Star wrestler Sammy Sasso was shot Friday in Columbus and underwent two surgeries.
Sasso also, founder of The Wrestling Room, on X, stating, “Thank you mineo, it means Alot.” That posting by Mineo stated, “Wrestling community, let’s rally around him!,” followed by a prayer emoji.
A two-time NCAA wrestling runner-up for Ohio State, Sasso was shot shortly before 8:30 p.m. Friday during a robbery attempt in Columbus, where the college is located,Sasso was found in an alley near the campus, shot int he stomach, according to reports. He underwent surgery after the shooting and again on Saturday at Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center.
Sasso’s surgeon Saturday morning expected Sasso to make a full recovery and be able to wrestle again, according to a source close to the Sasso family. He was listed in stable condition Saturday afternoon,Eileen Scahill, who handles public relations at WMC, referred questions about Sasso’s condition Monday to Jerry Emig, associate athletics director for the Communications Department of Athletics at Ohio State. Emig didn’t immediately return a request by lehighvalleylive.
“Sasso was transported to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center , where he is continuing to be cared for and monitored,” Ryan added. “Our coaching staff, along with members of the wrestling program and Athletics administrators, are grateful for the caregivers at WMC, thankful Sasso’s injuries are not life-threatening, and are supporting Sasso and his family.
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