NWA Wrestling Legends Hall of Heroes

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Template:Short description The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Wrestling Legends Hall of Heroes is a professional wrestling hall of fame that honors people who have competed or played other major roles in the NWA. Organized by wrestling promoter Greg Price,[1] the hall is separate from the NWA Hall of Fame and is not officially endorsed by the company, but the NWA has given permission for the use of its name.[2] An induction ceremony takes place at the annual NWA Legends Fanfest Weekend. In 2007, there were seven inductees in the inaugural class. Seven more honorees were added the following year, and another eight were added to the Hall of Heroes in 2009.[3] The 2009 induction ceremony took place on August 7 and was hosted by Jim Cornette.[4]

Honorees are inducted for work in any area of wrestling, including competing in the ring, managing, refereeing, promoting, and announcing. During the ceremony, personalities from the NWA deliver speeches and present the inductees with plaques.[5] These plaques have the logo of the NWA Legends Fanfest and are identical aside from the year of induction and the inductee's name.[3] Many presenters have been involved in the inductee's career; for example, Gary Hart, who managed Rip Hawk and Swede Hanson,[6] inducted both men,[3] and Buddy Roberts was inducted by Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin,[3] both of whom were fellow members of The Fabulous Freebirds.[1] Inductees and other former NWA wrestlers are seated at tables with fans to provide an intimate atmosphere. Although most people honored by the hall attend the dinner and induction ceremony, some are inducted posthumously and others are unable to attend for medical reasons.[3][7]

Although most wrestlers are inducted individually, tag teams have been inducted together. Ole and Gene Anderson were among the members of the inaugural class; they competed together for many years as storyline brothers.[8] The Fargo brothers (Don, Jackie, and Sonny), who also wrestled in tag team matches together despite not being related in real life, are scheduled to be inducted together in 2009.[9] George Scott, inducted in 2007, and his brother Sandy, inducted in 2008, are the only true relatives in the hall.[10] Rip Hawk and Swede Hanson, who competed as the original Blond Bombers, were also inducted together in 2007.[11]

Like most wrestling halls of fame, there is no physical building that houses the NWA Wrestling Legends Hall of Heroes.[12]

