Inside OSU vs Iowa Wrestling: WWE Walkouts, Pin-Fetti, and ESPN? | Detrick Bombarger Interview

This episode showcases how Oklahoma State wrestling is redefining what a college wrestling event can look like — proving the sport can maintain tradition while embracing modern entertainment and national storytelling.In this exclusive sit-down, Calvin Glen Alexander is joined by Detrick Bombarger, Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement for Football and Wrestling at Oklahoma State Cowboys, to break down everything that went into the unforgettable Oklahoma State vs Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling dual on February 22nd, 2026.From WWE-style wrestler walkouts and custom walkout music to Pin-Fetti, Panda masks for Cody Merrill, and Michael Myers masks for Landon Robideau, this episode pulls back the curtain on how one of the most electric environments in college wrestling history came together.Detrick also discusses how the event was built specifically for an ESPN-televised dual, the coordination behind each creative decision, and the national impact of pushing college wrestling into a new entertainment era. Plus, we dive into the rise of Jax Forrest, who is already competing — and undefeated — at the collegiate level despite being high school–aged.If you love college wrestling, behind-the-scenes storytelling, or elite sports marketing, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.⏱️ YouTube Timecodes (31 Minutes)0:00 – Intro & setting the stage for OSU vs Iowa2:10 – How the idea for a WWE-style wrestling atmosphere started5:40 – Designing walkout music to match wrestler personalities9:05 – The logistics behind Pin-Fetti and in-match effects12:20 – Panda masks for Cody Merrill explained 🐼15:10 – Michael Myers masks & Landon Robideau’s entrance 🎭18:05 – Coordinating everything for an ESPN broadcast21:30 – Jax Forrest wrestling collegiately while still high-school aged25:00 – Fan reaction, national buzz, and social media impact28:20 – What’s next for OSU wrestling presentation30:30 – Final thoughts & wrap-up