ALBANY, NEW YORK - 3/18/2023
The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame is proud to announce that Dave LaGreca, host of the popular professional wrestling podcast "Busted Open Radio", is the recipient of the 2023 Excelsior Award!
On March 17th, 2023 during an interview with Dave and Thunder Rosa, IPWHF President Seth Turner made the announcement to the Busted Open Nation. The podcast episode can be found here.
Boasting a broadcast career ranging from the NHL and NFL to the squared circle, Dave has become one of the foremost authorities on professional wrestling as the host and producer for SiriusXM's massively popular "Busted Open Radio". Hosting alongside some of pro wrestling's greats (Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer, and WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry, just to name a few) LaGreca churns out fiery commentary and insight into the world of pro wrestling.
Video of the announcement here.
Outside of the studio, LaGgreca attends conventions, meet and greets, and hosts various events around the world promoting professional wrestling while using his platform to elevate the business to new heights.
It's through these contributions and achievements that Dave LaGreca is the IPWHF 2023 Excelsior Award Recipient. We at the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame are proud to have Dave as a member of our hallowed halls.
The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Excelsior Award is presented to an individual whose exploits help to elevate the art form of professional wrestling.
The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame is a registered 501-c(3) nonprofit and chartered by the NYS Dept. of Education as an educational museum. The IPWHF is an all-volunteer-run organization and relies on grassroots donations from members of the community to help maintain the physical museum at the MVP Arena.