{"id":26045,"date":"2016-07-18T12:39:39","date_gmt":"2016-07-18T17:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=26045"},"modified":"2016-07-18T12:39:39","modified_gmt":"2016-07-18T17:39:39","slug":"stan-hansen-added-weeks-tragosthesz-hall-fame-replaces-two-stars-unable-appear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2016\/07\/18\/stan-hansen-added-weeks-tragosthesz-hall-fame-replaces-two-stars-unable-appear\/","title":{"rendered":"Stan Hansen added to this week&#8217;s Tragos\/Thesz Hall of Fame, replaces two stars unable to appear"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-4260227410\" 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>The annual\u00a0George Tragos\/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction takes place this week in Waterloo, Iowa.<\/p>\n<p>Final additions and subtractions to the scheduled attendees list includes:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Stan Hansen has been added. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced Monday that Hansen will be making a rare public appearance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Terry Funk and Chael Sonnen will not be appearing this weekend. Sonnen was scheduled to receive the George Tragos Award.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBoth Sonnen and Funk had personal matters that prevent them from attending Hall of Fame weekend,\u201d said Kyle Klingman, director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. \u201cBoth made the right decision in not attending. We are still very excited about the Hall of Fame weekend because of all the talent that will be in Waterloo.&#8221;<\/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><div id=\"pwtor-4118372680\" 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>The full schedule of events can be found on <a href=\"http:\/\/nwhof.org\/waterloo\">nwhof.org\/waterloo<\/a>.<\/p>\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><div id=\"pwtor-3124237102\" 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>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>\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 \/>\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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