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The Women's Wrestling Hall of Fame (WWHOF) is a
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which honors women who have performed in both
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and women's amateur wrestling as well as other forms of
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History

The Hall of Fame was founded in 2022 by
Angel Orsini Angel Orsini (born August 26, 1969) is an American professional wrestler, bodybuilder and mixed martial artist. She has competed in North American independent promotions including Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), Women's Extreme Wrestling (WEW) and E ...
, Christopher Annino, Gary Wolfe and Sue Green. It started as an offshoot of a
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Orsani and director Annino have been making about
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titled ''Circle of Champions''. 2023's inaugural class were honored during a ceremony at 2300 Arena in
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on December 17, 2022.
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and
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received their inductions in person, and Gangrel accepted
Luna Vachon Gertrude Elizabeth Vachon (; January 12, 1962 – August 27, 2010) was an American-Canadian professional wrestler, better known as Luna Vachon.Lisa S. Davis,Ex-wrestler Luna Vachon, 48, found dead", ''Tampa Bay Online'' (August 31, 2010). Over th ...
'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
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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

* {{Women's professional wrestling Awards established in 2022 Professional wrestling halls of fame Professional wrestling-related lists Women's halls of fame Women's professional wrestling Women's sport wrestling