Notices by Albert Gourrier (agourrier@mstdn.social)

Before we get to her wrestling side, a foreshadowing of sorts as Izzy Moreno presents "The Hot Tag" as she interviews Thunder Rosa
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=g41Xfpk3hJE&si=7ph9WkUkKoxXe6Q8

Find your inspiration... follow your dreams. This week, we'll look at someone that did just that by looking at Izzy Moreno. Here from 2015, she is interviewed by Jim Varsallone
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=UGkTLoYnNn4&si=RSpaOCCykqJhNdPp

The 2025 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Lou Thesz Award ,which recognizes in the professional wrestling industry who have used their skills in the realm of public service ,inductee is Madusa.Get to know her on this "Stories with Brisco & Bradshaw" with Gerry Brisco and John Bradshaw
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=cEdmBOJi14s&si=dJY-ls-0GqNuxCuB

No video today but instead we'll learn about "The Wolfman" Father Jason Sanderson, the 2008 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Lou Thesz award inductee
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https://www.nhmagazine.com/jason-sanderson-the-most-interesting-wolfman-in-new-hampshire/

From Ring of Fire Pro Wrestling comes an interview with Lou Thesz where he talks a bit about his mentor George Tragos and other items of note
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https://youtu.be/YziCCC9mpR0?si=cmhTKtxrB8v2x9yq

The 2025 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Impact Award inductee is Baron Von Raschke. Get to know him a bit in this interview from 2023 on Highspots
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https://youtu.be/4-YpL_3x7U8?si=ROduoe8g82-T8omW

He's a dear friend. I'm the President of his fan club and very unashamedly a Les Thatcher guy. Here from 2 years ago is his induction speech as he becomes the first George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Jack Brisco Spotlight Award inductee
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https://youtu.be/03201F0MfqY?si=TnjeXP0ptF98Qn_v

(Encore) The 2025 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Jack Brisco Spotlight Award,which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry in various roles, inductee is Eric Bischoff.Here on WSI, he talks about MLW,Turner, & more.
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https://youtu.be/XAZTGpB4bXs?si=zO1B0SJdtPC7PExG

Wanna know a bit of the experience at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremonies weekend in Waterloo, IA? This video recorded last year gives just a brief taste of what you'll see (The weekend is what you make of it though)
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https://youtu.be/xu-AJ2TotaY?si=HB57HGFRQ2aaIW1i

(Encore)The 2025 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame George Tragos Award, given to an exceptionally competitive wrestler who has adapted his wrestling skills & competitive nature to excel in MMA, inductee is Tank Abbott. We visit Jerry Brisco & John Layfield again this week
https://youtu.be/uKvPjEdOG-k?si=rkaNHXj-kh-9sDMo

The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Gordon Solie Award is named after the bona-fide definitive best in the business, Gordon Solie. Often the one interviewing, here he's the one being interviewed on "The Apter Chat" w/ Bill Apter. Check it out
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https://youtu.be/3GZY-Ab8SEo?si=UaWYoP4E5-O2-P3V

(Encore)The 2025 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Gordon Solie Award, given to an individual that excels in pro wrestling broadcasting,inductee is David Crockett. Here,he's on the call w/ Tony Schiavone on a perfect show. My favorite match of all time, Ron Garvin challenging Tully Blanchard for the NWA National Heavyweight Title

https://youtu.be/Olk5b_wt-rc?si=mD-8ynoXXms3V9Pw

(Encore)The 2025 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame James C Melby Award, which recognizes excellence in professional journalism, inductee is Tim Hornbaker. Here, on the Wrestling Nostalgia podcast w/ Dave Dynasty, they talk about "The Last World Champion" book

https://youtu.be/XXk1DE5RCdY?si=e8AHn-N_UmGKOxNH

Inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2000 as the first Frank Gotch Award inductee was Bobby Managoff. In this match from National Wrestling Association Chicago, he faces Angelo Poffo
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https://youtu.be/VwXmAcmbtOk?si=0pyxUTd1ASbSY6Wm

(Encore) The 2025 Tragos/Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Frank Gotch Award inductee, given to a professional wrestler who brings positive recognition to professional wrestling through work outside the ring, is Ron Simmons. Here, he takes on Vader for the WCW Title.
https://youtu.be/3FjN9-NcLe8?si=IZ0Ai_cZ5PTOH_XX

Honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club with their 2025 Iron Mike Mazurki Award is Mick Foley. Here, he speaks on a very sensitive topic about RAINN, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

https://youtu.be/yfzazJbSWGo?si=Qj44mxrqc1_7-g0Z

Honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club in 1992 with not only the first Iron Mike Mazurki Award but also the first REEL Award was Woody Strode. In this match from the 60s, he faces Eric Pomeroy
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https://youtu.be/HEQKjC4Nmjw?si=VgpYotv3mbjuTr0R

Honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club with their 2025 Lou Thesz award is Natalya, the first woman to hold that honor. Check out this interview with Chris Van Vliet where she talks life before WWE, her dad, and other things
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https://youtu.be/bPGa3_Xuoe4?si=TEC485BwipZs-JHI

Honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club with their 2025 Independent Wrestling Award is Steve Rivers. Who is he? Learn a bit about him through his interview with Spencer Love
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https://youtu.be/eaXEy2yO4DQ?si=eJJCH-6K9qvwCI1M

Honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club with the 2025 Posthumous Award is Harley Race. Here from 1973 are the closing moments of a match where he challenges Dory Funk Jr for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
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https://youtu.be/CK4lahvb5fg?si=f7vnylsmW9d09VO-