Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, Wrestling museum and hall of fame in Wichita Falls, United States
The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum was a museum and hall of fame for wrestlers in Wichita Falls, Texas. The rooms displayed masks, photos, trophies, and personal items that documented decades of the sport and offered an overview of its evolution.
Tony Vellano founded the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 1999. It was first kept in Amsterdam, New York, and later in Schenectady, New York, before moving to Wichita Falls, Texas. Its 19th induction ceremony was planned for May 2020 but was postponed, and in 2021 the museum was listed as closed due to water leaks; it never reopened.
The collection honored athletes from different decades and preserved their ring attire and championship belts in glass cases. Visitors could trace how the performances evolved across generations and what roles the performers played in entertainment.
The museum is permanently closed: its status was changed to "closed due to water leaks" in 2021 and it never re-opened. The 19th induction ceremony, planned for May 2020, was postponed. The building on the photograph, with the name in white lettering on the storefront window, can be seen from the street in Wichita Falls.
Each inducted member received a dedicated section with costumes, photos, and information about their career. Some cases also displayed hand-signed posters, letters, or training equipment rarely seen elsewhere.
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