# 041: Its Our Turn with the Ross Twins

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Podcast: [New Jersey Mat Chat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-jersey-mat-chat-7328656)
Published: 2026-05-06T21:30:00+00:00
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Two brothers. One path. And now… it’s their turn. The Ross Twins (Thomas & John) join New Jersey Mat Chat to talk about their journey, their bond, and what’s next as they prepare to enter one of the toughest wrestling rooms in the country at CBA. This episode goes deeper than wrestling: • Growing up as twins • Battling serious health issues early in life • Choosing the right high school program • Competing against each other for a spot • Their mindset heading into high school wrestling From the mat to life outside the sport, this is a real look at two young wrestlers with big goals — and the discipline to back it up. If you follow NJ wrestling… remember the name. 🤼‍♂️ Ross Twins 📍 Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) 🧠 Mindset • Brotherhood • Future 00:00 – Show Open & NJ Officials PSA 00:47 – Meet the Ross Twins (Thomas & John) 00:58 – Being Twins: Who’s Older? 01:48 – Growing Up Together (and Apart in the Hospital) 02:05 – 12 Surgeries & Early Health Battle 03:31 – Different Personalities & Interests 05:25 – Choosing CBA Over Other Schools 06:44 – Why They Chose CBA (Academics + Wrestling) 07:02 – First Impressions of Coaches & Training 07:20 – Current Weights & Future Lineup Questions 09:35 – Team Lineup Speculation & Competition 10:15 – Who Starts? Competing With Your Twin 11:29 – Brother Rivalry: Who’s Better? 11:30 – Strengths & Wrestling Styles Compared 12:17 – Training at Triumph Wrestling 12:38 – Freestyle vs Folkstyle Preferences 13:09 – Thoughts on Greco Wrestling 13:52 – Looking Ahead to High School Competition 15:05 – Ironman vs Powerade (Big Tournament Goals) 16:04 – Life Outside Wrestling (Hobbies & Interests) 17:06 – Beach Life & Personality Differences 17:11 – Wrestlers They Look Up To 19:26 – Growing Up as Twins…

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