NWA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2008 HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS
- 05/16/2008 (3:02:06 pm)
- Press Release
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| NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 2008 HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS Charlotte, NC (May 15, 2008) – Besides great pro wrestling matches planned for the June 7th card, the National Wrestling Alliance® is pleased to announce a special attraction to the NWA™ 60th Anniversary Philips Arena event; the induction of the 2008 Class of the NWA™ Hall of Fame. The NWA™ started it’s “Hall” in 2005 in Nashville, TN inducting Lou Thesz, Harley Race, Sam Mushnich, Jim Barnett, Gordon Solie and Jim Cornette. The next Class was announced during a private gathering on October 13, 2006 in Las Vegas, NV that included Eddie Graham, Dory Funk, Jr., Lelani Kai, The Rock-n-Roll Express, Lance Russell and Saul Wringeroff. The organization elected not to have a “Hall” induction in 2007 due to the planning and staging of larger arena events and the international expansion of the NWA™ brand. In the coming weeks Officials will announce the names of the 2008 honoree’s. NWA™ Hall of Famer James E. Cornette will host the ceremony. The induction ceremony will be a part of the June 7, 2008 NWA™ event at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Tickets are on sale at the Philips Arena Box Office, all TicketMaster locations and www.ticketmaster.com. For up to date NWA™ news please visit www.nwawrestling.com. |
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