The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) and Museum was an American professional wrestling hall of fame and museum located in Wichita Falls, Texas; following the postponement of its 19th induction ceremony, planned for May 2020, and an announced temporary closure to expand the museum, its status was changed to "closed due to water leaks" in 2021, and never re-opened.
The museum was founded by Tony Vellano in 1999, and was previously in Amsterdam, New York and Schenectady, New York. Its purpose was to "preserve and promote the dignified history of professional wrestling and to enshrine and pay tribute to professional wrestlers who have advanced this national pastime in terms of athletics and entertainment." It was not affiliated with any professional wrestling promotion.
Categories NameYears active NotesPioneer Era2002–2021For wrestlers active between the mid-19th century and 1946Television Era2002–2021For wrestlers active between the years of 1947 and 1984Modern Era2002–2021For wrestlers active between the years of 1985 to present dayTag Team2003–2021For tag team wrestlersInternational2006–2021For wrestlers from another country, or who mainly wrestled throughout other countries than the US.Midget Wrestler2002–2005For midget professional wrestlersLady Wrestler2002–2021For female professional wrestlersColleague/Territory Division2003–2021For managers, valets, announcers, photographers, and those wrestlers who were the "journeymen" for the business; formerly known as the Non-Participant Division. Referee Division2018–2021Strictly for refereesExecutive Division2018–2021For bookers, promoters, business executives, and historians. Those who were Non-Participant Division inductees who would be classified as Executives under 2018 changes will be designated as such.New York State Award2003–2005For individuals who made significant contributions to professional wrestling in the PWHF's home state of New YorkSenator Hugh Farley Award2006–2009For well-known wrestlers who have made significant societal contributions outside of the squared circle; named after New York State Senator Hugh Farley
Inductees