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The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Mat Talk Podcast Network presented Legends, a series dedicated to telling the stories of wrestling's greats. Featuring Outstanding Americans, Distinguished Members, Order...
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The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Mat Talk Podcast Network presented Legends, a series dedicated to telling the stories of wrestling's greats. Featuring Outstanding Americans, Distinguished Members, Order of Merit and Medal of Courage winners, Legends will chronicle the stories from the most legendary figures in Olympic, college and high school wrestling.
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29 MAY 2026 · The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Greg Wojciechowski.
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Tribute speakers: Josh Cowell and Don Wyper. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens.Â
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Recorded June 2025. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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27 MAY 2026 · The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Terry Steiner.
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Tribute speakers: Adeline Gray and Rich Bender. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens.Â
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Recorded June 2025. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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If you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, http://mattalkonline.substack.com. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso
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25 MAY 2026 · The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Matt Lindland
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Tribute speakers: Mark Cody and Chris Saba. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens.Â
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Recorded June 2025. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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If you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, http://mattalkonline.substack.com. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso
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21 MAY 2026 · The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Darryl Burley
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Tribute speakers: Peter Schuyler and Solomon Fleckman. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens.Â
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Recorded June 2025. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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If you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, http://mattalkonline.substack.com. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso
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18 MAY 2026 · The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Outstanding American inductee Terry Davis.
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Tribute speakers: Frank Gallardo and Josh DoBell. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens.Â
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Recorded June 2025. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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If you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, http://mattalkonline.substack.com. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso
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11 MAY 2026 · The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Medal of Courage inductee Mark Coleman.
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Tribute speakers: Matt Brown and Royce Alger. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens.Â
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Recorded June 2025. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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Support Mat Talk Online
If you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, http://mattalkonline.substack.com. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso
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8 MAY 2026 · The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Order of Merit inductee Van Stokes.
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Tribute speakers: Gary Abbott and Jonathan Stokes. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens.Â
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Recorded June 2025. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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If you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, http://mattalkonline.substack.com. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso
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5 MAY 2026 · The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Meritorious Service for Officials inductee Ken Mara.
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Tribute speakers: P.A. Bowler and Mike Hagerty. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens.Â
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Recorded June 2025. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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Support Mat Talk Online
If you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, http://mattalkonline.substack.com. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso
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9 JUN 2025 · Full induction ceremony for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend in Stillwater, Oklahoma on June 7, 2025.
Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award: Marcus Blaze
Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award: Piper Fowler
Meritorious Service for Officials: Ken Mara
Order of Merit: Van Stokes
Medal of Courage: Mark Coleman
Outstanding American: Terry DavisÂ
Distinguished Members
Darryl Burley
Matt Lindland
Terry Steiner
Greg WojciechowskiÂ
Recorded June 2025.Â
SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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Support Mat Talk Online
If you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, http://mattalkonline.substack.com. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso
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7 JUN 2025 · The annual tribute brunch for Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend. This is the full audio of the morning's events. Tim Johnson serves as the emcee.
Speakers
- P.A. Bowler & Mike Hagerty (for Ken Mara)
- Gary Abbott & Johnathan Stokes (for Van Stokes)
- Matt Brown & Royce Alger (for Mark Coleman)
- Frank Gallardo & Josh DoBell (for Terry Davis)
- Pete Schuyler & Solomon Fleckman (for Darryl Burley)
- Mark Cody & Chris Sada (for Matt Lindland)
- Adeline Gray & Rich Bender (for Terry Steiner)
- Josh Cowell & Don Wyper (for Greg Wojciechowski) SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/legends-by-national-wrestling/id1047467866?mt=2&uo=4&at=11ly5X  | http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/legends/1979-distinguished-member-charles-doc-speidel/www.spreaker.com/show/legends_3 | http://www.iheart.com/show/263-LEGENDS-by-the-National-Wr/ | https://open.spotify.com/show/3oQZcQWF9BYfrsvhj1ZjQM?si=1aleiLMGQlGFBOrE2TPmPQ  | http://subscribeonandroid.com/hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss | http://hoflegends.libsyn.com/rss
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Support Mat Talk Online
If you love exceptional wrestling content and value the deep historical research and extensive reach of these shows, http://mattalkonline.substack.com. Every contribution ensures the continued production of unique insights found nowhere else, and in exchange for patronage, supporters gain access to exclusive bonus content, ad-free podcast feeds, and specialized research features. The level of contribution is entirely a perso
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Mat Talk Podcast Network presented Legends, a series dedicated to telling the stories of wrestling's greats. Featuring Outstanding Americans, Distinguished Members, Order...
show more
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Mat Talk Podcast Network presented Legends, a series dedicated to telling the stories of wrestling's greats. Featuring Outstanding Americans, Distinguished Members, Order of Merit and Medal of Courage winners, Legends will chronicle the stories from the most legendary figures in Olympic, college and high school wrestling.
show less
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