While professional wrestling in big companies such as the WWE and the AEW may be a little scripted, the college game isn’t. That was evidenced after wrestler Lucas Byrd was crowned the NCAA 133-lb champion.
Byrd left no doubt that not only was he the best wrestler on his squad at the University of Illinois, but he was also the best college wrestler in the United States at his weight class, which is quite an incredible feat.
While wrestling doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, Byrd is going viral after his reaction to winning the 133-lb weight class. He isn’t just going viral for his performance, though, as his girlfriend is the main reason.
Following the win, Byrd embraced his coach to congratulate him. Then, ESPN showed fans a glimpse of his girlfriend, who is nearly a foot taller than the 5’5 “wrestler. Ellie Holzman stands at a whopping 6’3.
Lucas Byrd And Ellie Holzman Are Going Viral
A clip of the two embracing following Byrd’s National Championship win was uploaded to X, and not only was the commentator, UFC legend Daniel Cormier, baffled, but so was the comment section on the post.
5’5 Lucas Byrd won the National Championship at 133-pounds and immediately goes to hug his 6’3 Girlfriend
— Dudes Posting Their W’s (@DudespostingWs) March 24, 2025
Bro is a legend pic.twitter.com/hw7CdHgU9K
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“The guy won his division because he trains with heavyweights! Even at home!” joked one user.
The guy won his division because he trains with heavyweights! Even at home! 😇
— Joel: יוסף פנחס (@Blueeyedbull56) March 25, 2025
“Hell yeah he went right in for some uppies,” joked another
Hell yeah he went right in for some uppies
— MIKE (@DankWilliamsJr_) March 25, 2025
“It turns out that love can overcome many obstacles,” added one user.
It turns out that love can overcome many obstacles
— Joanna Baryatin (@JoannaBaryatin) March 25, 2025
“A win for short kings right there ladies and gentleman,” added another.
A win for short kings right there ladies and gentleman
— Modern Money Methods (@MMMethod12) March 25, 2025
According to many fans, Byrd has outdone himself, and the thing is that love is love. It doesn’t seem like these two are going to be calling it quits anytime soon, especially after the wrestlers massive National Championship win.
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