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.
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.
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.
Members Class of 2021 Bruno Sammartino Ric Flair Hulk Hogan André the Giant Terry Funk Giant Baba Ed Lewis Mil Máscaras Lou Thesz Buddy Rogers Frank Gotch Danny Hodge The Great Gama Yusuf İsmail Paul Pons Rikidōzan Martin Burns George Hackenschmidt Evan Lewis William Muldoon Satoru Sayama Antonio Inoki Stanislaus Zbyszko Tatsumi Fujinami Andy Kaufman (Excelsior Award) Drew Hale (Rocky Johnson Award) Rita Chatterton (Trailblazer Award) Class of 2022 Aleksander Aberg Stone Cold Steve Austin Fred Beell Mildred Burke Tom Cannon Riki Choshu Dory Funk Jr. Karl Gotch Tom Jenkins Jim Londos Billy Robinson Joe Stecher Genichiro Tenryu Anthony DiPippo (Excelsior Award) Azaliah Farkas (Rocky Johnson Award) Dan Severn (Trailblazer Award) Class of 2023 June Byers Dan McLeod Ben Roller Georg Lurich Tom Connors Verne Gagne Gorgeous George Mitsuharu Misawa Bert Assirati Bret Hart Bob Backlund Bobo Brazil Sweet Daddy Siki The Great Muta Kenta Kobashi Ron Simmons Dave LaGreca (Excelsior Award) Joe Defino (Rocky Johnson Award) Christine Jarrett (Trailblazer Award) Class of 2024 El Santo Dusty Rhodes Kurt Angle Harley Race Jack Brisco Ad Santel Bill Apter (Excelsior Award) Korey Wise (Rocky Johnson Award) Mario Savoldi (Trailblazer Award) Class of 2025 Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas Tito Santana Trish Stratus Johnny Rodzhttps://www.pwinsider.com/article/198479/johnny-rodz-joins-international-professional-wrestling-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025.html Class of 2026 Bushwhacker Luke George Napolitano Gene LeBell Marc Mero Roddy Piper Tommy Rich Wendi Richter
See also List of professional wrestling conventions
References
External links IPWHF official website