Post by refbillyj on May 16, 2013 12:32:28 GMT -6
WATERLOO, Iowa— Impact Pro Wrestling will be presenting a pro wrestling show again for the 2013 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Weekend on July 12, 2013 at The Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in downtown Waterloo, Iowa!
This year’s class for the 2013 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame includes Ric Flair, “Cowboy” Bill Watts, Chris Taylor (posthumously), Edge (Lou Thesz Award), Jim Brunzell (Frank Gotch Award), Matt Hughes (George Tragos Award), and George Napolitano (Jim Melby Award).
Past inductees scheduled to attend weekend activities include Danny Hodge, Gerald Brisco, Jim Ross, Baron Von Raschke, Mad Dog Vachon, Bill Murdock, Jason Sanderson, Bill Apter, Larry Hennig, Bob Roop, and Fritz Von Goering.
Chicago's own Colt Cabana will be in wrestling action!
Tickets to the Impact Professional Wrestling Show on Friday, July 12 are $20 for ringside and $15 for general admission.
Tickets to the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame banquet at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center at $50.
All-access passes have sold out.
Tickets to either event may be ordered by calling (319) 233-0745 for e-mailing dgmstaff@nwhof.org.
Banquet tickets can be ordered online here: dgm-nwhof.ticketleap.com/2013-george-tragoslou-thesz-professional-wrestling-hall-of-fame-/.
Schedule of events
Friday, July 12, 2013:
Noon – Professional wrestling tryout with Gerald Brisco and Jim Ross at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
5:30 p.m. – Doors open to the public for Impact Pro Wrestling show at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Autograph signing begins.
7 p.m. – Impact Pro Wrestling show featuring Colt Cabana.
Saturday, July 13, 2013:
Noon—Mixed Martial Arts seminar in the Dan Gable Teaching Center inside the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
1 p.m.—Fan Fest at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. Fan Fest includes a tribute to the American Wrestling Association, historic wrestling matches playing in the theater, and Q & A with Bill Apter and professional wrestling legends, and an AWA reunion.
2:30—Autograph signing with professional wrestling legends at the Hall of Fame.
5 p.m.—Hall of Fame reception at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
6 p.m.—Induction banquet at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
7 p.m.—Induction ceremony at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is a not-for-profit organization based out of Waterloo, Iowa. The mission of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is to preserve history, recognize excellence, and inspire future generations.
"Everybody goes down for the 3 Count"
P.S. Or at least they should for Impact Pro Wrestling & The Hall of Fame!
-Referee Billy J. (Senior IPW Referee and Future WWE/TNA Referee)
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