The Longest Match Ever : Speakers & Interviews

Dennis is such a great coach, i go to his camp in Stevens Point, Wisconsin every Sunday and Tuesday. He really is influential and is a hell of a wrestler and teacher. I'm pretty lucky to have him as a coach.

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i got to hear dennis tell this story in person about 5 feet away from me at a camp and it gave me goosebumbs and it was one of the greatest things i have ever experienced in my wrestling career

I was at the trials that year watching, and that was one of the best matches I have ever watched. After the 3 minute overtime period the took the short break, and resumed with 5 minutes on the clock (I believe it was 5). As that 5 minutes was coming to an end I remember that everyone was cheering and trying to figure out what would happen next. The clock hit zero and nothing happened, Hall and Paulson kept wrestling and the clock went back to 5 mintues. The crowd cheered, and Hall and Paulson continued to pummel eachother until Hall got that takedown.

Watching him hug the cameraguy was the best part of his celebration because he just seemed so elated that he wanted to celebrate with any and everyone. It really was too bad that either of those great wrestlers had to lose that match.

On a side note, Hall did a speech at my high school about not drinking and driving. I remember it being very passionate, and I hope that he still does those speeches today.

what a badass

Man, that is a powerful story that needs to be put in a book! Major major major respect Dennis, your an inspiration...

I want a rematch!

I never want to register for themat.com dont you have to pay? That stinks.

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i'd love to see that match

great interview

A class act !! I was fortunate to see this match live in Indianapolis and it was one to remember.

Dennis has a real gruff exterior but from this interview you can really see what a good guy he is!