the professional wrestling hall of fame (pwhf) and museum is an american professional wrestling hall of fame and museum located in wichita falls, texas. the museum was founded by tony vellano in 1999, and was previously in amsterdam, new york and schenectady, new york. its purpose is to "preserve and promote the dignified history of professional wrestling and to enshrine and pay tribute to professional wrestlers who have advanced this national pastime in terms of athletics and entertainment." it is not affiliated with any promotion.