As seen at the Hall of Fame tonight, WWE launched a new wing - the WWE Legacy Hall of Fame. The 2016 inductees are Ed "The Strangler" Lewis, Lou Thesz, Frank Gotch, George Hackenschmidt, Mildred Burke, Pat O'Connor and "Sailor" Art Thomas
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April 2, 2016
WWE Launches Legacy Hall Of Fame
March 30, 2016
Details on WWE Adding the “Legacy Award” to the WWE Hall of Fame This Year
WWE posted a graphic in its online store advertising the “Legacy Award” at this year’s Hall of Fame ceremony.
The graphic lists seven pro wrestling legends including Ed “Strangler” Lewis, Frank Gotch, George Hackenschmidt, Lou Thesz, Mildred Burke, Pat O’Connor and “Sailor” Art Thomas.
According to F4WOnline.com, Gotch and Hackenschmidt responsible for the first huge gate and spearheading wresting getting national headlines, Lewis being the most famous wrestler of the 20s, Thesz being the dominant world champion of the 50s, Burke being the first women’s champion to get worldwide attention and O’Connor being one of the smoothest workers of his day.
WWE has already inducted Gorgeous George, Buddy Rogers and Antonino Rocca, who were contemporaries of Thesz and O’Connor, however the company has yet to induct anyone into the WWE Hall of Fame prior to the days of television. It appears as if the “Legacy Award” might be honoring the pioneers of pro wrestling who were not TV stars.
May 7, 2014
Triple H Purchases Wrestling Memorabilia
Triple H recently paid big money for some old wrestling posters and memorabilia from collectors. WWE has also purchased some items from Charlie Thesz, Lou Thesz's widow.
October 24, 2013
Rumor Mill - WWE Negotiating with Lou Thesz's Widow
WWE has been quietly purchasing items for a physical Hall of Fame. They were recently in negotiations with Charlie Thesz, the widow of wrestling legend Lou Thesz, over a number of his one-of-a-kind items. If the deals went through, WWE would likely induct Thesz into the Hall of Fame.
November 22, 2012
WWE Working On Celebration
WWE will be facing a major project in 2013 as they prepare to celebrate their 50th anniversary. It would really be the anniversary of the WWE Title, which took the name in early 1963 when it was announced on TV that Buddy Rogers had won a tournament in Brazil to become the new Worldwide Wrestling Federation world champion. This came when Vince McMahon Sr. and those who worked with him in the Northeast withdrew from the NWA over their decision to take the title off Rogers and put it on Lou Thesz. Rogers was first billed as WWWF Champion around May 1963 on TV but most remembrances of the title date back to May 17th, 1963 when Bruno Sammartino beat Rogers in 48 seconds at Madison Square Garden to begin an almost eight-year reign.
For the celebration in 2013, WWE already had a DVD planned and other ideas are being discussed to go along with it.
source: wrestling observer newsletter
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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.
March 3, 2012
WWE Try-Out to be Held at George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced WWE try-outs scheduled for their annual Hall of Fame event on Friday, July 13 in Waterloo, Iowa. The try-out is open to wrestlers, referees, managers, and ring announcers. Scheduled to scout talent is WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Brisco. A special guest to-be-named later will join Brisco for the talent evaluation. A full press release is below:
For the second year in a row, in conjunction with the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend, A WWE Tryout will be held in Waterloo, Iowa. This year’s event will take place on Friday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. It is open to wrestlers, referees, managers, and ring announcers. On hand to scout talent last year was long-time WWE talent scout, Jerry Brisco. Brisco has been a part of the WWE for 3 decades and has been responsible for the signing of many WWE superstars including Brock Lesnar. This year Jerry Briscoe returns on behalf of the WWE in hopes of finding his next big signee. He will be assisted in assessing talent by a special guest to be named later. Last year, Jim Ross and Terry Funk were ringside giving words of advice to the participants. Also in attendance will be several promoters from throughout the Midwest. It will be a great chance to show what you have in front of people that may have never seen you before.
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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.
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November 16, 2010
Jim Ross, Jim Duggan Among Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Award Winners
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum has selected its special award winners for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. The Class of 2011 includes winners of the Frank Gotch Award, Lou Thesz Award, Jim Melby Award, and George Tragos Award. The Hall of Fame is located inside the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa...More?
For additional information contact the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum at (319) 233-0745 or e-mail info@wrestlingmuseum.org.
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