Post by refbillyj on Jul 3, 2015 12:21:10 GMT -6
** NEXT FRIDAY! FRIDAY, 7/10/2015 **
2015 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Show Presented By Impact Pro Wrestling! Friday, July 10, 2015. 7 PM. Waterloo, Iowa.
WATERLOO, Iowa— Friday, July 10th, as part of the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Weekend in Waterloo, Iowa, Impact Pro Wrestling will present their annual Hall of Fame Wrestling Show at the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center (205 W. 4th St.) in downtown Waterloo, Iowa at 7 PM on Friday, July 10, 2015.
Proceeds from the event will go to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. The museum, located in Waterloo, Iowa, houses the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame wing.
Weekend activities include a professional wrestling tryout with Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and Kurt Angle on Friday at 11:30 AM, a professional wrestling show on Friday at 7 PM, an autograph signing on Saturday afternoon and a Hall of Fame banquet on Saturday evening.
Tickets to the Impact Professional Wrestling Show on Friday, July 10th are $20 for ringside and $15 for general admission.
Tickets to the banquet are $50, which includes dinner, social hour, and induction speeches. Anyone interested in attending should contact the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum at (319) 233-0745 or dgmstaff@nwhof.org.
The Impact Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Show will feature "Hardcore" Bob Holly, Nick Dinsmore (formerly "Eugene" in WWE), B. Brian Blair, Colt Cabana, Wes Brisco and the 4th Annual Legends Lumberjack Match! And so much more!
The doors open for the event at 5:30 PM with a 7 PM bell time. There will be plenty of time for fans to interact with the wrestling legends before the show. It is a very laid back atmosphere that is designed to be fan-friendly. The wrestling show will take place at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
Here is the card for the 2015 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Show:
Jake Dirden and Nathan Redwing will be facing Latin Thunder and Nick Dinsmore, formally Eugene in the WWE and one of the most respected wrestlers in the sport.
WWE Legend "Hardcore" Bob Holly will step in the ring against Colt Cabana in a very anticipated matchup.
Wrestling legend B. Brian Blair teams up with James Jeffries and UGLY to face off against The Legend Killers (Matty Star & Sparrow) and Aaron Von Baron.
In a Legends Lumberjack Match, Wes Brisco goes against AJ Smooth in the main event.
The Lou Thesz Memorial Cup Invitational Battle Royal.
Marshall Scott will be defending The IPW Vault title against an opponent yet to be announced.
Waterloo/Cedar Falls' own Senior IPW Referee Billy J. will be refereeing the action!
Here is the schedule for the 2015 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Weekend:
2015 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Weekend Schedule
Thursday, July 9
5:30 p.m. – Reception at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for inductees and all-access pass holders. Includes food, beverage, unveiling of original Rob Schamberger artwork, and unveiling of Jim Ross audio tour. (All-access pass holders and hall of fame inductees only).
Friday, July 10
9 a.m. – National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum opens to all-access pass holders.
11:30 a.m. – Impact Pro Wrestling evaluation with Gerald Brisco at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. (Free to all-access pass holders). Tickets available for $10 at the door.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – George Tragos and Lou Thesz scrapbooks available for viewing in the Dean Rockwell Library located inside the National Wrestling Hall Dan Gable Museum. First time ever on public display. (All-access pass holders only).
4 p.m. – Kurt Angle ring presentation and reception in the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. (All-access pass holders and banquet ticket holders only).
6 p.m. – Doors open to the Impact Pro Wrestling show at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
7 p.m. – Impact Pro Wrestling show starts at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
Saturday, July 10
9 a.m. to noon – Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for all-access pass holders.
11:00 a.m. – Professional Wrestling team trivia contest hosted with special guest host for all-access pass holders. Team champion receives prize. (All-access pass holders only).
Noon – Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum to general public.
12:30 p.m. – Salute to the legacy of the Brisco brothers (includes panel discussion with professional wrestling legends) at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.
1:30 p.m. – Autograph signing with professional wrestling legends at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. (All-access pass holders allowed to enter first).
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 Jim Ross as master of ceremonies.
Sunday, July 20
9 a.m. – Special breakfast at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. (Lifetime members and Hall of Famers only).
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.