Missouri Wrestling Revival

WATERLOO, Iowa—The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum has released the final schedule of events for the 2015 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend. This year’s hall of fame weekend will take place from July 9 through July 12 in Waterloo, Iowa.

Special events for this year’s hall of fame weekend include a special ring presentation for Kurt Angle on Friday, July 10 and a team trivia contest on Saturday, July 11. Both events will be held at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and both are exclusive to all-access pass holders.

A limited number of all-access passes are still available. All-access passes are available for $100 each, and can be purchased by contacting the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum at (319) 233-0745 or dgmstaff@nwhof.org.

2015 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame 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 11

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).