Carter Starocci called out A.J. Ferrari and challenged him to a match carrying a purse of $300,000. The 4x NCAA champion, returning to the university for the fifth year, laid down his goals for the upcoming season and challenged Ferrari to a 190 lbs match.
After missing a spot in the U.S. Olympics wrestling team for the quadrennial games in Paris, Carter Starocci revealed that he has been focusing on his training and recovery as he aims to win his fifth consecutive NCAA title and assert his dominance in the college circuit once again.
Moreover, before the commencement of the NCAA season, he challenged A.J. Ferrari who recently joined the Cal State Bakersfield Wrestling team for the upcoming NCAA season.
By taking a direct jibe at Ferrari, Carter Starocci urged him to come face-to-face in a wrestling match with prize money of $300k along with a clause that if he takes the win, Ferrari must have a tattoo or change his Instagram bio for 665 days.
"Been focused on training, recovery, and business recently, but here we are again…. Another has been NCAA champ that needs added to my collection. All-Star classic. It’s at Penn State this year because they want the king showing out again. Just notify the city district so the youth can stay a safe distance away," he wrote.
" I know you’re broke, desperate, and ho**y. Lawyers are expensive so let’s put it all on the line. Winner takes the entire match purse. On top of that we each put up 300k. Winner takes all . Loser goes back to talking sh*t on social media. And finally, when I win you must tattoo “Starocci is my NATTY DADDY” in bold font on your chest. Or post in your bio for 665 days “Sorry girls, please forgive me! I have changed 190lbs. You started it, I’ll finish it. Agree to my terms and I’ll smash your face in," he added.
Carter Starocci on returning to Penn State for the fifth time
Carter Starocci announced that he will return to Penn State for the last year of his NCAA eligibility. After putting forward incredible performances over the last four years, he planned to assert his dominance and take over the NCAA circuit once again.
“I'm here to take over. With one year of eligibility left, I want to end my collegiate career on my terms. Healthy, in style, and in a dominant fashion. With this in mind, I'm excited to announce that I will be returning to Penn State to bring another national title to State College, Pennsylvaniam,” he wrote.
Moreover, he expressed that he was not satisfied with his podium finish in the 2024 season and wishes to exemplify his best performance in the next season.