2023 US Open Wrestling Championships

Rivalry Resumed: Spencer Lee vs Nick Suriano

Rivalry Resumed: Spencer Lee vs Nick Suriano

Get refreshed on the Spencer Lee - Nick Suriano rivalry before the two potentially meet at the US Open.

Apr 17, 2023 by JD Rader
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Spencer Lee and Nick Suriano will headline a talented 57 kg field in Las Vegas April 27 and 28.

While Patrick Glory, Zane Richards, Jakob Camacho, and more might have something to say about it, Lee and Suriano could resume their historic rivalry at the South Point Arena. A spot in Final X to make the 2023 World Team and set oneself up for a 2024 Olympic run will be on the line.

Before a potential round four in this series, relive Suriano and Lee's previous three meetings to familiarize (or refamiliarize) yourself with this rivalry.

Round 1: 2012 Super 32 Finals

8th grader Spencer and freshman Nick make their way through a stacked 106 lb bracket to make the Super 32 finals. A last-second takedown gave the win to Suriano.

FINAL RESULT: Suriano wins 4-3

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Round 2: 2013 Super 32 Finals

One year later and Lee and Suriano were right back where they met a year ago - the Super 32 finals. This time up a weight at 113 lbs. This time it was Spencer with the late (OT) takedown to get the job done. You can tell by his reaction how much the win meant to him.

FINAL RESULT: Lee wins 3-1

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Round 3: 2018 NCAA Finals

There was a four-and-a-half-year gap in between the two's 2nd and 3rd meetings. With the long gap and the fact that it doesn't get bigger than the NCAA finals, the stakes couldn't have been higher. Both were looking for their first NCAA title. Lee was a true freshman and Suriano was a sophomore who wasn't able to wrestle at NCAAs in 2017 due to injury.

Lee put together the most decisive victory of the rivalry, 5-1, to take a 2-1 advantage in the series.

FINAL RESULT: Lee wins 5-1

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The two have been in several brackets outside of these tournaments (2018 Midlands, 2018 Big Tens, 2019 Big Tens, 2019 Senior Nationals), but upsets and injuries have gotten in the way. If the two meet again at the US Open, there will be no bigger match. Can Suriano even the score or will Lee extend his lead?