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The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted their Class of 2026 yesterday in Albany, NY at The MVP Arena.
The 2026 Class were Tommy Rich, George Napolitano, Wendi Richter, Marc Mero, the late Roddy Piper and The Bushwhackers (represented at the ceremony by Luke Williams).
Napolitano was honored with the Hall's Excelsior Award, presented to individuals whose contributions "elevated the art of professional wrestling."
Mero was presented the 2026 Rocky "Soulman" Johnson Medal of Mettle, given to those who have "displayed tremendous strength over extreme adversity."
Among those in attendance were Tony Atlas (who inducted Rich), Johnny Rodz and Rita Chatterton.
For more on the institution, visit www.prowrestlinghall.net.
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