
The path to the 2026 World Championships remains unchanged for all six athletes. These series will still determine Team USA representatives, and wrestling fans will be able to follow those matchups and the World Championships live on FloWrestling.
