Hall of Fame: Edge, Christian, or E&C

[Checkmate]

I have been thinking about this for a while now, and would like some other opinions. My apologies if this is in the wrong place, or if it has been done before. I couldn't find it, and there seemed to be a decent amount of Hall of Fame discussion here.

After reading several other threads, posts, and thoughts, it has become clear to me that Edge is Hall of Fame bound. I cannot and do not disagree with this, as he has a solid career and is certainly deserving of that honor. To be brief, Edge is a multi-time WWE champion, World Heavyweight champion, Intercontinental champion, and Tag Team champion. In addition to this, he has cashed in Money in the Bank twice, having won the first ever matchup, won King of the Ring back in 2001, and won the 2010 Royal Rumble match. Clearly, Edge's case for the Hall of Fame has been made, and he is still going.

Christian on the other hand is a bit more of a stretch. He has accomplishments, yes, but not nearly on the level of Edge's. He obviously shares the Tag Team achievements, has Intercontinental championship wins and several others, including his lengthy run as ECW champion. While he did jump companies and back, he has been a solid worker that is over with the fans, even if he isn't over with Vince himself. However, one can argue that Christian's best days were back during the Edge and Christian tag team run a good decade ago. This is where my questions start to come in.

Someone stated in another thread (in response to Jeff and/or Matt Hardy for the Hall of Fame) that it would be a loss for the WWE to not have the Hardys in the Hall, as they are/were one of the better teams in history. Obviously, Edge and Christian (at least in my eyes) fit the same category. Christian could be a borderline case for the Hall, at least right now, so the tag team of Edge and Christian could be his ticket in. Some could say this would be riding his "brother's" coattails, and others might say that it is just commemorating one of the tag team greats. Either way, barring a major jump into the main event scene from Christian, this may be his best bet. Several tag teams have been inducted into the Hall together, including the Wild Samoans and the Brisco Brothers, so it is certainly a possibility.

On the flip side, Edge has had a stellar singles career, and perhaps this should be represented as such. When I look at this case, I think mainly of Bret Hart being inducted alone, rather than as part of the Hart Foundation, another team many consider one of the best. While I don't want to compare Christian to Neidhart, I will make the comparison of Edge to Bret, as they both broke out of the team and went on to establish themselves as huge singles stars. So, perhaps Edge should be inducted as Edge, the Ultimate Opportunist, alone. But where does this leave Christian? Again, assuming things stay as they are now, Christian is a borderline case, and perhaps wouldn't make the Hall without Edge by his side.

So, what I'm really asking is how do you feel about this? Should Edge and Christian be inducted together? Just Edge? Edge and Christian separately? Would Christian being left out turn a blind eye to one of the better tag teams in history?

 

[Papa Shango]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame allows artists to be recognized HOF'ers in multiple groups. Hell, Eric Clapton's been inducted into the HOF like 5 times, including for his solo career, his time in Cream, and I know I'm forgetting at LEAST one other major one.

Edge and Christian are really THE first successful tag team in WWE history to go on to both having successful singles careers as well. Now, Christian had a large piece of his success away from the WWE. IF WWE were to eventually buy out the TNA library, they would most likely be willing to incorporate successful WWE stars' accomplishments into "official canon". At that point, Edge and Christian would both be locks for Singles Inductions, and would easily be the first candidates to be considered for recognition as both singles competitors AND a tag team.

But if they were to both retire today, I think Edge would get recognition as a HOF'er, while Christian would have to take a back seat, and hope that WWE decides to induct them as a tag team as well.

 

[scorpioking1026]

One way or another, they will both get in simply due to the fact that you can't talk about one and not mention the other. The same way you can't talk about the team of E & C and not mention the Hardy's and Dudley's. The tag team of E & C was instrumental to the success that they both have had on their own. Together, they competed in some the greatest matches ie TLC and it will be a long time before anyone forgets the Brood, ok maybe not the best stable of all time but deff original. The fact that they both have gone on and been successful on their own is prove postitive how unique their tag team really was. As has been mentioned earlier, when a tag team splits up, it is rare to see both members successful in singles competition. The long list of examples of this theory include, Hart Foundation, Rockers, Steiners, Demoltion, Boss Man and Akeem, Warlord and Barbarian, ,and Hardys. In fact, if I had to compare the team of E & C to any other tag team in wrestling history in terms of the success that both have had after the partnership was terminated, my pick would be the The Hollywood Blondes Austin of course will forever be remembered most as Stone Cold however teaming with Brian Pillman helped him reach that level of success since the Blondes were one, if not the greatest tag teams, WCW ever produced. Granted, "The Flying" Brian Pillman persona was not the best piece of work however, he really found his niche with "The Loose Cannon" and if it wasn't for his unfortunate death, Pillman more than likely would have reached the pinnacle as a singles wrestler. Edge right now is Austin and Christian is Pillman, so unless history ends up repeating itself, Christian will leave his mark on the singles division before it is all said and done.

Will they be inducted as a tag team? It would be nice to see that especially since the tag division is so pathetic now, it would be nice to celebrate the age when the division actually meant something to the WWE. More than likely they will be inducted individually, hopefully on the same night though.

 

[Decarow]

IMO, they will be inducted as singles stars but recognized for their efforts in tag team. Edge is definitely HOF bound, but I see Christian as the wrestler who they add to the card just so they can fill the spot.