Inductees

Year Ring name
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Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Bill Eadie Wrestling Posthumous induction; won the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (7 times) and NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (7 times)[13][14]
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(Alan Rogowski)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[8] 		Bill Eadie Wrestling Won the NWA Mid-Atlantic/Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (7 times) and NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (8 times)[14][15]
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(Mary Ann Kostecki)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[16] 		Nickla Roberts Women's wrestling Won the NWA Women's World Tag Team Championship (1 time)[17]
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". David Crockett Announcing Worked as commentator for Jim Crockett Promotions[18]
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(Robert Ford Hanson)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[19] 		Gary Hart Wrestling Posthumous induction; won the NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (4 times) and NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time)[15][20]
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(Harvey Evers)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[21] 		Gary Hart Wrestling Won the NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship (4 times) and NWA Mid-Atlantic/Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (5 times)[15][22]
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Tommy Young Wrestling and Promoting Won the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (2 times) and worked as booker for Jim Crockett Promotions[20][23]
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(Paul Frederick)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Jack Brisco Wrestling and Managing Won the NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship (3 times), NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (6 times), and NWA Mid-Atlantic/Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (6 times); managed Paul Jones' Army in Jim Crockett Promotions[14][15][22][24]
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(Oreal Perras)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[25] 		Don Kernodle Wrestling Won the NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship (3 times) and NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (4 times)[14][22]
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(Claude Patterson)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[26] 		Ole Anderson Wrestling Won the NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (3 times) and NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (1 time)[13][15]
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(Dale Hey)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[27] 		Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes Wrestling Won the NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) / WCWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (6 times) and NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (1 time)[28][29]
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(Angus Mackay Scott)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[30] 		Bob Caudle Wrestling and Promoting Worked as an executive for Jim Crockett Promotions and won the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (1 time) and NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (3 times)[20][30][31]
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(Aurelian Smith)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[32] 		Magnum T. A. Wrestling Won the NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Tri-State version) (2 times) and NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[33][34]
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(Kenneth Eugene Weaver)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[35] 		Rip Hawk Wrestling Posthumous induction; won the NWA Atlantic Coast/Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship (8 times) and NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (6 times)[36]
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(Don Kalt)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[37] 		Jerry Jarrett & Steve Keirn Wrestling Won the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (2 times) and NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (6 times)[14][38]
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(Henry Faggart)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[39] 		Jerry Jarrett & Steve Keirn Wrestling Won the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (10 times) and NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (22 times)[14][38]
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(Jack Lewis Faggart)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[37] 		Jerry Jarrett & Steve Keirn Wrestling Posthumous induction; won the NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (3 times)[38]
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(Gary Williams)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[40] 		Sir Oliver Humperdink Managing and Promoting Posthumous induction; worked as a booker in World Class Championship Wrestling and managed several wrestlers in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling[41]
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(Edward McDaniel)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[42] 		Tully Blanchard Wrestling Posthumous induction; won the NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship (6 times) and NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (4 times)[14][22]
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(Robert Windham)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[43] 		Ric Flair Wrestling Won the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship (1 time) and NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (1 time)[14][33]
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Brad Anderson, Tommy Angel & David Isley Wrestling Won the NWA Atlantic Coast Tag Team Championship (2 times)[15]
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Dave Brown Announcing Worked as commentator for wrestling events in the Memphis area[44]
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Dory Funk Jr Promoter Posthumous induction; Founded Southwest Championship Wrestling in 1978
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jim Ross Wrestling Won the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship (6 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Terry Funk Wrestling Won the NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version) (1 time) and the NWA United National Championship (1 time)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jerry Brisco Wrestling Won the United States Championship (3 times) and the NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jerry Brisco Wrestling Won the NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (5 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jody Hamilton Wrestling Best known for his appearances with Championship Wrestling from Florida, Mid-South Wrestling and Georgia Championship Wrestling.
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jody Hamilton Wrestling American professional wrestler, better known by his ring names, Mr. Wrestling and Tim Woods
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Nick Patrick Wrestling Won the NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (14 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Nick Patrick Wrestling Won the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (2 times) and the NWA North American Tag Team Championship (2 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Mac McMurray Wrestling Won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Diamond Dallas Page and Mick Karch Managing Worked for Jim Crockett Promotions and Florida Championship Wrestling
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Roddy Piper Announcing Regarded as one of the most influential wrestling announcers. Worked in Championship Wrestling from Florida, Georgia Championship Wrestling, Continental Championship Wrestling, and World Championship Wrestling.
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Nick Bockwinkle Wrestling Won the NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Championship (3 times) and the NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (3 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Stan Hansen Wrestling Won the NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship (4 times) and the NWA National Tag Team Championship (3 times).
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Thunderbolt Patterson Promoter Purchased Jim Crockett Promotions which he renamed World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1988
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Tully Blanchard Wrestling Former 2 times United States Champion
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Brad Anderson Wrestling One half of The Minnesota Wrecking Crew. Won many Tag Team title in the NWA territories
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jerry Jarrett Wrestling One half of the Midnight Express
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jerry Jarrett Manager Long time manager of the Midnight Express
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jerry Jarrett Wrestling One half of the Midnight Express
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jerry Jarrett Wrestling One half of The Rock 'n' Roll Express
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jerry Jarrett Wrestling One half of the Midnight Express with Bobby Eaton and one half of The Fabulous Ones with Steve Keirn
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jerry Brisco Wrestling the first NWA/WCW World Television Champion
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jerry Jarrett Wrestling One half of The Rock 'n' Roll Express
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". J. J. Dillon Wrestling and Trainer Former NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (1 time)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". David Crockett Wrestling Former NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (5 times), Former NWA/WCW World Television Championship (4 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". David Crockett Wrestling Former NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (1 time), Won the United States Championship (3 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". David Crockett Manager Manager of the Four Horsemen
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(Angelo, Randy and Lanny)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Wrestling Famed pro wrestling family
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Danny Miller Wrestling Former NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (3 times), First NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Wrestling and Trainer WCWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Wrestling Former NWA United States Heavyweight Championship (Detroit version) (1 time)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jim Cornette Referee Long time National Wrestling Alliance and Jim Crockett Promotions/World Championship Wrestling referee
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Mark & Chris Youngblood Wrestling Former NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (1 time), Won the United States Championship (4 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Mark & Chris Youngblood Wrestling Former NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (5 times)
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Promoter Founder of Jim Crockett Promotions
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Magnum T. A. Wrestling & booker NWA World Heavyweight Champion (3 times), NWA United States Champion (1 time)
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(Hawk and Animal)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Jim Cornette Wrestling Former NWA, AWA and WWF tag team champions
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Jim Cornette Manager Manager of The Road Warriors
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Paul Jones Wrestling Held numerous titles in many territories
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Valet Better known as Baby Doll former valet for Tully Blanchard, Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair and Larry Zbyszko
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Bob Caudle Journalism Co-Publisher of the Mid-Atlantic Gateway website.
Script error: No such module "sort". Script error: No such module "Sort". Bob Caudle Journalism Co-Publisher of the Mid-Atlantic Gateway website.

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