Starrcast is a professional wrestling fan convention promoted by Conrad Thompson . The event typically runs for four days— from Thursday to Sunday – and features wrestlers, wrestling personalities and podcast hosts, interviews, fan activities, and meet-and-greets.
7-620: Thompson originally had the idea of a fan convention during the NWA Legends Fanfest in 2017, but it was cancelled. Later in December, Thompson pitched the idea to Cody Rhodes (one of the founders of AEW) and was intrigued by the idea of a wrestling podcast convention. After some talks, Thompson emailed him the itinerary and Cody told Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson (two-thirds of the founders of All In) and he told Thompson they liked it. The event would be compared to WrestleCon that
14-543: Is a professional wrestling hall of fame that honors people who have competed or played other major roles in the NWA. Organized by wrestling promoter Greg Price, the hall is separate from the NWA Hall of Fame and is not officially endorsed by the company, but the NWA has given permission for the use of its name. An induction ceremony takes place at the annual NWA Legends Fanfest Weekend. In 2007, there were seven inductees in
21-526: Is held during WrestleMania weekend. In March 2018, following the announcement of All In , to coincide with the event, Thompson announced he would hold the Starrcast, a fan convention which would feature numerous wrestlers, wrestling personalities and podcast personalities. On August 29, the full schedule for Starrcast was released. The event, held August 30 to September 2, was produced by Global Force Entertainment (GFW) on FITE TV . In January 2019 it
28-694: The NWA deliver speeches and present the inductees with plaques. These plaques have the logo of the NWA Legends Fanfest and are identical aside from the year of induction and the inductee's name. Many presenters have been involved in the inductee's career; for example, Gary Hart , who managed Rip Hawk and Swede Hanson , inducted both men, and Buddy Roberts was inducted by Michael Hayes and Jimmy Garvin , both of whom were fellow members of The Fabulous Freebirds . Inductees and other former NWA wrestlers are seated at tables with fans to provide an intimate atmosphere. Although most people honored by
35-628: The hall attend the dinner and induction ceremony, some are inducted posthumously and others are unable to attend for medical reasons. Although most wrestlers are inducted individually, tag teams have been inducted together. Ole and Gene Anderson were among the members of the inaugural class; they competed together for many years as storyline brothers. The Fargo brothers (Don, Jackie , and Sonny), who also wrestled in tag team matches together despite not being related in real life, are scheduled to be inducted together in 2009. George Scott , inducted in 2007, and his brother Sandy, inducted in 2008, are
42-460: The inaugural class. Seven more honorees were added the following year, and another eight were added to the Hall of Heroes in 2009. The 2009 induction ceremony took place on August 7 and was hosted by Jim Cornette . Honorees are inducted for work in any area of wrestling, including competing in the ring , managing , refereeing , promoting , and announcing . During the ceremony, personalities from
49-520: Was announced that Starrcast would return in conjunction with All Elite Wrestling 's Double or Nothing event in Las Vegas, Nevada . The 2022 Starrcast was held in conjunction with WWE's SummerSlam in Nashville, Tennessee , with the event built around Ric Flair's Last Match . NWA Wrestling Legends Hall of Heroes The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Wrestling Legends Hall of Heroes
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