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30 Aug 2021
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August 30, 2021 Ryan Warner

Slaying Saitiev

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ABOUT THE SERIES

Slaying Saitiev explores Brandon Slay’s improbable win over Russian star, Buvaisar Saitiev, at the 2000 Summer Olympics – a match that is widely considered one of the biggest upsets in Olympic wrestling history.  

Produced by Wrestling Changed My Life and directed by Ryan Warner, Slaying Saitiev also chronicles both Slay and Saitiev’s careers leading up to that magical match in Sydney Australia.

Slaying Saitiev is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Soundcloud, and all major listening apps. You can also find all 5 episodes of Slaying Saitiev on WrestlingChangedMyLife.com.

EPISODE 1

Brandon Slay becomes a dominant Texas wrestler but struggles to find his place in the competitive world of Division 1 NCAA wrestling.

EPISODE 2

Buvaisar Saitiev rises from obscurity to become one of the stars of the 1996 Olympics. Brandon makes a run at his first NCAA title.

EPISODE 3

Brandon Slay battles domestic challengers Joe Williams and Brian Dolph for a spot on the 2000 Olympic Team.

EPISODE 4

Brandon Slay and Buvaisar Saitiev wrestle at the 2000 Olympics.

EPISODE 5

Brandon’s journey for Olympic gold begins in Sydney and ends on the Today Show. Brandon and Buvaisar Saitiev reflect on their careers.