Al Getz managed a complicated journey to Melby Award
In the 1990s, Al Getz was a manager in a promotion called Southern States Wrestling in Tennessee....
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Tag: George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame
Garea appreciative of Brisco Award from Tragos/Thesz HOF
When Jerry Brisco called Tony Garea to let him know that he had been selected as the 2024...
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Albright family brightens up Tragos/Thesz induction
WATERLOO, Iowa – If you are going to have single inductee into the Tragos/Thesz Professional...
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Dick Bourne announced as 2022 Melby Award winner
The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced that Dick Bourne will be...
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At Hart, Divas of Doom ‘are lady wrestlers’
Bret Hart versus Owen Hart at WrestleMania X is the match that made a young Beth Copeland...
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Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame inductee Beth Phoenix ‘revels in the magic’ of wrestling
WATERLOO, Iowa – WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix shared her journey of overcoming gender...
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Brian Shields’ career gets a ‘1-Up’ with Melby Award at Tragos/Thesz HOF
Brian Shields created the Legends of Wrestling video-game franchise, worked with Ric and Charlotte...
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Hall of Fame honours Booker T, Severn, Hart, Brody and others
WATERLOO, Iowa – There aren’t too many places where you can have a former WWE...
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Cage making an impact on X-Division and beyond
At least one competitor in this year’s George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame Classic...
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American Alpha: ‘Like brothers from day one’
Chad Gable and Jason Jordan started their amateur careers with a passion for professional...
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American Alpha come full circle at Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend
WATERLOO, Iowa – Amateur and professional wrestling have always been intertwined for the men...
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Tragos/Thesz HOF induction ends on a Wonderful note
WATERLOO, Iowa – An appreciation for life, embracing emotion and making a difference served...
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Melby Award for Meltzer proper recognition for pioneering work
For more than 30 years, Dave Meltzer has been covering professional wrestling and mixed martial...
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Backlund says he ‘doesn’t deserve’ Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame induction
As a two-time WWE World heavyweight champion with various collegiate honors to his name, the...
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Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame has a ‘family reunion atmosphere’
From Iowa to New York, five devoted wrestling fans have made the trek to the George Tragos/Lou...
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Chael Sonnen perfect for George Tragos Award – just ask him
He’s brash, he’s bad and he’s the latest recipient of the National Wrestling...
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Guest column: Torch’s Wade Keller worthy of Melby Award
By SHELLEY BONIN MELBY – For SLAM! Wrestling Once again, it seems that the choice of...
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Hopefuls try to get on WWE radar at tryout
WATERLOO, Iowa — From Kansas City high flyers to a St. Louisan channelling his inner Bruiser...
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‘Two Olympic champions and a jabroni’
WATERLOO, Iowa – Being honored by the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame is...
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Melding two worlds: Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle to attend NWHOF weekend
The first time Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle met Lou Thesz, a six-time world champion, was an...
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Steiners headline Tragos/Thesz induction weekend
WATERLOO, IOWA — Seven of wrestling’s greatest performers and personalities laced up their...
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Amateur days at Michigan helped shape Scott Steiner
Scott Steiner received an education like no other at the University of Michigan. He started...
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Edge main events Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame induction
WATERLOO, Iowa — Although he has retired from active competition, Adam Copeland, better...
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Award honours Dan Severn’s MMA successes
Dan Severn had an amazing career as an amateur wrestler, a pro wrestler and an MMA fighter. He was...
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JBL talks Lou Thesz Award, future in WWE … and rugby!
JBL has taken his first non-WWE wrestling booking since his retirement at WrestleMania XXV. He has...
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