The Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame (WWHOF) is a
hall of fame
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which honors women who have performed in both
women's professional wrestling
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and
women's amateur wrestling as well as other forms of
grappling
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Grappling contests often involve takedowns and ground control, and may end when a contestant concedes defeat. Shou ...
.
History
The Hall of Fame was founded in 2022 by
Angel Orsini
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, Christopher Annino,
Gary Wolfe and
Sue Green.
It started as an offshoot of a
documentary
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Orsani and director Annino have been making about
women's professional wrestling
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titled ''Circle of Champions''.
2023's inaugural class were honored during a ceremony at
2300 Arena in
Philadelphia
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,
Pennsylvania
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on December 17, 2022.
Jazz
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and
Madusa
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received their inductions in person, and
Gangrel accepted
Luna Vachon
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's posthumous award on her behalf.
86-year old
Beverly Shade received her induction remotely, just months before her death.
Co-founder Christopher Annino has expressed a desire to see
Donna Christanello,
Sue Green and
Toni Rose inducted on a broadcast of ''
NWA Powerrr'' because of their history with the
National Wrestling Alliance
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Founded in 1948, the NWA be ...
.
Inductees
WWHOF Awards
Amateur Wrestler of the Year
Coach of the Year
Pro Wrestler of the Year
Tag Team Wrestlers of the Year
Most Improved Wrestler of the Year
Broadcaster of the Year
Commentator of the Year
Courage Award
Pride Award
Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year
Historian Award
Film/TV Award
Journalism Award
Podcast of the Year Award
Susan Tex Green Award
References
External links
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Awards established in 2022
Professional wrestling halls of fame
Professional wrestling-related lists
Women's halls of fame
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