Professional wrestler to sign autographs at Bandits game
A 2005 inductee into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame takes the field at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport tomorrow to meet fans and sign autographs before the Quad-Cities River Bandits baseball game.
George "The Animal" Steele, a former high school teacher and football coach, began wrestling professionally in the 1960s. After decades of playing a "heel" in pro wrestling circles, he was managed by Captain Lou Albano, who turned him into a more loveable character.
Steele has also had a movie career, appearing in the film "Ed Wood.
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A 2005 inductee into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame takes the field at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport tomorrow to meet fans and sign autographs before the Quad-Cities River Bandits baseball game. George "The Animal" Steele, a former high
One of the biggest superstars in professional wrestling history will be the master of ceremonies at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction banquet. The event is being held at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
When people think of pro wrestling, what generally comes to mind is flashy tights, steel chairs and over the top characters, but that is far from all wrestling is. Wrestling is a world wide passion for millions of people, maybe even billions.
DUNELLEN — Two years ago, the pro wrestling world lost one of its biggest personalities ever, the late great WWE Hall-of-Fame manager, star of TV, movies, and of course music videos, the one and only Captain Lou Albano. After retiring from the WWE,
The following press release was issued to PWTorch ahead of the annual Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremony in July. Included are details on PWTorch Nostalgia columnist Brian Hoops hosting an annual Roundtable panel discussion on Saturday, July 23.
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The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (not WWE’s Hall of Fame – no affiliation) has announced that Jim Ross will be receiving the prestigious Lou Thesz Award at this summer’s ceremony:
WATERLOO, Iowa — One of the biggest names in professional wrestling will be recognized by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. Jim Ross, a ring announcer and an executive for World Wrestling Entertainment, will receive the Lou Thesz Award at the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame inductions on July 22-23.
The Lou Thesz Award is given to an individual in wrestling who has taken the skills of professional wrestling into the realm of public service.
The award is presented by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and Eblen Charities. Eblen Charities is a North Carolina based non-profit organization that assists children, adults, and families in times of need.
Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco will present Ross his award at an induction banquet on Saturday, July 23. The banquet will be held at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa.
“Jim Ross carries the passion and dedication to make this profession the very best it can be,“ said Brisco. “I think Lou Thesz would be honored to know good old JR will be receiving this great award.”
Ross is one of the most recognized names in professional wrestling. He is best-known as a professional wrestling commentator and for his work with World Wrestling Entertainment. Ross has been heavily involved with scouting and talent development with the WWE.
Ross consistently works with several service organizations, including the Support Our Troops initiative, Circle of Champions, and Get R.E.A.L. (Respect, Education, Achievement, Leadership). He has also been involved with Meetings with Children with Life Threatening Illnesses.
“My boyhood hero was Lou Thesz,” said Jim Ross. “Getting the Lou Thesz Award is an overwhelming honor. I’m looking forward to being in Waterloo for this event.
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