That is the way that I understand it as well. For example, Alex Bontz weighed 160 at alpha weigh-in, which allows him to drop to 147.1. At Nationals, if he wrestles 145, he will actually have to make 148. Which makes him eligable for 145, since his alpha weight with the 8% is 147.1 and he has to make 148. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe this is how it is.