Dave Meltzer
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Records
Dave Meltzer's four hall of fame inductions place him among the most decorated journalists in professional wrestling history. He is the only reporter to be honored by both the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall and the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, reflecting his unique dual legacy as both a historian and a newsbreaker. His induction into the International Sports Hall of Fame further underscores his impact on combat sports coverage. These accolades recognize not just longevity but the standard he set for wrestling journalism.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame
Inducted for contributions to wrestling journalism.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
Inducted as a contributor to professional wrestling.
International Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted for sports journalism.
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
Inducted for journalism.
Rankings & Lists
Most accomplished reporter in sports journalism
The 25 Greatest Wrestling Announcers of All Time
Records & Feats
Longest-running wrestling newsletter publisher
Meltzer has published the Wrestling Observer Newsletter continuously since 1983, making it the longest-running independent wrestling publication.
First journalist to break the Montreal Screwjob story
In 1997, Meltzer was the first to report the details of the Montreal Screwjob, a pivotal event in wrestling history.
First journalist to report Chris Benoit's death
In 2007, Meltzer broke the news of Chris Benoit's double-murder suicide on his website.