International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame

International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Formation2019
(5 years ago) (2019)
Members52 total inductees
WebsiteInternational Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame

The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (IPWHF) is an American professional wrestling hall of fame and museum that is located in Albany, New York, at the MVP Arena.[1]

History

The museum was founded by Seth Turner, Tony Vellano, the founder of Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Michael Viscosi, Andrew Groff, Joe Defino, and Mike Lanuto on December 10, 2019. Seth Turner was named the President of the IPWHF and Tony Vellano was named Vice President of Talent and Community Relations. The launching of the IPWHF began after the New York State Board of Regents approved a provisional charter for the new hall. Its purpose is to "ensure the contributions to professional wrestling by individuals from various backgrounds and diverse cultures will be highlighted in the establishment". IPWHF declared itself a nonprofit organization.[2][3]

On May 24, 2020, IPWHF announced that they have Acquired Bruno Sammartino's WWWF World Heavyweight Championship, which was later known as “Bruno’s Belt”, and would be displayed at their museum.[4]

Members

Class of 2021[5]

Class of 2022[7]

Class of 2023[8]

Class of 2024[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ Gregory, Jack (August 2, 2022). "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Albany Announced By International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame". 411Mania. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced". Canoe.com. December 10, 2019. Archived from the original on December 12, 2019. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. ^ Oliver, Greg (December 10, 2019). "International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced". Slam Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  4. ^ DeAngelo, Dominic (May 28, 2020). "IPWHF Acquires Bruno Sammartino's WWWF Title Belt". Wrestlezone. Archived from the original on December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  5. ^ Chiari, Mike (December 13, 2020). "WWE's Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan Among 24 Set for 2021 International Hall of Fame". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  6. ^ Riesman, Abraham (June 27, 2022). "The First Female Referee in WWE Says Vince McMahon Raped Her". New York Magazine. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  7. ^ Johnson, Mike (March 13, 2022). "Steve Austin & More: International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Announced". PWInsider.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  8. ^ Oliver, Greg (March 16, 2023). "IPWHF Class of 2023 both 'Great' and 'Gorgeous'". Slam Wrestling. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  9. ^ "The International Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees Announced". 4 May 2024.