Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame/IPW Show! Waterloo, Iowa! 7/12/13

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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 [phone] for e-mailing [e-mail].

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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Just announced for the show:

2012 Olympian Greco Roman Wrestler, Chaz Betts, will be wrestling on the show. He and a partner of his choice will take on the team of AJ Smooth & Ryan Slade in a tag-team match!

Also, Bill Apter will be on hand to do in-ring interviews with many legends in attendance!


"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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Shotgun Wrestling Radio # 134 -
Impact Pro Wrestling's promoter, Troy Peterson, is the special guest!

Shotgun Wrestling Radio Episode #134: recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-91993/TS-749725.mp3


Check out Troy Peterson's recent interview on Shotgun Wrestling Radio, as he talks about IPW, Ric Flair, Edge, Gerald Brisco, Jim Ross, July 12-13, 2013 Hall of Fame weekend, Colt Cabana, Matty Star, George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Dan Gable Museum and tons more.

Listen to past/present/future Shotgun Wrestling Radio Episodes: www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=91993&cmd=tc


"Everybody goes down for the 3 Count"

P.S. Or at least they should for Shotgun Wrestling Radio!

-Referee Billy J. (Senior IPW Referee and Future WWE/TNA Referee)
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Just a month and less than a week away!!!

July 12th & 13, 2013. Waterloo, Iowa!


"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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MAJOR UPDATE!!!

Please share this post. EDGE, Brunzel, Jim Ross, Perry Saturn, Baron Von Raschke, Larry Hennig, Gerry Brisco, Danny Hodge, Colt Cabana, and others will still be in attendance Friday.

Ric Flair will not attend the Hall of Fame weekend in Waterloo

WATERLOO, Iowa—The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum received word that Ric Flair will not be in Waterloo, Iowa, to attend the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend due to a family commitment.

“We regret that Ric cannot make this year’s hall of fame weekend,” said Kyle Klingman, director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. “However, we are very excited about the weekend festivities. Edge and Matt Hughes are two of the biggest names in their respective professions. Museum namesake Dan Gable will also be in attendance. This will be a historic weekend for everyone involved.”

Weekend activities include a professional wrestling tryout with Hall of Famers Gerry Brisco and Jim Ross, a professional wrestling show, an autograph signing, a Mixed Martial Arts seminar, and much more.

The Class of 2013 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, Larry Hennig, Bob Roop, and museum namesake Dan Gable.

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 [phone] for e-mailing [e-mail].

Banquet tickets can be ordered online by clicking here.

Schedule of events

Friday, July 12
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
11 a.m. – History of WWE presentation with "NY Times” Bestselling Author & WWE Biographer, Brian Shields.

Noon—Mixed Martial Arts seminar with Matt Hughes 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 Mick Karch, 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 with Arda Ocal as the master of ceremonies.

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.

Kyle Klingman
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum
303 Jefferson St.

Waterloo, IA 50701

Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

www.nwhof.org


"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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1 Week From Tonight!!!! Edge, Matt Hughes and several pro wrestling legends will be in attendance!

Impact Pro Wrestling presents The 2013 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Show Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in downtown Waterloo, Iowa on Friday, July 12, 2013. COLT CABANA & PERRY SATURN will be in wrestling action along with the superstars of Impact Pro Wrestling!

Doors open @ 5:30 PM! Show starts @ 7:00PM! Tickets can be purchased at the NWHOF Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa or at the door on the night of the show!

"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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THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!!!

Edge, Matt Hughes and several pro wrestling legends will be in attendance!

Impact Pro Wrestling presents The 2013 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Show Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in downtown Waterloo, Iowa on Friday, July 12, 2013.

COLT CABANA & PERRY SATURN will be in wrestling action along with the superstars of Impact Pro Wrestling!

Doors open @ 5:30 PM! Show starts @ 7:00PM!

Tickets can be purchased at the NWHOF Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa or at the door on the night of the show!


"Everybody goes down for the 3 Count"

P.S. Or at least they should for Impact Pro Wrestling & The Hall of Fame THIS WEEKEND in Waterloo, Iowa!

-Referee Billy J. (Senior IPW Referee and Future WWE/TNA Referee)
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