{"id":24932,"date":"2016-07-07T11:08:46","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T16:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=24932"},"modified":"2016-07-07T11:08:46","modified_gmt":"2016-07-07T16:08:46","slug":"tragosthesz-hof-backlund-sheik-reuniting-live-podcast-hosted-wade-keller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2016\/07\/07\/tragosthesz-hof-backlund-sheik-reuniting-live-podcast-hosted-wade-keller\/","title":{"rendered":"Tragos\/Thesz HOF &#8211; Backlund &#038; Sheik reuniting for live podcast hosted by Wade Keller"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-3820500366\" 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>Bob Backlund and Iron Shiek are historically tied at the hip from Shiek ending Backlund&#8217;s four-year WWWF\/E Title reign in 1983.\u00a0Now, they are getting back together for a live podcast during the Tragos\/Thesz Hall of Fame weekend later this month in Waterloo, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum announced Thursday an &#8220;historic opportunity to witness two professional wrestling icons being interviewed live for a podcast.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>PWTorch editor Wade Keller, who was recognized with\u00a0the 2015 Jim Melby journalism award at last year&#8217;s Hall of Fame weekend, will host the podcast. Keller is filling in for Jim Ross, who has a scheduling conflict.<\/p>\n<p>The live podcast is scheduled for Friday, July 22 at 2:30 p.m. at the\u00a0Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Cost to enter the podcast is $20.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2016 Hall of Fame induction class<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>George Tragos Award\u2014Chael Sonnen<br \/>\nLou Thesz Award\u2014J.J. 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>Pro Wrestling HOF induction schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The full schedule of events can be found on <a href=\"http:\/\/nwhof.org\/waterloo\">nwhof.org\/waterloo<\/a>.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-2627223063\" 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>***<\/p>\n<p><strong>2016 George Tragos\/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, July 21<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>5:30 p.m. \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. (All-access pass holders and distinguished guests only).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, July 22<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9 a.m. \u2013 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum opens.<\/p>\n<p>11:30 a.m. \u2013 Pro wrestling evaluation with Gerald Brisco, J.J. Dillon, and special guests at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Open to all-access pass holders or $15 ticket to enter.<\/p>\n<p>2:30 p.m. \u2013 Live podcast with Bob Backlund &amp; Iron Sheik hosted by <strong>Wade Keller<\/strong> at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Open to all-access pass holders and distinguished guests or $20 ticket to enter.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-1532579662\" 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>6 p.m. \u2013 Doors open to the Impact Pro Wrestling show at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. \u2013 Impact Pro Wrestling show starts at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.\u00a0Front row ticket included for all-access pass holders otherwise tickets are $25 for ringside and $15 for general admission (while available).<\/p>\n<p>9:30 p.m. \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, July 23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9 a.m. \u2013 Special live edition of Takedown Radio with Scott Casber in the Dean Rockwell Library at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.<\/p>\n<p>10 a.m. \u2013 Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for all-access pass holders.<\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. \u2013 Open forum with Jim Melby Award winners Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter (2016), <strong>Wade Keller of Pro Wrestling Torch<\/strong> (2015), and Greg Oliver and Steve Johnson of Slam! Wrestling (2008) with fan submitted questions. All-access pass holders only.<\/p>\n<p>Noon \u2013 Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum to general public ($10 admission).<\/p>\n<p>12:30 p.m. \u2013 Salute to the legacy of the Four Horsemen at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.<\/p>\n<p>2 p.m. \u2013 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).<\/p>\n<p>5 p.m. \u2013 Hall of Fame reception at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.<\/p>\n<p>6 p.m. \u2013 Induction banquet at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scheduled to appear<\/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 \/>\nJ.J. 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