By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

Wrestling artist Rob Schamberger will be part of the Tragos/Thesz Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Weekend next week in Waterloo, Iowa.

Schamberger has created 28 paintings attached to the 2015 Hall of Fame honorees, as well as past inductees, including Kurt Angle, Verne Gagne, Beth Phoenix, JBL, and more.

Schamberger will donate the full collection to the museum, adding to several pieces of his work that are already on display.

Leading up to next weekend's Hall of Fame events, Schamberger will be on-site at the Tragos/Thesz museum painting a 12’ x 8’ mural. Work begins next Monday, July 6 and the finished piece will be unveiled on Saturday, July 11. Additionally, Schamberger will reveal paintings of the 2015 Hall of Fame honorees at the museum on Thursday, July 9. [ More Info on Schamberger's work at RobSchamberger.com ]

2015 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame schedule

Thursday, July 9

5:30 p.m. – Reception at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for inductees and all-access pass holders. Includes food, beverage, unveiling of original Rob Schamberger artwork, and unveiling of Jim Ross audio tour. (All-access pass holders and hall of fame inductees only).

Friday, July 10

9:00 a.m. – National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum opens to all-access pass holders.

11:30 a.m. – Impact Pro Wrestling evaluation with Gerald Brisco at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. (Free to all-access pass holders). Tickets available for $10 at the door.

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – George Tragos and Lou Thesz scrapbooks available for viewing in the Dean Rockwell Library located inside the National Wrestling Hall Dan Gable Museum. First time ever on public display. (All-access pass holders only).

4:00 p.m. – Kurt Angle ring presentation and reception in the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame. (All-access pass holders and banquet ticket holders only).

6:00 p.m. – Doors open to the Impact Pro Wrestling show at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.

7:00 p.m. – Impact Pro Wrestling show starts at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.

Saturday, July 10

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon – Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum for all-access pass holders.

11:00 a.m. – Professional Wrestling team trivia contest hosted with special guest host for all-access pass holders. Team champion receives prize. (All-access pass holders only).

12:00 p.m. – Doors open at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum to general public.

12:30 p.m. – Salute to the legacy of the Brisco brothers (includes panel discussion with professional wrestling legends) at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum.

1:30 p.m. – Autograph signing with professional wrestling legends at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. (All-access pass holders allowed to enter first).

5:00 p.m. – Hall of Fame reception at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.

6:00 p.m. – Induction banquet at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.

7:00 p.m. – Induction ceremony at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center with Jim Ross as master of ceremonies.

2015 Hall of Fame induction class

- Lou Thesz Award: Brian Blair
- Frank Gotch Award: Beth Phoenix
- George Tragos Award: Matt Lindland
- Distinguished Member (living): Greg Wojciechowski
- Distinguished Member (posthumous): Jim Londos
- Special honoree: Kurt Angle
- Jim Melby journalism award: Wade Keller

- Also scheduled to appear during the weekend: Jim Ross, Gerald Brisco, Wes Brisco, J.J. Dillon, Baron Von Raschke, Dan Hodge, Jim Brunzell, Larry Hennig, Cabana, and Holly.

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