Lou Thesz Award

The Lou Thesz Award is presented to individuals in the professional wrestling industry who have used their skills in the realm of public service. It is named in honor of Lou Thesz, a 15-time world champion who is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.

Bill DeMott

Year: 2023
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Trish Stratus

Year: 2022
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Thunderbolt Patterson

Year: 2019
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Booker T

Year: 2018
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Terry (Magnum T.A.) Allen

Year: 2017
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

JJ Dillon

Year: 2016
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Brian Blair

Year: 2015
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Larry "The Axe" Hennig

Year: 2014
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Adam (known as Edge) Copeland

Year: 2013
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

John (JBL) Layfield

Year: 2012
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Jim Ross

Year: 2011
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Rene Goulot

Year: 2010
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Bill Kersten

Year: 2009
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Jason Sanderson

Year: 2008
Award: Lou Thesz Award
Location: Waterloo

Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations