Georgio Poullas

Georgio Poullas (, born April 21, 1998) is an American freestyle wrestler who competes at 79 kilograms.

In high school wrestling, he was a former Ohio High School Athletic Association champion and Walsh Jesuit Ironman winner. At the NCAA Division I level, Poullas wrestled for both the Cleveland State Vikings and Rider Broncs during his collegiate wrestling career.

He is known as a social media influencer, making videos where he offers $1,000 to people who can successfully perform a takedown on him.

Poullas is currently signed to the Middleweight division of Real American Freestyle (RAF). Following his controversial bout with Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 06, Poullas reportedly received the highest-salary ever paid to a competitive wrestler for their headlining rematch at RAF 07.

Early life

Georgio Poullas was born in Canfield, Ohio, the son of George and Tammy Poullas. He is of Greek descent.

High school career

Poullas wrestled for Canfield High School, winning the 2016 Ohio High School Athletic Association championship.

He won the 2016 Walsh Jesuit Ironman tournament.

Poullas finished his senior season at Canfield with a 43–1 record. His sole loss came in the final match of the 2017 Ohio High School Athletic Association championships, where he lost in overtime to Ryan Thomas of Graham High School.

In his four years at Canfield, Poullas amassed an overall record of 176–15.

Poullas later transferred to Rider University in 2019.

Following college, Poullas returned home to coach his younger brother Niko, who wrestled at Canfield High School.

Takedown challenge

Poullas became a social media influencer, uploading videos of people attempting to perform a takedown on him to win $1,000.

He maintains that no one has ever taken him down, after online video surfaced to dispute his claim.

Real American Freestyle

Poullas debuted for Real American Freestyle (RAF) at RAF 05 on January 10, 2026. He defeated fellow influencer Keelon Jimison by technical fall.

At RAF 06 on February 28, 2026, Poullas lost to Arman Tsarukyan by 5–3 decision. Tsarukyan punched Poullas following the match, sparking a brawl between both competitors and their cornermen. Tsarukyan defeated Poullas by 9–3 decision. For taking part, Poullas reportedly received the highest salary ever paid for a single competitive wrestling bout. Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event Loss 33–29

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