St. Louis Independent Wrestling Hall of Fame Preview | Our Daily Show Interview
SAINT LOUIS – The Independent St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame will induct their Class of 2026 this weekend.
From 1–5 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Andre’s Banquets in St. Louis, community members can enjoy the induction ceremony, a wrestling exhibit, a pre-show and more for $30 tickets. Luke Roberts with the Hall of Fame and 2026 inductee Butch Fletcher can’t wait to celebrate the world of wrestling.
“From top to bottom, the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is going to be amazing,” Roberts said. “There’s a lot of great things.”
Roberts and Fletcher stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about the induction ceremony and swap stories about St. Louis’s wrestling scene. Both men are excited to celebrate the sport on Sunday, July 19.
Fletcher shared that he has always had a passion for wrestling. He grew up in the sport and spent his career as a wrestler, referee, manager and promoter.
“I come from a family who was big into wrestling. My dad tried to be a pro wrestler and couldn’t because he had a heart murmur,” Fletcher said. “Him and I, we used wrestling as a bond.”
The wrestling community is a tight-knit group, and many of these local names will be present during the July 19 event. Roberts said tickets are “flying out the door.” He noted that this is a great opportunity to get to know the wrestlers outside of their characters and performances.
Both Fletcher and Roberts hope many people come out to discover the world of independent St. Louis wrestling. Whether you’re a major fan or new to the sport, they believe the induction ceremony will be a fun chance to celebrate local athletes and their hard work.
“Wrestling is like a good book. There’s always new chapters to the story,” Roberts said.
You can experience this firsthand at the ceremony on July 19. For tickets or more information about the Independent St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame, visit their official website.
