Penn State's Mitchell Mesenbrink Explains Why He Took a Break From Wrestling

Penn State wrestling superstar Mitchell Mesenbrink is taking on an unexpected new challenge, and it has nothing to do with competing on the mat. The two-time NCAA champion and 2026 Dan Hodge Trophy winner discusses his acting debut in Gable, the upcoming biographical film about legendary wrestler Dan Gable. Mesenbrink reveals what it was like working alongside actor Finn Cole, portraying Olympic gold medalist Ben Peterson, and spending time with Dan Gable himself. Mesenbrink also explains the challenges of filming, the moment he felt nervous in front of nearly 100 people, and why he wants to pursue more acting opportunities. Plus, the Penn State star shares how his perspective on wrestling has evolved, what he learned from pursuing creative interests, and why helping his teammates has become increasingly important as he prepares for another season with Cael Sanderson's Nittany Lions. Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube:    / @lockedonnittanylions   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions... Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach_seyko #lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #weare #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wrestlingpodcast 0:00 Mitchell Mesenbrink's Role in the Dan Gable Movie 1:26 Why Life Outside Wrestling Matters 2:08 Helping Bring Wrestling to the Screen 3:31 His Experience With Dan Gable 4:28 A New Mindset After Winning the Hodge Trophy 5:50 Exploring a Future in Acting 6:59 The Moment He Got Nervous on Set