PRORODEO Sports News - June 1, 2026

MANAGER’S MESSAGE

Allen’s crazy story from the road: “Me, Luke Branquinho, Justin Shaffer and Jacob Talley were leaving Lovington, N.M., driving to Heber City, Utah, and we were driving through Roswell, N.M., and we thought what we saw was trash in the middle of the road and it was a dude who was sleeping. We swerved around and almost (hit him). I had to jump out and drag him off the road and he said, ‘I was just taking a nap.’ I told him you’re taking a nap in road and he said he was hun gry so I gave him one of my protein bars and he started complaining about how bad it tasted and I told him I just saved your life buddy you should be little more grateful.” Roswell? Did you see any UFOs? “We were talking about being in Roswell and how spooky that was. It was just wild.” really terrible spot. “I pulled him over off the

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Brothers Statler and Stetson Wright get silly during a photography session at the World Championship Media Day.

Statler Wright doesn’t eat spinach, but his favorite cartoon character is Popeye. Who is the better driver of the rig? Ryder, Stetson, or you? Statler didn’t hesitate, “Ryder. Ryder is a great driver.” What does 8 seconds feel like to you Statler?

“It depends on the ride. When it is going good it feels amazing. When it is not going good, it is the worst 8 seconds of your life. And, now to finish the tidbits let’s hear from 10-time PRCA World Champion Stetson Wright. Favorite Cartoon Character: Sponge Bob What song do you know all the words to? (Survivor’s) Eye of the Tiger Who’s the funniest guy in the rig? You, Ryder or Statler? “That would be me,” Stetson said. “I’m

the one

who is always jok-

ing.” meet:

Celebrity you want to

Connor McGregor.

Team Ropers Jake Long and Andrew Ward toss their hats to a Media Day assistant.

TRACY RENCK MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA

JUNE 1, 2026 PRORODEO SPORTS NEWS DIGITAL MAGAZINE 5