Typhoon Says Natural Disasters Are Part Of 2025 WWE Hall Of Fame Class

With WrestleMania 41 just around the corner, the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is beginning to take shape. Already announced for induction are Triple H, Michelle McCool, and Lex Luger, and now, it appears WWE has chosen their tag team inductees—but it’s not the duo many expected.

Despite speculation that Demolition could be getting the nod this year, former WWE star Typhoon revealed that The Natural Disasters, the powerhouse team of himself and the late Earthquake, will be entering the Hall of Fame next month.

Typhoon Confirms the News

During an appearance on Sportskeeda WrestleBinge, Typhoon—real name Fred Ottman—shared the big news, expressing his gratitude for the honor.

“It is an honor. It was crazy when I got that phone call and they told me that. Mr. Prichard called me. He’s an awesome guy, and I couldn’t believe it. I was like, ‘Wow, what an incredible thing.’ I always say there’s so many guys that are so worthy to be in there that aren’t yet. For this to happen, it’s just amazing.”

A Short but Impactful WWE Run

The Natural Disasters formed in May 1991, when Earthquake (John Tenta) and Typhoon (then known as Tugboat) joined forces under the management of Jimmy Hart. The two massive competitors initially worked as heels, engaging in a feud with the Legion of Doom. However, their run as villains didn’t last long. In early 1992, Jimmy Hart turned his back on them in favor of Ted DiBiase and IRS of Money Inc., prompting the Natural Disasters to turn babyface.

The feud with Money Inc. led to their crowning moment on July 20, 1992, when they defeated DiBiase and IRS to win the WWE World Tag Team Championship. Though their reign lasted just a few months—dropping the belts back to Money Inc. in October—the duo remained a popular act until Earthquake left WWE in early 1993, bringing their partnership to an end. There were plans for a feud between the two, but Earthquake’s departure meant fans never got to see the former champions collide.

A Well-Deserved Honor

Though their time together in WWE was relatively brief, the Natural Disasters left a lasting impression on fans with their sheer size, strength, and surprising agility for big men. Their induction into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 ensures that their contributions to the tag team division will not be forgotten.

With just a few weeks to go until WrestleMania weekend, it’ll be interesting to see who else joins this year’s Hall of Fame class. Who else do you think deserves a spot? Let us know in the comments!