Open History Sunday - Professional Wrestling's History explored at the Dan Gable Museum/TNTHOF
Schedule
Sun Nov 09 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum | Waterloo, IA
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Open History Sunday Tickets on Sale Now! Less than 20 remain.This premier Open History Sunday event celebrates the life, legacy, and lasting influence of “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig — one of professional wrestling’s most gifted and beloved performers.
We’ll explore how Curt’s impact continues to be felt through his friends, family, fellow wrestlers, and fans from every generation.
Join moderator Cody Saveraid as he leads a special panel discussion and Q&A with:
⭐ Leonice Hennig – Wife of Curt Hennig
⭐ Hank Hennig – Youngest son of Curt
⭐ Joyce Paustian – Longtime AWA photographer, historian, and author
⭐ Mr. Destiny (Jay Hanna) – Trained with Curt and Brad Rheingans in 1997
⭐ TS Aggressor (Travis Shillington) – Nearly three decades as a respected pro wrestler and trainer
🕐 Schedule of Events
1:00 PM – Doors Open
• AWA Tag Team Title Belt photo op and examination
• George Tragos’ handwritten record books (1935–1941) on display
• Never-before-seen Curt Hennig artifacts from the Museum archives
2:00 PM – “Celebrating the Legacy of Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig” Panel
Featuring Leonice Hennig, Hank Hennig, Joyce Paustian, Mr. Destiny, and TS Aggressor
3:30 PM – Facebook Live Auction Fundraiser (Benefits TNTHOF)
Accepting donations now!
Some early highlights include:
• Hand-signed Lou Thesz poster
• Ric Flair signed wrestling trunks (JSA COA)
• Trish Stratus signed 11x17 poster
• Lot of pro wrestling autobiographies
• More items to be announced!
4:00 PM – Event Concludes
4:00–5:00 PM – “Not Fun Long-Term Projects” (for the dedicated! 😄)
• Restoring Joe Stecher’s 100-year-old wall pulley exercise machine
• Archival preservation projects – bagging and boarding vintage wrestling magazines
🎟️ Tickets
All Ages – $25
Lifetime Members – $15
(Only 40 tickets available – less than 20 remain!)
👉 Purchase online: https://nwhofdgm.ticketspice.com/open-history-sunday
When purchasing, please indicate which most applies to you:
• Wrestler / Referee / Announcer
• Promoter / Booker
• Collector
• Fan of All Things Wrestling
• Historian / Author
Policies
• No outside food or bags
• Drinks with lids allowed
• Snacks & bottled water included with ticket to be consumed in the video room only
We will plan on getting together informally at
11:30 AM – for our "Pregame Lunch" at TBA in
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Where is it happening?
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum, 303 Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701-1321, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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