Wade Schalles (born September 10, 1951) is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler.

He is also an accomplished black belt judoka and samboist, winning national championships in both disciplines.

[1] He created several unique wrestling techniques, including the Spladle, Lazy Man Cradle, and the Clemson Roll.

[citation needed] In 1991, Schalles was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.

[6] The Schalles Award, presented annually by Cliff Keen Athletics and WIN magazine to the nation’s best college and high school pinners, is named after Schalles, who set the college pin record at Clarion (Pa.) State where he defeated 153 of 159 opponents and pinned 109.