Lou Thesz Award
The Lou Thesz Award is presented to individuals in the professional wrestling industry who have used their skills in the realm of public service. It is named in honor of Lou Thesz, a 15-time world champion who is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
Tito Santana
Year: 2024
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Bill DeMott
Year: 2023
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Trish Stratus
Year: 2022
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Thunderbolt Patterson
Year: 2019
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Booker T
Year: 2018
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Terry (Magnum T.A.) Allen
Year: 2017
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
JJ Dillon
Year: 2016
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Brian Blair
Year: 2015
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Larry "The Axe" Hennig
Year: 2014
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Adam (known as Edge) Copeland
Year: 2013
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
John (JBL) Layfield
Year: 2012
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Jim Ross
Year: 2011
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Rene Goulot
Year: 2010
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Bill Kersten
Year: 2009
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Jason Sanderson
Year: 2008
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations