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It's worth noting

That the stipend is pretty minimal. If what I read on the USA wrestling website is right (it just has "remaining World Team members", so I assume that includes anyone on the team, even if they're not the rep), they get $1,170 a month. Which isn't chump change, but it's hardly significant for most athletes these days. And I believe they pay for tournament entry fees and travel, but that just gets absorbed by the respective clubs, so as long as everyone is on the same page, it's not really a huge deal to bow out of true third matches.
Posted: 06/19/2026 at 07:27 PM ET
(In response to this post by Hikinghokie)

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Henson sitting out Final X for personal reasons **
TheStateGuy 06/18/26 01:24 PM ET
Hope it’s not an injury. Assume he’ll be back at VT next season?**
hokieinoregon 06/18/26 10:53 PM ET
It's not an injury
Nafeikoh 06/19/26 01:36 PM ET
Don't know specifics but heard it's not a long term concern**
donjfs3 06/19/26 02:00 PM ET
Looks like several forfeits in the 3rd place matches.**
Wilmington Hokie 06/19/26 02:55 PM ET
What does final X mean?**
HokieJack 06/18/26 10:01 PM ET
It's the cringy name USA Wrestling gave the finals to make the world team
Hikinghokie 06/18/26 11:57 PM ET
If he won vs Robideau he would be a World Team member with its benefits
Hokiesplatz 06/19/26 08:52 AM ET
He still trained with the team last year, he loses out on an international
donjfs3 06/19/26 09:56 AM ET
Read World Team members are provided health insurance as well, and
Hokiesplatz 06/19/26 10:42 PM ET
I believe they all get insurance and anything they need. **
donjfs3 06/20/26 03:24 AM ET
This would be a financially smart decision for the schools since they're
ElbertoHokie 06/22/26 08:23 AM ET
Yep. Some nice benefits
Hikinghokie 06/19/26 09:09 AM ET
It's worth noting
Nafeikoh 06/19/26 07:27 PM ET
Hope all is well with Caleb and family!**
goodbadugly 06/18/26 05:35 PM ET