Thinking Wrestling

Troy Peterson founded Impact Pro Wrestling in 2001. IPW runs nearly 40 shows a year primarily in Iowa. Troy helps organize the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend in Waterloo, Iowa each summer. The weekend features an awards banquet and a talent evaluation for young wrestlers scouted by Gerry Brisco and Jim Ross. IPW also presents a live pro wrestling show in conjunction with the weekend. Troy lives in Iowa with his wife Caroline and 9 year old son Truman.