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Breaking news: Bill Apter, Ken Patera, Joe Tangero and Ed Smith honored as the 2015 St. Louis Hall of Fame Inductees

Posted: Apr 27th 2015 By: Southern Illinois XChampionship Wrestling

SICW Promoter Herb Simmons just released that members of the SICW Wrestling Hall of Fame have announced the 2015 list of inductees.

Bill Apter
Ken Patera
Joe Tangero
Ed Smith

Simmons further stated that all four of these inductees have contributed to the Professional wrestling business. Apter through his coverage and articles on many of the former Legends helped them truly receive their recognition for all that he did. Ken Patera, Weight lifting Champion, Wrestling Champion also his long career in the business has made in a great choice for the Hall of Game.

Joe Tangero, Wrestler \ Referee had wrestled in many matches in the St. Louis area and later refereed. Ed Smith, Wrestler for many years, turned referee and then for years did play by play with SICW/ MMWA.

Smith paved the way for his son, Keith to follow in the business as well as his grandson, Keith Smith, Jr. who is now an upcoming wrestling in the business. It is with honor that the Members of the St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted these individuals into the 2015 class of the Hall of Fame located at the South Broadway Athletic club.

There will be further information in the future on the induction ceremonies for each of these inductee?s.