Tag: WWE Hall Of Fame

2016 WWE Hall Of Fame Update

Source: WrestlingINC

With WWE announcing Sting & The Godfather for the 2016 WWE Hall of Fame, the remaining Hall of Fame inductees are Jacqueline, The Freebirds and Regis Philbin in the celebrity wing. JBL was also expected to be inducted this year with Ron Simmons doing the induction, but plans may have changes as it was revealed last week that JBL and Simmons would be inducting The Godfather. PWInsider reported that the Freebirds induction is expected to be announced today and they are likely to be inducted by Kevin Von Erich.

The Godfather Officially Announced As A 2016 Inductee Into The WWE Hall of Fame

Monday night on RAW The Godfather was officially announced as a 2016 Inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame.

The Godfather, real name Charles Wright, made a name for himself during WWE’s beloved Attitude Era as an eccentric and charismatic ladies man who always brought with him a train of beautiful women to the ring.”The Godfather’s unique persona and lovely ladies were a key ingredient in giving WWE, and the Attitude Era specifically, a very distinct flavor and feel,” the company said in a statement.”From his colorful outfits, to memorable theme song, entourage of gorgeous ladies and hard-hitting offense, The Godfather never failed to make an impression.”

Wright is best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, where he performed under the ring names Sir Charles, Papa Shango, Kama, Kama Mustafa, The Godfather, and The Goodfather. He also was known as The Soultaker in the United States Wrestling Association in the Memphis Wrestling area.

Wright is a two-time USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, and a one-time WWE Tag Team Champion (with Bull Buchanan).

Comments The Godfather is the second inductee announced for the Hall of Fame class of 2016 alongside wrestling icon Sting. The two stars, along with all other future Hall of Fame recipients, will be honored April 2 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas during WrestleMania week.
 

Owen Hart Will Not Be Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame This Year

Smith Hart, the eldest member of the legendary Hart family, confirmed on his Facebook account that WWE will not be inducting Owen Hart into the Hall of Fame this year. Smith noted that the reason WWE gave was Owen’s widow, Martha. A frustrated Smith blasted the WWE Hall of Fame for being “nothing more than profiteering, grandstanding and political BS.”

Below is Smith’s full Facebook post:

WWE Removes Jimmy Snuka From Hall Of Fame Section On Website

WWE has removed WWE Hall of Famer “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka’s profile from their website after Snuka was charged on Monday with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for the death of his then-girlfriend Nancy Argentino in 1983. His profile has also been removed from the site’s Hall of Fame section.

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Bret Hart Talks Owen Hart Should Be In WWE Hall Of Fame, The Hart Foundation & Much More

WWE Hall of Famer did a Q&A with Off The Record’s Periscope account this week. Bret talked about his brother Owen Hart, The Hart Foundation, Hulk Hogan, CM Punk, Hockey and much more.

Bret said his brother Owen Hart should be in the WWE Hall of Fame and he’s hoping the induction happens during WrestleMania 32 weekend in Dallas next year. Bret said the induction is way overdue and he will be sorely disappointed if it doesn’t happen.

Bret said he’s looking forward to WWE’s upcoming “Owen Hart: Hart of Gold” DVD set but he has reservations because it feels like it was too controlled with WWE “tip-toeing” around so they didn’t offend Owen’s widow Martha. Bret said Martha has made an ass of herself and p*ssed him off. Bret believes Martha has done more to erase Owen’s legacy and career, and doesn’t want today’s fans to enjoy Owen.  He said Martha is “very anal” about not getting over what happened to Owen.

Later Bret said if Owen isn’t inducted next year, he won’t attend another Hall of Fame ceremony until he and Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart are inducted as a tag team, The Hart Foundation. He also added that he hopes WWE inducts the whole Hart Foundation next year in Dallas – himself, Owen, Anvil, Brian Pillman and British Bulldog.

 

Source: WrestlingINC.com

Below you can watch the full Q&A:

 

Jerry Lawler Still Hosting WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony

1Wrestling.com’s Bill Apter posted a video to his YouTube page last night stating that he spoke with Jerry “The King” Lawler about the rumors of him not hosting this year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in favor of Eve Marie. Lawler called it a “BS rumor.”

Big Change To WWE Hall Of Fame Ceremony

For the first time in years, Jerry “The King” Lawler will not be hosting the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. According to PWInsider, hosting this year will be WWE Diva, Eva Marie

Source: WrestlingINC.com

I don’t know the reasoning behind this, but I do know that I don’t like the change. I just don’t understand why WWE would replace Lawler, who I think is the perfect host for the event with someone unproven like Eva m Marie.

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WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2015 Lineup

Warrior Award – Connor “The Crusher” Michalek – inducted by Daniel Bryan and Dana Warrior

“The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko – inducted by Bruno Sammartino

Tatsumi Fuginami – inducted by Ric Flair

The Bushwhackers – inducted by John Laurinaitis

Alundra Blayse –

Rikishi – inducted by The Usos

Arnold Schwarzenegger – inducted by Triple H

“Macho Man” Randy Savage – inducted by Hulk Hogan

Kevin Nash – inducted by Shawn Michaels

Kevin Nash Announced For WWE Hall Of Fame Class Of 2015 On RAW

Last night on RAW the official announcement was made that “Big Daddy Cool” Kevin Nash (Diesel) will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015.

Nash will be inducted by “HBK” Shawn Michaels.

Japanese Wrestling Legend Tatsumi Fujinami Announced For WWE HOF 2015

Japanese wrestling legend Tatsumi Fujinami will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2015. Fujinami became the first person to hold the IWGP Heavyweight Championship and the NWA World Heavyweight Champion simultaneously when he defeated NWA Champion Ric Flair for the title on March 21, 1991 in front of over 50,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome.