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December 27, 2016

Paul Orndorff And Dusty Rhodes To Enter Tragos / Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame


The National Wrestling Hall of Fame issued the following release, announcing Paul Orndorff and Dusty Rhodes will enter the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame at the 2017 induction ceremony in Waterloo, Iowa:

WATERLOO, Iowa—Two of professional wrestling’s most memorable figures will be inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. Paul Orndorff and Dusty Rhodes will be inducted into the 2017 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend on July 20-22.

“The Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend continues to build every year,” said Gerry Brisco, 2005 inductee and president of the selection committee. “I’m excited that Paul and Dusty will be recognized for their significant achievements in professional wrestling. This is a huge honor for both.”

November 30, 2016

Professional Wrestling Hall Of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees


PWHF issued the following press release on their 16th annual induction.

2017 PWHF INDUCTEES ANNOUNCED

May 19th & May 20th the eyes of the Wrestling World will be on Wichita Falls once again!

Wichita Falls, TX, November 27, 2016 – 10 amazing individuals involved in the business of Professional Wrestling will be inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum (PWHF) the 3rd weekend of May 2017. The PWHF is the only brick and mortar Hall of Fame & Museum that preserves the history of all of wrestling, honoring every aspect of the business – the good, the bad and the ugly.

The only Hall of Fame where the Inductees are voted in by a committee of their peers. Voters include living past Hall of Fame Inductees plus 20 other historians and wrestling legends. We are proud to say that this is the first year many of the Hall of Fame inductees returned their ballots to vote, the most ballots ever returned to be counted.

There are 7 categories with 10 people inducted each year, the results for the 2017 PWHF Inductees are:

Pioneer Division (1865-1942)

Yvon Robert (10/8/1914-7/12/1971)
Dirty Dick Raines (2/17/1911-10/18/1979)

Television Era (1943-1984)

Luther Lindsay (12/30/1924-2/21/1972)
Sputnik Monroe (12/18/1928-11/3/2006)

Tag Team Division

Larry Hennig & Harley Race

Modern Era (1985-present)

Mick Foley
Shawn Michaels

International Era

Tatsumi Fujinami (Japan)

Ladies Division

Susan Green

Colleague Division (managers, promoters, photographers, referees, valets)

George Napolitano (photographer)

August 2, 2016

Former Hawkeye Big E humbled by visit to Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame


The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend served as a homecoming of sorts for one-half of the longest reigning WWE tag team champions.

Big E, a former University of Iowa defensive lineman, participated in the weekend's autograph signing and attended the induction banquet in Waterloo, Iowa, a week ago.

"It's been really cool to be back and especially -- I feel a bit out of place in that there's so many legends who've done so much more than I have, and I'm here for some reason, so it's very humbling," the New Day member told SLAM! Wrestling prior to the banquet on July 23rd.

The former powerlifter said he feels like he "really became an adult" while in Iowa.

"Mike Doughty's one of the organizers. Honestly, he's the reason I got signed," Big E said. "I would never even be here, so I feel like he changed my life. So anything I can do to help him at all or to give back even in the slightest is a cool thing."...More?

source: slam.canoe.com

April 5, 2016

Wrestling Fanatics Travel to Texoma to Visit Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame


The president of the new Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in Wichita Falls, Johnny Mantell, said the hall of fame had a successful first week.

Mantell said he estimates that more than 1,000 visitors will pass through over the week.

He specifically planned to open their doors this week, because more than 100,000 people are headed to the Dallas area for WWE's WrestleMania. Mantell said he had a booth at WrestleMania and many of the people he spoke with seemed excited to stop through Wichita Falls. The hall of fame is usually not open on Mondays, but they will be this week for all of the WrestleMania traffic coming into downtown.

"Well, I feel like we need to get ready to move up to another floor. That's how hopeful I am. We need more space because I'm getting new stuff in everyday. Guys are bringing us stuff and sending us stuff and we're going to have to move up to another floor for sure here.... before too long," Mantell said.

The hall of fame and new museum has memorabilia dating back to the Civil War.

Admission is $3 and the hall of fame is typically open Tuesday through Sunday.

November 21, 2015

The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Moving From New York to Texas; Steve Austin To Be Inducted in 2016


The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) announced today plans to relocate the organization’s headquarters, hall of fame and museum to Wichita Falls. President of the PWHF, Johnny Mantell made the announcement during a ceremony at the new headquarters, which will be located in the Annex of the First Wichita Building, known locally as Big Blue.

Mantell said, “The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame honors the men and women in this business around the World! Professional wrestling has strong roots in Wichita Falls and we are proud to bring the Hall of Fame and Museum to Big Blue in downtown Wichita Falls.”

Henry Florsheim, president and CEO of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce said, “Wrestling is a huge part of our culture; in fact, the largest crowds our coliseum ever draws are for professional wrestling. This is a huge feather in the cap for Downtown Wichita Falls and the city as a whole, and may well turn in to one of our largest tourism draws.”

November 14, 2013

George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2014


The WWE Hall of Fame is not the only major professional wrestling hall of fame, and the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame just announced their 2014 class. According to PWS on Nov. 12, the 16th annual induction ceremony will take place in July 2014.

