2017 Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame Weekend announced

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WATERLOO, Iowa — The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is selling All-Access Passes for the 2017 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, scheduled for July 20-22.

All-access Passes go on sale Friday, September 16 at 9:00 a.m.

All-Access Passes allow attendees an opportunity to attend all weekend events, including a ticket to the Hall of Fame Banquet, a front row seat to the Impact Pro Wrestling show (while available), and preferred access at the autograph signing. There are also events that are limited to All-Access Pass Holders and distinguished guests.

A limited number of All-Access Passes are available. They are available for a reduced price of $100 through December 31, 2016. January 1, 2017, through May 31, 2017, they will be $115. After May 31, 2017, the All-Access Passes will be $130.

“We sold out of All-Access Passes in 2016 and we expect to do so again in 2017,” said Kyle Klingman, Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. “Purchasing an All-Access Passes is the best way to experience the entire weekend, especially since we continue to add exciting new events to the schedule.”

All-Access Passes can be purchased by calling the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum at (319) 233-0745 or e-mailing dgmstaff@nwhof.org.

George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Schedule (additional details available in Spring 2017).

Thursday, July 20

5:30 p.m. – Social at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for HOF Inductees and All-Access Pass Holders. Includes food and beverage. (All-access pass holders and distinguished guests only).

9:30 p.m.: Open mic and pro wrestling trivia.

Friday, July 21

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

10 a.m. – Documentary plays in the theater at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.

11:30 a.m. – Pro Wrestling Evaluation with at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Open to All-Access Pass Holders ($10 Admission for non-Pass Holders).

1 p.m. – Hall of Fame Classic. Four-person Tournament with the first round held at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center with finals held at IPW show in the evening. ($10 Admission for non-Pass Holders).

2:30 p.m. – Live podcast. Open to All-Access Pass Holders and distinguished guests ($20 Admission for non-Pass Holders).

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 (Tickets are $25 for Ringside and $15 for General Admission for non-Pass Holders)

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 22

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 on independent professional wrestling.

Noon – Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum to general public ($10 Admission for non-Pass Holders).

12:30 p.m. – Salute to the Legacy of the Hennig Family 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. $20 Admission for non-Pass Holders 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. All-Access Pass includes banquet ticket. Banquet Tickets are $60 per ticket for non-Pass Holders.