By Trapper Tom, Editor, KSWA Digest
In a surprise move, the Keystone State Wrestling Alliance
(KSWA) Championship Committee reopened its Hall of Fame on Saturday, December 6,
2025, to induct the Pittsburgh organization’s two biggest stars at its final
event.
Movement came about a month ago from the always-secretive
selection committee. It was believed that the last six men inducted was during
the annual Joe Abby Memorial Tournament, which was held on April 12 earlier
this year.
However, the Championship Committee tapped KSWA Hall of
Famer “Big” Mike Malachi with a secretive plan. That was to induct “The Enforcer”
Shawn Blanchard and “The Face of Pittsburgh” Lou Martin after their historic
match at the final FanFest on December 6 at the American Legion in Sheraden.
As per an official release, the last-minute additions of the
two most decorated KSWA Champions of all time was “a no-brainer.” Malachi
presented the plaques.
Blanchard and Martin join an already-announced six-member
Class of 2025 that includes the first KSWA Champion Skippy Hawke, The Latin
Assassin, “King” Del Douglas, J-Ru, Sniper and former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill
Peduto.
With the addition of Blanchard and Martin, the KSWA’s Hall
of Fame counts to 63.
Both men’s resumes cannot be questioned. Going into FanFest,
Blanchard was the reigning, 7-time KSWA Heavyweight Champion and Martin was a
three-time champion. Both were multiple time tag team champions, sometimes
together. They have been Golden Triangle Champions and have held other
championships in and out of the KSWA’s confines.
Blanchard has never been a fan favorite in the KSWA while
Martin has worn both “villain” and “good guy” hats. Outside of the ring, both Megastar
have defined the term by being involved in charitable events and other
community functions.
The KSWA Championship Committee reports that they would like
to congratulate both wrestlers with this prize.
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