Outside of inducting members, the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame gives out a number of awards to its inductees including the Frank Gotch Award for work outside the ring, James C. Melby Award for wrestling journalism, Lou Thesz Award for public service and the George Tragos Award for wrestlers in MMA.

The first year’s nominees included three of those men – Gotch, Thesz and Tragos - as well as Verne Gagne and Ed “Strangler” Lewis. Since then, names like Danny Hodge, Jack Brisco, Dan Severn, Jesse Ventura, Harley Race, Bret Hart, Nikita Koloff, Steve Williams, Curt Hennig, Ted DiBiase, Roddy Piper, Stu Hart, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk, Mick Foley, Jim Duggan and Jim Ross.

The three men chosen by the selection committee to enter the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame this year are Scott Steiner, Rick Steiner and Wilbur Snyder.

Winning the four special awards are Larry “The Axe” Hennig (Lou Thesz Award), Diamond Dallas Page (Frank Gotch Award), Randy Couture (George Tragos Award), and Larry Matyski (Jim Melby Award).

December 2, 2012

Watts, Santana, El Santo among 2013 PWHF inductees


The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2013, and will open its doors to Sandor Szabo, Dick Shikat, Joyce Grable, Tito Santana, El Santo, JJ Dillon, Dick Murdoch, Baron von Raschke, and Bill Watts.

This is the eleventh induction class for the Hall of Fame, located in Amsterdam, New York...More?

source: slamwrestling.com

October 17, 2012

2013 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame Class to be Headlined by Ric Flair


NWHOF.org is reporting that Ric Flair, "Cowboy" Bill Watts, and Chris Taylor have been selected as inductees into the 2013 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame class.

The ceremony will take place in July of 2013 at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.

December 4, 2011

Superfly, JYD, Samoans, Cornette Among 2012 PWHF Inductees


The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2012, and it includes an Angel, a German meanie, Samoan wildmen, a Superfly, a Junkyard Dog, and more.

Headlining the induction ceremony will be living inductees Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka, Dominic Denucci, the Wild Samoans, Jim Cornette, and women's star Wendi Richter.

The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, based in Amsterdam, NY, is a non-profit organization that maintains a physical hall of fame building and runs an induction ceremony each year. This is the 11th induction class...More?

source: slam wrestling

November 14, 2011

JBL & Bill Apter To Receive Special Awards At Hall of Fame '12


John Bradshaw Layfield and Bill Apter have been selected to receive special awards during 2012 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction. The Hall of Fame is located inside the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa.

Layfield will receive the Lou Thesz Award. The Lou Thesz Award is given to an individual in wrestling who has taken the skills of the sport into the realm of public service. Layfield, known as Bradshaw or JBL, has had a successful career as a professional wrestler and as a television commentator.

Apter will receive the Jim Melby Award. The Jim Melby Award recognizes excellence in professional wrestling journalism. Apter is best known for his work with Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

April 24, 2011

Wrestling Legends to Attend PWHF-X


The PWHF is pleased to welcome the following wrestling legends who will be joining us for the PWHF-X Induction:

Rob Van Dam, Mick Foley, Jeff Jarrett, Tommy Dreamer, Road Warrior Animal, Paul Ellering, J.J. Dillon, Doink Ray Apollo, Ivan Koloff, Billy Robinson, Nick Bockwinkel, The Destroyer, Dominic DeNucci, Mae Young, Donna Christenello, Larry Sharpe, Little Tokyo, Pistol Pete Sanchez, Irish Davey O'Hannon, Hillbilly Luke, Danny Hodge, Referee Dick Whoerle, Butcher Paul Vachon, Bugsy Mc Graw, Joyce Grable, Mark Lewin,Samoa Joe, Mr. Anderson, Mickie James, Matt Morgan, Pope D'Angelo Dinero.

Click here for more info on the PWHF Induction Weekend Events

November 26, 2010

Vince McMahon, Jerry Lawler & More Named to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame 2011 Class


The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame issued the following announcement:

The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame is proud to announce its Class of 2011, which will be enshrined at the tenth PWHF Induction Ceremony known as PWHF-X. The honorees are:

Bronko Nagurski and Everett Marshall in the Pioneer Era category.

The Sheik (Ed Farhat) and Dick the Bruiser in the TV Era category.

Jerry Lawler and Ivan Koloff in the Modern Era category.

Billy Robinson in the International category.

The Road Warriors with Paul Ellering in the Tag Team category.

Vincent K. McMahon in the Colleague category.

Judy Grable in the Ladies category.

The PWHF-X Induction Weekend will take place on May 20-21, 2011, in Amsterdam, NY. Ticket information and other details will be released soon.

PWHF inductees are determined by a distinguished Selection Committee. The 2011 Selection Committee includes: Harley Race, Terry Funk, Oliver Humperdink, Don Leo Jonathan, William Myers, Mae Young, Billy Two Rivers, William Moody, Dick Beyer, Nick Bockwinkel, Jim Cornette, Ted DiBiase, Dan Hodge, Pat Patterson, Les Thatcher, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Johnson, Graham Cawthon, Tom Burke, Zack Arnold, Don Luce, Rich Tate, Koji Miyamoto, Greg Oliver, Mike Tenay, Fred Hornby, Bob Bryla, Dave Cameron, Tim Hornbaker and Mark Hewitt.

www.PWHF.org

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