George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame

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...

Cage making an impact on X-Division and beyond

Posted by Kari Williams | Jul 28, 2018 | Interviews

At least one competitor in this year’s George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame Classic...

‘Athleticism and toughness’ defined Stan Hansen

Posted by Alex Podgorski | Jul 17, 2017 | Classics, Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Almost two decades after he retired, Stan Hansen continues to be a true legend in the wrestling...

Beth Phoenix continues to break new ground with Frank Gotch Award

Posted by Kari Williams | Aug 17, 2015 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

While Beth Phoenix’s days as the Glamazon are in the past, she hopes her contributions to...

Melding two worlds: Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle to attend NWHOF weekend

Posted 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...

Larry Matysik has earned the Melby Award for wrestling journalism

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 10, 2014 | Gary Howard Memorial Library, Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Each year, the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame honours someone for...

Jim Ross’ acceptance speech for the Lou Thesz Award

Posted by JIM ROSS | Jul 27, 2011 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Jim Ross proved Saturday night he is far more than the best announcer in the wrestling business....

Family & faith dominates Tragos/Thesz induction

Posted by JAMES C. MELBY | Jul 17, 2006 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

NEWTON, Iowa – The Eighth Annual George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall Of Fame...

Newton HOF set to grow by six

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 10, 2005 | Interviews, Tragos/Thesz HOF

Take a Japanese legend, a Canadian Olympian, a veterinarian/wrestler, an eight-time world champ,...