Virginia Chapter Announces New Board Members Dr. Talena Williams & John Swartz

The Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Talena Williams and John Swartz to its Board of Directors, adding two respected leaders whose decades of service have helped shape wrestling across the Commonwealth.

Both Williams and Swartz were previously recognized by the Virginia Chapter with the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award, honoring individuals whose contributions have had a lasting impact on the sport.

Virginia Announces 2026 Honorees

The Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is grateful for all those that poured their lives into Virginia's youth. Wrestling is a special calling that instills courage, discipline, and hard work.

Steve Castle, Tim Hoden, Greg Jenkins, Tim Pierson and Mike Stafanko will be presented with the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award while Emmit McHenry will be honored as an Outstanding American.

Virginia State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Virginia Celebrates 2024 HOF Class

The Virginia Chapter celebrated the 2024 inductees including Rick Boyd, Johnny Curtis, Dr. James Diehl, Brian Harman, Matt Small, Raymond Webb and Dr. Talena Williams at the HOF banquet in April.

Virginia Announces 2023 Lifetime Service Award Honorees

The Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is honored to announce five inductees for the Class of 2023 - Johnny Blevins, David Olah, Ed Rawlins, Dean Shew, and Bill Turner will receive the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award.

2020ne Virginia Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees