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....
Read MorePosted by Thomas Starr | Jul 11, 2024 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
In the 1990s, Al Getz was a manager in a promotion called Southern States Wrestling in Tennessee....
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jun 14, 2024 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
When Jerry Brisco called Tony Garea to let him know that he had been selected as the 2024...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Jul 22, 2023 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa – If you are going to have single inductee into the Tragos/Thesz Professional...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Aug 5, 2019 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews
Bret Hart versus Owen Hart at WrestleMania X is the match that made a young Beth Copeland...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 28, 2019 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa – WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix shared her journey of overcoming gender...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted 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...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 28, 2018 | Interviews
At least one competitor in this year’s George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame Classic...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Aug 10, 2017 | Interviews
Chad Gable and Jason Jordan started their amateur careers with a passion for professional...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 24, 2017 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa – Amateur and professional wrestling have always been intertwined for the men...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 23, 2017 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa – An appreciation for life, embracing emotion and making a difference served...
Read MorePosted by Pat Laprade | Jul 22, 2016 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
For more than 30 years, Dave Meltzer has been covering professional wrestling and mixed martial...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 19, 2016 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
As a two-time WWE World heavyweight champion with various collegiate honors to his name, the...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 2, 2016 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
From Iowa to New York, five devoted wrestling fans have made the trek to the George Tragos/Lou...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Feb 8, 2016 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
He’s brash, he’s bad and he’s the latest recipient of the National Wrestling...
Read MorePosted by Guest Column | Jul 13, 2015 | Opinion, Tragos/Thesz HOF
By SHELLEY BONIN MELBY – For SLAM! Wrestling Once again, it seems that the choice of...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 11, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa — From Kansas City high flyers to a St. Louisan channelling his inner Bruiser...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 11, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa – Being honored by the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame is...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jun 22, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
The first time Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle met Lou Thesz, a six-time world champion, was an...
Read MorePosted by Kari Williams | Jul 26, 2014 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, IOWA — Seven of wrestling’s greatest performers and personalities laced up their...
Read MorePosted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Jul 16, 2014 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
Scott Steiner received an education like no other at the University of Michigan. He started...
Read MorePosted by Pat Laprade | Jul 15, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
WATERLOO, Iowa — Although he has retired from active competition, Adam Copeland, better...
Read MorePosted by Pat Laprade | Jul 11, 2012 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
Dan Severn had an amazing career as an amateur wrestler, a pro wrestler and an MMA fighter. He was...
Read MorePosted by Greg Oliver | Nov 30, 2011 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF
JBL has taken his first non-WWE wrestling booking since his retirement at WrestleMania XXV. He has...
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