{"id":17572,"date":"2016-05-11T16:24:57","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T21:24:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=17572"},"modified":"2016-05-11T16:48:16","modified_gmt":"2016-05-11T21:48:16","slug":"17572","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2016\/05\/11\/17572\/","title":{"rendered":"Spots available for Brisco &#038; J.J. Dillon wrestling evaluation during Tragos\/Thesz HOF Weekend; plus Full Schedule of Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-3847511266\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p><strong>Update:\u00a0<\/strong>The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum is offering a wrestling training evaluation hosted\u00a0by\u00a0Gerald Brisco and J.J. Dillon during this year&#8217;s Tragos\/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend in Waterloo, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Spots are still available for the seminar\u00a0at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center on <span data-term=\"goog_1504576016\">Friday, July 22<\/span> starting at <span data-term=\"goog_1504576017\">11:30 a.m.\u00a0<\/span>This evaluation is open to wrestlers, referees, managers, men, and women.<\/p>\n<p>Each participant wrestles a full match with introduction. Gerry Brisco will run optional drills and provide instruction on preparation for the next level.\u00a0Several independent wrestling promoters from throughout the Midwest will be at the evaluation as well.<\/p>\n<p>[ FYI: Cost of the evaluation is $200.\u00a0Send a resume including a picture and the following information: height, age, name of trainer, and brief list of career highlights to Troy Peterson at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:WRESSHOW@YAHOO.COM\">WRESSHOW@YAHOO.COM<\/a>. You can also contact Troy directly at <a href=\"tel:%28515%29%20306-4801\">(515) 306-4801<\/a>. ]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro Wrestling HOF induction schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WATERLOO, Iowa\u2014The 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.<\/p>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:%28319%29%20233-0745\">(319) 233-0745<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:dgmstaff@nwhof.org\">dgmstaff@nwhof.org<\/a> to secure all-access passes ($100), tickets to the Impact Pro Wrestling show ($25 Ringside or $15 General Admission), or banquet tickets ($60).<\/p>\n<p>The full schedule of events can also be found on <a href=\"http:\/\/nwhof.org\/waterloo\">nwhof.org\/waterloo<\/a>.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2794013601\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>2016 Hall of Fame induction class<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>George Tragos Award\u2014Chael Sonnen<br \/>\nLou Thesz Award\u2014JJ Dillon<br \/>\nJim Melby Award\u2014Dave Meltzer<br \/>\nFrank Gotch Award\u2014Lex Luger<br \/>\nLiving inductee\u2014Bob Backlund<br \/>\nLiving inductee\u2014Iron Sheik<br \/>\nPosthumous inductee\u2014Joe Blanchard<\/p>\n<p><strong>2016 George Tragos\/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame schedule<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u><span data-term=\"goog_1409861268\">Thursday, July 21<\/span>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861269\">5:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 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. <strong>(All-access pass holders and distinguished guests only).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u><span data-term=\"goog_1409861270\">Friday, July 22<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861271\">9 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 <\/strong>National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum opens.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861272\">11:30 a.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Pro wrestling evaluation with Gerald Brisco, JJ Dillon, and special guests at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. <strong>Open to all-access pass holders or $15 ticket to enter.<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"pwtor-3401100000\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861273\">2 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Jim Ross live Ross Report at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.<strong>Open to all-access pass holders and distinguished guests or $30 ticket to enter.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861274\">6 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Doors open to the Impact Pro Wrestling show at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861275\">7 p.m.<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 Impact Pro Wrestling show starts at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.\u00a0<strong>Front row ticket included for all-access pass holders otherwise tickets are $25 for ringside and $15 for general admission (while available).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861276\">9:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 After party at the Screaming Eagle located at 228 E 4<sup>th<\/sup> St. <strong>Free shuttle and private room for all-access pass holders and distinguished guests. Main room open to the public.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u><span data-term=\"goog_1409861277\">Saturday, July 23<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861278\">10 a.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for all-access pass holders.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861279\">10:30 a.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Open forum with Jim Melby Award winners Wade Keller of Pro Wrestling Torch (2015), Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter (2016), and Greg Oliver and Steve Johnson of Slam! Wrestling (2008) with fan submitted questions. <b>All-access pass holders only.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861280\">Noon<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum to general public ($10 admission).<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861281\">12:30 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Salute to the legacy of the Four Horsemen at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861282\">2 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Autograph signing with professional wrestling legends at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. <strong>All-access pass holders allowed to enter first or $20 autograph ticket required (individual signers will charge).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861283\">5 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Hall of Fame reception at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861284\">6 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Induction banquet at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-term=\"goog_1409861285\">7 p.m.<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Induction ceremony at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center with Jim Ross as master of ceremonies. <strong>All-access pass includes banquet ticket or $60 per ticket.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Scheduled to appear<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brian Blair<br \/>\nBaron Von Raschke<br \/>\nBill Murdock<br \/>\nBob Backlund<br \/>\nChael Sonnen<br \/>\nCharlie Thesz<br \/>\nDan Gable<br \/>\nDave Meltzer<br \/>\nGeorge Schire<br \/>\nGerald Brisco<br \/>\nGreg Oliver<br \/>\nIron Sheik<br \/>\nJason Sanderson<br \/>\nJim Ross<br \/>\nJ.J. 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