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Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder arrested for 'engaging in prostitution' with undercover officer
Kyle Snyder, the Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler and former NCAA champion, has been arrested in a prostitution sting, according to multiple reports. The arrest took place last week after Snyder allegedly responded to a fake Internet ad created by law enforcement to catch those attempting to pay for sex. The 29-year-old allegedly set up a date with an undercover agent, arrived at the hotel 30 minutes later and offered to pay cash for oral sex. He was then 'arrested for engaging in prostitution by uniformed officers inside the hotel room', officers told TMZ in a statement. Columbus Police Sargent Joe Albert revealed the arrest to reporters on Monday, explaining that Snyder was among 16 men detained as part of the sting. He is due back in court on May 19. has reached out to Columbus, Ohio police for further details. After winning gold at heavyweight during the 2016 Rio Games, Snyder was appointed to President Donald Trump 's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition in 2018. He went on to win silver at the 2020 Tokyo Games in the summer of 2021. A self-described Christian, Snyder is married to a former Syracuse soccer player, Maddie Pack, according to online reports. He had signed with the Real American Freestyle wrestling league, which boasts Hulk Hogan as its commissioner and will open its inaugural season in August. Only last week, Snyder was named as a new addition, alongside fellow Olympic medalists Kyle Dake and Aaron Brooks. Hogan said wrestlers such as Snyder 'represent the best of the best, and that's who we're targeting for Real American Freestyle. 'Our goal is to give these athletes an opportunity to continue their careers, create a platform for greatness, and inspire a legacy that lasts.' Although originally from Maryland, Snyder has ties to Columbus after winning three national championships at Ohio State. The second came in 2017 after he tore cartilage in his chest during the quarterfinals. In 2016, he made history by becoming the youngest ever wrestler to secure a 'triple crown' - winning the world, NCAA, and Olympic titles. Snyder previously teased a move into mixed martial arts with the UFC but later said he was instead eyeing the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. He was last year inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall Of Fame. He was a three-time All-Big Ten and league heavyweight champion and went undefeated in both 2016 and 2017 with a combined record of 28-0. Snyder ended college 75-5 and was a two-time Ohio State Male Athlete of the Year. By the time of his induction, Snyder had amassed 42 international wrestling medals, including 30 golds.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Olympic gold medallist and three-time world champion arrested in shock undercover prostitution sting
AN Olympic gold medallist has been arrested after an undercover sting on prostitution. Freestyle wrestler Kyle Snyder, 29, was one of 16 people reportedly charged following the operation by Columbus Police in Ohio. 3 3 Snyder became the youngest fighter ever to land the clean sweep of his sport's three major titles in 2016. He lifted the world crown, Olympic title and NCAA wrestling gongs. Columbus Police confirmed Snyder was arrested on Friday after an investigation. US media say cops posted escort ads online. Police then used the responses to set up possible arrests. It's alleged that Snyder called and texted a number that was said to have been listed in the ad. The three-time world champion is accused of agreeing to meet the 'escort' at a hotel nearby. He faces claims he then paid an undercover officer cash and asked for oral sex. Snyder was arrested over allegations of engaging in prostitution. He was reportedly released at the scene and is due in court on May 19. 3 Snyder, from Woodbine, Maryland, is the youngest American wrestler to have picked up Olympic gold - at Rio de Janeiro in Brazil nine years ago. He followed that up with silver at the Tokyo Games in 2020 but missed out on a gong in Paris last year. The three-time National Champion had recently signed up for the new Real American Freestyle wrestling promotion, which was set up by legend Hulk Hogan and ex-WWE executive Eric Bischoff.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hulk Hogan claims his new promotion will be bigger than WWE & UFC
(Image Via WWE) Professional wrestling legends Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff garnered attention by releasing a video teasing a new project in the line. They revealed they will work with a mysterious "third man" in a new promotional event related to wrestling. Hulk Hogan is going all-in on Real American Freestyle Wrestling , and according to the WWE Hall of Famer, it's not just another wrestling promotion. According to reports, the debut show is set for August 30 in Cleveland, Ohio. And, as per Hulk Hogan, Real American Wrestling will combine the best elements of professional wrestling and Mixed-Martial Arts aka MMA. Hulk Hogan promises to make his new promotion bigger than WWE & UFC On April 30, Hulk Hogan and Bischoff revealed that their third man, who was none other than USA Wrestling recruit and UFC coach Izzy Martinez. The trio together created a new wrestling promotion for Real American Freestyle wrestling . Meanwhile, the WWE veteran has recently promised that his new promotion will be bigger than WWE and UFC. The legend revealed this in an interview with TMZ Sports. Hulk Hogan has revealed the same saying, 'When I think about the UFC and the WWE, we're not competitive at all with these guys, but we have a chance to be just as big as them. So that's what I'm looking for, because everybody loves the, you know, the wrestling, the freestyle wrestling.' Hulk Hogan Launches Pro Wrestling League, Hopes Trump Hits Inaugural Event | TMZ Sports He has even stated in the interview that 'What we're going to do is kind of like shoot these packages so that you care about the athletes. Kind of like The Voice, where if you're wrestling, brother, we're going to find out why you started.' According to reports, the promotion called Real American Freestyle Wrestling will focus more on amateur freestyle wrestling as opposed to the scripted pro wrestling fans are used to seeing. It has come to light that Hulk Hogan will operate as commissioner, while Bischoff will be Chief Media Officer, and Martinez will be the Chief Operating Officer. Also Read : Liv Morgan's movie surprise rocks WWE, CM Punk reacts - The Times of India Hulk Hogan might not be someone who is admired a lot in the wrestling world, but he is determined to carve a new chapter in his storied career. Now, fans will wait in anticipation to witness if Hogan's Real American Freestyle Wrestling will live up to the expectation and find a hold in the sports entertainment landscape.
