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Travicity
07-09-2010, 02:04 AM
The Dan Gable International Wrestling Museum and Hall of Fame in Iowa issued the following press release:

Wrestling legends Terry Funk, a former NWA World Champion and 2010 Hall of Fame inductee; Baron Von Raschke, a former World Tag Team Champion and 2002 Hall of Fame inductee; Tom Andrews, a multi-time tag team champion; and Bob Roop, former Olympian and 2006 Hall of Fame inductee will form the Legends Round Table for an in depth discussion. The topic of the round table discussion will focus on wrestling territories. The round table will be moderated by Brian Hoops.

"The round table will be a unique feature to the already dynamic weekend activities. The legends have so many stories and so much knowledge to share about the old territory system, this round table will be a can't miss event for fans", Hoops explained.

The round table is open to the public and will be held in the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame at 2:30 pm on Saturday, July 10.

Schedule of events

Friday, July 9
10 a.m. – 11th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course

12:30 p.m. – Training session begins at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center with TS Aggressor of Impact Pro Wrestling

1:30 p.m. – Training session with Terry Funk and Mick Foley begins

4 p.m. – Question and answer session with Mick Foley, Terry Funk and other legends

5:30 p.m. – Fan Fest prior to the pro wrestling show. Fan Fest includes pro wrestling stars and several former athletes for an autograph signing

7 p.m. – Pro Wrestling Show at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center begins

Saturday, July 10
9 a.m. – Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum open to the public

Noon – Official inductions into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame

1 p.m. – Autograph and book signing and special viewing of “Beyond the Mat”

2:30 p.m. – Round table discussion moderated by Brian Hoops, Nostalgia Columnist, Pro Wrestling Torch

Sunday, July 11
9 a.m. to noon – Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum open to the public

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Smartmark
07-09-2010, 02:07 AM
WOW! Thanx for posting Travis!

They truly deserve it!