WATERLOO, Iowa – The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum invites fans to celebrate the legacy of professional wrestling at the 27th Annual George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on July 9-11, primarily hosted at the Waterloo Convention Center. 

This year’s induction weekend honors an incredible class of trailblazers, icons, and historic wrestling families. Join us in celebrating Nic Nemeth, the Fuller/Welch Family, Jeff Jarrett, Josh Barnett, Jimmy Garvin, Jazz, Rodney Mack, James Beard, Ken Resnick, and Tony Richards. 

The three-day celebration features a schedule packed with fan-favorite traditions, insightful seminars, interactive panels, and the signature induction banquet.  

Tickets, all access passes, and event registrations are available now! Fans are encouraged to secure their spots for seminars, panels, and the induction dinner early due to limited tickets and space.

For event and registrations, visit the official event page: Annual George Tragos/Lou Thesz Tickets. 

Official Weekend Schedule:

Thursday, July 9

●      5:00 pm: Welcome Reception (Waterloo Convention Center)

●      8:00 pm: Wrestling Trivia (Best Western)

Friday, July 10

●      9:00 am: Silent Auction Opens

●      10:00 am: Madusa & Jazz: "Kick, Wrestle and Roll — Mastering the Craft of Strength, Strategy, and Success"

●      11:00 am: Welch/Fuller Family History with Beau James

●      12:30 pm: AWA Round Table Panel

●      1:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Autograph Session

●      5:00 pm: Cocktail Hour (Doors Open)

●      6:00 pm: Banquet Dinner

●      7:00 pm: Induction Ceremony

●      10:00 pm: After-Hours Comedy Show

Saturday, July 11

●      9:00 am: Legends Softball Game — Team Madusa vs. Team JBL

●      1:00 pm: Greg Mosorjak & Steve Johnson Seminar: "The Eras Tour” The legacy of the Crusher, Bruno and others in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo

●      3:30 pm: Terry Jeffries Lifetime Members and Honored Guests Reception

●      4:00 pm: Silent Auction Ends

●      7:00 pm: IPW 25th Anniversary Wrestling Show including an appearance from Mr. USA, Tony Atlas

●      Post-Show: "Beers with the Boys" Closing Social