(Encore presentation) The Tragos/ Thesz HoF Lou Thesz Award, presented to those in the #prowrestling industry who have used their skills in the realm of public service goes to Tito Santana. Here, he speaks w/ Alicia Atout about being a teacher.
(Encore Presentation) The 2024 Tragos/ Thesz HoF Jim Melby Award, which recognizes excellence in professional journalism, goes to Al Getz. On this episode of the Two Man Power Trip Podcast, they talk about his book, Charting the Territories
The 2024 Tragos/Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Gordon Solie Award, which is given to individuals who exhibit excellence in the field of wrestling commentary, goes to Tony Schiavone. Hear him w/ David Crockett on the call during my favorite match ever
(Encore presentation) The 2024 Tragos/Thesz HoF Trainer Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry by imparting their knowledge & expertise to aspiring wrestlers, goes to Dr Tom Prichard. Here on NWA Presents, he speaks w/ Billy Corgan about breaking into the business.
(Encore presentation) The 2024 Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Frank Gotch Award, given to a professional wrestler who brings positive recognition to #prowrestling through work outside the ring goes to Arn Anderson. While incomplete, here's his 1st NWA TV title win
(Encore presentation) The 2024 Tragos/Thesz HoF George Tragos Award, presented to an exceptionally competitive wrestler who adapted his or her wrestling skills & competitive nature to excel in mixed martial arts goes to the Predator Don Frye. Here he takes on Vader
(Encore presentation) We take a look at the 2024 Tragos/Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame class. We start with the Jack Brisco Spotlight Award which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry in various roles, whether as wrestlers, trainers, commentators, or mentors which this year goes to Tony Garea. In this match joined in progress from 1973, he teams with Dean Ho to challenge Mr Fuji and Prof. Toru Tanaka for the WWWF tag team titles
In preparation for an encore presentation of the 2024 George Tragos, Lou Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame class next week, we take a look at the first female inductee in the match from 1955, 2008 Frank Gotch Award inductee Penny Banner takes on June Byers #prowrestling https://youtu.be/h0t2wyC6Kno?si=2sAlxXCAELKub3N9
On World Class Championship Wrestling, women's wrestling was rarely seen. In this from WCCW Star Wars in 1983, Lola González defends the Mexican National Women's Title against Vicky Carranza
On this, the anniversary of his passing, we take a look at this as Teil Rhodes speaks with Scott Fishman of SEScoops about the Dusty Rhodes Foundation.
He/him Former ring announcer for SCWPro for 8 years and AAWPro for 1 year and a wrestling history librarian that provides video books daily for you to peruse.