Category: Tragos/Thesz HOF

Guest column: Gene LeBell was one of a kind

Posted by Mike Chapman | Aug 11, 2022 | Obituaries, Opinion, Tragos/Thesz HOF

When I created the International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Newton, Iowa, in 1998, one of...

Stratus, Rotunda, J.R. on top at Tragos/Thesz induction

Posted by Joyce Paustian | Jul 24, 2022 | Event Reports, Photo Galleries, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – The 2022 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame induction weekend in Waterloo,...

Dick Bourne announced as 2022 Melby Award winner

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 30, 2021 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, News, Tragos/Thesz HOF

The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced that Dick Bourne will be...

Rotunda, Ross, Stratus announced as Tragos/Thesz honorees

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 3, 2021 | News, Tragos/Thesz HOF

The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame in Waterloo, Iowa, announced some early names for its...

A rookie’s visit to Waterloo & Tragos/Thesz induction weekend

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Jul 20, 2021 | Event Reports, Interviews, Opinion, Tragos/Thesz HOF

By BRIAN WESTCOTT – For SlamWrestling.net WATERLOO, IOWA — I attended my very first...

Mat Memories: Tears and cheers at Tragos/Thesz induction weekend

Posted by John Arezzi | Jul 18, 2021 | Opinion, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – The 22nd George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction...

When it comes to old-school wrestling, Mark James knows his stuff

Posted by Amos Mina | Jul 6, 2021 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Wrestling historian and author, 54-year-old Mark James knows a thing or two about old-school...

Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame inductee Beth Phoenix ‘revels in the magic’ of wrestling

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 28, 2019 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix shared her journey of overcoming gender...

Brian Shields’ career gets a ‘1-Up’ with Melby Award at Tragos/Thesz HOF

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 22, 2019 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Brian Shields created the Legends of Wrestling video-game franchise, worked with Ric and Charlotte...

Hall of Fame honours Booker T, Severn, Hart, Brody and others

Posted by Pat Laprade | Jul 30, 2018 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

WATERLOO, Iowa – There aren’t too many places where you can have a former WWE...

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