The Pro Hall of Fame is located at the International Wrestling Institute and Museum in Newton, Iowa. The Pro wing is thought to be one of the most inclusive and far reaching collections of professional wrestling artifacts in existence today. The collection covers decades of history that otherwise may be long forgotten.
Potential candidates are eligible for consideration only if they had an amateur background. Most of this years inductee's had stellar national and international amateur careers.
The headliner at this years inductions is Bret "The Hitman" Hart. This Canadian saw his star rise professionally in Vince McMahon's then WWF. Prior to his years in Stamford Connecticut Hart cut his pro teeth in his fathers Calgary Alberta Canada organization called Stampede Wrestling. Well know for his wrestling abilities, Stu Hart, the patriarch of the large Hart Clan that included 4 wrestling boys was also one of the sports greatest teachers. The senior Hart lent credibility to his pro wrestling moves by incorporating amateur techniques.
Bret Hart and his brothers all competed in youth wrestling tournaments and Bret went on to win the Calgary City Championship and the Alberta Collegiate Championship.
The inductions and following banquet are nearing sold out status. This is the final year for the museum in Newton as it will be moving during the traditional wrestling season. Talk about wrestling with the past.
My hat is off to Mike and Bev Chapman, Kyle Klingman, The Board of Directors of the Museum. You all are just great! Also a big thanks to Scott McLin for doing all you do with such great passion and emotion.
This weeks TDR is scheduled for 9 AM CST to 11 CST
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