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The National Wrestling Hall Fame Dan Gable Museum issued the following press release for the induction weekend events that will be held July 21-23 in Waterloo, Iowa.

The National Wrestling Hall Fame Dan Gable Museum has released the final schedule of events for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend on July 21-23.

Call (319) 233-0745 or dgmstaff@nwhof.org to secure all-access passes ($100), tickets to the Impact Pro Wrestling show ($25 Ringside or $15 General Admission), or banquet tickets ($60).

Only eight all-access passes remain. Tickets for the Impact Pro Wrestling show go on sale on Monday, May 9.

The full schedule of events can also be found on nwhof.org/waterloo.

2016 Hall of Fame induction class

George Tragos Award—Chael Sonnen

Lou Thesz Award—JJ Dillon

Jim Melby Award—Dave Meltzer

Frank Gotch Award—Lex Luger

Living inductee—Bob Backlund

Living inductee—Iron Sheik

Posthumous inductee—Joe Blanchard

2016 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame schedule

Thursday, July 21

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, and group museum tour led by Rob Schamberger. (All-access pass holders and distinguished guests only).

Friday, July 22

9 a.m. – National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum opens.

11:30 a.m. – Pro wrestling evaluation with Gerald Brisco, JJ Dillon, and special guests at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Open to all-access pass holders or $15 ticket to enter.

2 p.m. – Jim Ross live Ross Report at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Open to all-access pass holders and distinguished guests or $30 ticket to enter.

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. Front row ticket included for all-access pass holders otherwise tickets are $25 for ringside and $15 for general admission (while available).

9:30 p.m. – After party at the Screaming Eagle located at 228 E 4th St. Free shuttle and private room for all-access pass holders and distinguished guests. Main room open to the public.

Saturday, July 23

10 a.m. – Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for all-access pass holders.

10:30 a.m. – Open forum with Jim Melby Award winners Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (2016) and Wade Keller the Pro Wrestling Torch (2015) with fan submitted questions. All-access pass holders only.

Noon – Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum to general public ($10 admission).

12:30 p.m. – Salute to the legacy of the Four Horsemen at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.

2 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 or $20 autograph ticket required (individual signers will charge).

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. All-access pass includes banquet ticket or $60 per ticket.

Scheduled to appear

Brian Blair

Baron Von Raschke

Bill Murdock

Bob Backlund

Chael Sonnen

Charlie Thesz

Dan Gable

Dave Meltzer

George Schire

Gerald Brisco

Greg Oliver

Iron Sheik

Jason Sanderson

Jim Ross

JJ Dillon

Ken Patera

Larry Hennig

Lex Luger

Magnum T.A.

Ricochet

Rob Schamberger

Stan Kowalski

Steve Johnson

Terry Funk

Tessa Blanchard

Tully Blanchard

Wade Keller

Wes Brisco



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