WATERLOO, Iowa—The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is hosting the first ever Hall of Fame Classic during the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. This eight-man tournament will take place during the Impact Pro Wrestling Show on Friday, July 21 at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.

The Hall of Fame Classic features eight of the top independent professional wrestlers in the country.

Round one is at 1 p.m. The final match takes place during the Impact Pro Wrestling Show at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the talent evaluation, Hall of Fame Classic, and IPW show can be purchased for $35 for ringside and $25 for general admission. Call (319) 233-0745 or e-mail hofclassic@nwhof.org to order tickets.

“We really want to make this a premiere event each year going forward,” said Troy Peterson, owner of Impact Pro Wrestling and the creator of the tournament. “We are excited about the talent assemble for the inaugural Hall of Fame Classic.”

The eight-man field includes:

Shelton Benjamin

6’2″, 248 pounds from Minneapolis, Minnesota

Benjamin is a 17-year veteran that has held numerous titles throughout the world. He is a three-time WWE intercontinental champion, two-time WWE Tag Team Champion, one-time WWE US champion, and two-time of Ring of Honor Tag Team champion. He was also a former collegiate national champion wrestler and two-time NCAA All-American for the University of Minnesota.

Shane Strickland (wrestles as Killshot in Lucha Underground)
5’11”, 190 pounds from Tacoma, Washington

Shane is an eight-year veteran of professional wrestling. He is best known for his time in Lucha Underground wrestling as Killshot. He has held titles in Lucha Underground and CZW. Strickland brings an incredible athleticism with him to the ring each time out.

Chuck Taylor

30, 6’2”, 212 pounds from Murray, Kentucky

Chuck is a 14-year veteran who is considered one of the most entertaining wrestlers in the world. His style is truly unique. He has wrestled regularly for Chikara, Evolve, and PWG. Although known for his hilarious antics in the ring, he is well respected throughout the world for his technical ability.

AJ smooth
32, 6’1”, 240 pounds, Iowa

AJ Smooth is 13-year veteran of professional wrestling. He is the longest reigning heavyweight champion in Impact Pro Wrestling history. He successfully defended that title against Bob Holly, and has victories over many of the top stars in wrestling. He is considered by many to be the top professional wrestler in the Midwest.

Penta el Zero M (Pentagon Jr in Lucha Underground)
5’11”, 215 pounds from Mexico City, Mexico

Pentagon is a nine-year veteran and is one of the top professional wrestlers in the world. He has held multiple titles in his native Mexico including the AAA World tag team championship. He was also Lucha Underground and AAW champion in the United States. Penta has never wrestled in Iowa. That changes on July when he enters Impact Pro Wrestling’s Hall of Fame Classic.

Curt “The Lonestar” Stallion
6’1”, 192 pounds from Dallas, Texas

Curt Stallion has wrestled all over the country in his short time in wrestling. He was a competitor in the 2017 Ring of Honor Top Prospects Tournament. Stallion’s recent matches have really put him on the map as one of the top up and coming wrestlers in the country.

“Hot Fire” Myron Reed
6’0” 190 pounds, St. Louis, Missouri

At just 20 years old, Reed is the youngest competitor in the Hall of Fame Classic. He has wrestled for just over one year. In that short time he has wrestled for Ring of Honor, AAW, Glory Pro, and may top promotions throughout the country. His highflying style has delighted fans everywhere.

ACH
5’10”, 190 pounds from Austin Texas.

ACH is a 10-year veteran of professional wrestling. He is known for his high-flying ability that has delighted fans wherever he goes. He has won numerous titles throughout the United States and wrestled in Ring of Honor for 5 years. ACH has wrestled in similar tournaments to the Hall of Fame Classic in the US and Japan.

Cross to wrestle in Fatal Four-Way Elimination match against KCXW stars.  ECW legend “Kingpin” Angel Medina will also appear.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri – Professional wrestler Matt Cross, star of Lucha Underground, will appear at the Kansas City Xtreme Wrestling (KCXW) event Xtreme Heat on July 9^th, 2017 at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.  Cross, currently wrestling as Son of Havok in Lucha Underground, has also earned acclaim for his work in Ring of Honor, Combat Zone Wrestling, and wrestling tours throughout Europe.

Cross’s appearance at Xtreme Heat will include an exhibition Fatal Four-Way elimination match against KCXW wrestlers “Smooth as Satin” David Cattin, Ray Gamma, and J. Savage.

Xtreme Heat continues the Second Sundays series of professional wrestling events, taking place on the second Sunday of every month at Alamo Drafthouse in Kansas City.  Second Sundays have been acclaimed for featuring the best wrestling matches and talent in the Midwest, as well as nationally-known guests such as “Brutal Bob” Evans and Donovan Dijak.  Xtreme Heat will also feature the next round of the 2017 KCXW Season of Xcellence, a team-based competition with two teams competing for points at every event, as well as the return of ECW legend “Kingpin” Angel Medina, performing for the first time since KCXW: Destiny in October 2016.
“KCXW continues to bring top notch national talent to our promotion, providing opportunities for wrestlers to compete against some of the very best in their own hometown.  Fans will have an opportunity to see outside pro wrestlers who they usually could not, at affordable prices.  We hope to see you at the Alamo Drafthouse!” said KCXW President Jordan ‘Smiley’ Rogers.

Tickets are on sale for “Xtreme Heat” and all future KCXW events at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema through www.kcwrestling.com.

About Kansas City Xtreme Wrestling (KCXW)
KCXW is the premiere professional wrestling promotion in Kansas City.  KCXW continues the proud tradition of renowned Kansas City wrestling.  Most events are held at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at 1400 Main St., Kansas City, MO, 64105.

KCXW currently holds a 4.9 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings on our Facebook page.  Here are a few quotes from Facebook fans:

“Simply amazing!  Great show, promos, and matches!  Loved the atmosphere and great talent!”

“…Needless to say I haven’t missed a show yet and will be saving my money for further KCXW shows rather than spending 3-4x that amount to sit in nosebleeds for a show that simply doesn’t compare to these indy guys.” By the way, if you need to spend more money for your personal needs, you can get cash here at paydayloan. Furthermore, if you’re unfamiliar with Net Foundation consolidation department, look for paydayloanconsolidation.net.

For more information, visit www.kcwrestling.com or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KCXtremeWrestling.

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About the Xtreme Wrestling Center
The Xtreme Wrestling Center (XWC), located at 11513 E 63rd St., Raytown, MO 64133 is a professional wrestling training school in the Kansas City Metro Area which offers a range of services for all skill levels and interests, including referee classes and video production.  XWC offers professional wrestling training in a safe and controlled environment, including beginner and advanced training sessions, as well as time devoted to character development and interview work. Training programs are available for professional wrestlers, managers, and referees.  Students and graduates perform at KCXW events and other wrestling events throughout the region.  For more information, visit www.prowrestling.training or email us at training@xtremewrestlingcenter.com.

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3XW Pure Wrestling championship
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3XW Tag Team championship
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MexiTai Warriors – Supafli & Sentai (c)

Women’s wrestling
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Bullrope match
“Copperhead” Duke Cornell vs Bennett James

Singles match
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More to matches be announced soon!

Also in action: American Bulldogs, Midwest Blood – Lars Metzger & Johnny Ruckus, KLD – Kevin Lee Davidson, Willy Sweet the Candyman & more!

Tickets will be available online later soon! Check back for the link.