Anton Payne

interested in living not just existing. I'm a Husband, Dad, Pastor, Director, Producer, Actor, Entrepreneur

[Bo Bassett WC @BoBassett06]

Congrats Real Woods! Looks like Final X is for the Senior World Team Spot and THE RAF Wrestling BELT. See everyone in Newark, NJ! #AGTG #MachineGunMindset #12MinuteSprint @USAWrestling @RAFWrestlingUSA @CPyles8 @ChaelSonnen @HokiesWrestling @ShaneSparksBTN @MatScouts1

[Johnni DiJulius @johnnidijulius]

Lets go RAF clinics are poppin off!!!

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

@johnnidijulius is the absolute freaking best!!!

[Johnni DiJulius @johnnidijulius]

I’ve always hated the term fearless. I do the scariest things on Earth. If you are fearless you are either naive or lying. Whether it’s jumping off buildings, summiting mountains, or wrestling, overcoming fear is much more of a victory than “pretending” not to be scared.

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

@johnnidijulius 🔥 question ;) even more 🔥 answer!!!

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Losing can be humbling, forcing reflection when plans don't align with a greater purpose. Wrestling teaches you to give your all, ensuring you never regret not trying harder, because God's plan is perfect. #Reflection #Faith

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Losing an Olympic dream feels devastating. But reflecting on the 0.01% chance of even being an Olympian, and the medals already won, reframes adversity. True connection comes from who you are, not just achievements. #Resilience #Mindset #Olympics

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Kennedy Blades "In male-dominated sports, proving yourself as a woman requires relentless effort. Faced with assumptions and embarrassment, the only way to be seen as an equal is to train harder and fight for your place." #Sports #Equality #Determination

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Success hinges on mindset. Learning to control your thoughts and engage in positive self-talk is key. Don't let the fear of losing paralyze you; embrace challenges and keep moving forward. Full episode at the link in the bio! @ridgelovett #Mindset #SuccessTips

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Growing up, I was a menace, a problem child! Fought in school, got kicked out of every Catholic school. Parents tried sending me to nicer places, but I was the only white kid in Baltimore City. #ChildhoodMemories #Baltimore

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

@johnnidijulius understands and can articulate things that we feel in such an awesome way!!

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Outcomes don't define us, but our choices do. A win won't impress you long-term, and a loss shouldn't break you. What sticks around is whether you played it safe or took risks when it mattered. Every day is a chance to choose grit. #Mindset #Grit #PersonalGrowth

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Maybe wrestling isn't about the fight, but the platform. Using it to spread faith and bring others to God—that's the ultimate goal. Winning is great, but changing lives is what truly matters. #FaithInSports #PurposeDriven

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Wrestling is extreme discomfort, but if suffering is inevitable, choose to suffer for what you love. Love is the ultimate internal motivator that never changes, making 'selfishness' essential for an athlete to embrace the grind for themselves. @johnnidijulius #Wrestling

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Addiction isn't about moderation; it's a rabbit hole where one bad choice spirals into a cataclysm. Waking up in hospitals, seeing loved ones cry—this path leads to destruction. #Addiction #Consequences #Recovery

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

@RAFWrestlingUSA is going soooo much right but here is the main thing they got 💯 right and the ufc missed… @ArmanUfc !!!! Dude is a King at everything he touches!! Congrats RAF!!

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Unpopular opinion but the UFC is on a skid and @RAFWrestlingUSA has traction! And I know why… 1st comment 👀

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

@NoBickal @Affliction you’d be crazy not to make this happen with this dude!! Run it!!!!

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

I think it’s 12 straight now 😳!! @BoBassett06 is the man!!!

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

Success didn't come immediately. After two years of not making states, an 8-year-old finally broke through, winning the state tournament. That pivotal moment fueled a decade of championships and taught the value of going 'all in'. #Determination #SportsJourney

[Anton Payne @antonpayne]

At 10, thought a top athlete's name was 'Cary Volat' and avoided training, fearing the kids were mean. Soon after, I was winning national tournaments and wrestling 300+ matches a year. #WrestlingJourney #YouthSports