 

[dbrdss]

Edge is a Hall Of Famer for sure. I wasnt sure if they could induct a heel into the H.O.F but now that hes a face if he finishes as one i think he'll be in it for sure. Also just having inducted ted Dibiase into the hall of fame is good since they're finally considering heels as H.OFers. As for Christian I'm not sure about him, he shouldnt went to TNA thats for sure, he lost a few points with Vince for that one. But not all World Champions get inducted, i mean look at Roddy Piper. Christian revolutionized tag team wrestling, he is the longest reigning ECW Champion in history. He just got traded to Raw and I think he has what it takes to make it. So yes I do think Christian could be a Hall Of Famer, but I wouldnt go so far as to say hes bound for it.

 

[Rulk25]

Quite frankly is Koko B Ware, Tony Atlas, JYD and Tito Santana get in Christian will, too. I also think he will get at least one run with Smackdown belt (perhaps after he is moved in the draft) which would soldify it for most

Right now the list co current talent I think will be HOF bound is
First Ballot
HBK
HHH
Cena
Undertaker
Jericho
Edge
Rey

In but as the main feature of an induction
Big Show
Christian
Kane
Punk
Regal

 

[scorpioking1026]

Edge is a Hall Of Famer for sure. I wasnt sure if they could induct a heel into the H.O.F but now that hes a face if he finishes as one i think he'll be in it for sure. Also just having inducted ted Dibiase into the hall of fame is good since they're finally considering heels as H.OFers. As for Christian I'm not sure about him, he shouldnt went to TNA thats for sure, he lost a few points with Vince for that one. But not all World Champions get inducted, i mean look at Roddy Piper. Christian revolutionized tag team wrestling, he is the longest reigning ECW Champion in history. He just got traded to Raw and I think he has what it takes to make it. So yes I do think Christian could be a Hall Of Famer, but I wouldnt go so far as to say hes bound for it.

I don't know what you mean about Edge making the HOF if he retired as a face. Or if heels could be inducted at all? Dibiase is not the first heel to make HOF. Mr. Perfect is a perrfect example. He was a heel for a huge majority of his time in WWE if not the whole time (can't remember for sure but I think he turned face for a short bit). Also guys like Andre the Giant, Ric Flair, Piper, etc. They spent a good chunk of their career playing the role of bad guys. Face/heel, it doesn't matter. If you deserve it, you will get it unless Vince holds a grudge or vice versa.

Quite frankly is Koko B Ware, Tony Atlas, JYD and Tito Santana get in Christian will to. I also think he will get at least one run with Smackdown belt (perhaps after he is moved in the draft) which would soldify it for most

Right now the list co current talent I think will be HOF bound is
First Ballot
HBK
HHH
Cena
Undertaker
Jericho
Edge
Rey

In but as the main feature of an induction
Big Show
Christian
Kane
Punk
Regal

I'm just a little curisous about your omission of Orton on your list here, especially since you included Punk, who has been with the WWE the shortest amount of time among the group and shorter than Orton. Hopefully it was just an oversight like i think it was. Sure its still early to say that Orton is a HOFer but he's on a fast track towards it. In fact I believe he has already past guys like Show and Kane. Sorry, I just don't think their contribution to the business would be missed that much if they weren't around. Especially considering when you look at where they were earlier in their careers and compare it to now. Regal deff deserves in as he is perhaps as under rated as you can get. Not just while with WWE but also WCW. Finly I believe is in the same boat. I don't believe either one will head line a ceremony but both will get in at some point.

 

[Davi323]

Edge most likely will get in as a singles star, but, I am not convinced that Christian will. To be honest, I am actually a little surprised by how much love Christian is getting as a singles wrestler, with the Edge/Christian as singles wrestlers option having 18 votes at the time I am writing this...As far as singles wrestlers go, Christian has been consistently an upper mid-carder, not main event Superstar level, and I am not sure that what he has accomplished as a singles wrestler really merits the HOF.

 

[scorpioking1026]

Edge most likely will get in as a singles star, but, I am not convinced that Christian will. To be honest, I am actually a little surprised by how much love Christian is getting as a singles wrestler, with the Edge/Christian as singles wrestlers option having 18 votes at the time I am writing this...As far as singles wrestlers go, Christian has been consistently an upper mid-carder, not main event Superstar level, and I am not sure that what he has accomplished as a singles wrestler really merits the HOF.

I understand your point but there are two things to consider when it comes to Christian's singles career:

1)TNA While Christian was in TNA, he had a great run as a main eventer. Wheter it be face/heel, he is straight out entertaining, a feat that is hard to accomplish.

2) WWE Now If given the right push, Christian could easily be a player in the main event. The best performers are ones who you could basically throw up against anyone and be guaranteed a great story. Christian vs any ot the following: Edge, Jericho, Punk, Orton, HHH, HBK, Morrison, Miz, Undertaker, Mysterio, McIntyre, Sheamus, Ziggler and so forth all have potential to not only be good matches but also great stories. This is why I am rooting for him to win MIB cuz finally we will get to see him in the spotlight in WWE. Sure it is great that WWE is pushing young talent, but if there was ever an older veteran that deserved that push, his name is Christian. The opportunity is there, the WWE just needs to seize it.

 

[Decarow]

Christian has been consistently an upper mid-carder, not main event Superstar level, and I am not sure that what he has accomplished as a singles wrestler really merits the HOF.

His career isn't even over. But look at guys like Tony Atlas, Big John Studd, Cowboy Bob Orton, Rocky Johnson, THE FRIDGE. Were these guys multiple WWE champions? How much time did they spend in the Main Event? After a while, the WWE just looks for people who contributed to the company and they put them in the HOF just for star value and try to gain ratings. Trust me, Christian will be in it.

 

[Rikkia]

A lot of wrestlers have been entered into the HOF without having accomplished anything significant. However I believe Edge and Christian should both be entered into the hall of fame but they should be entered seperately.

Edge goes without saying he's going to be in the hall of fame when he retires. And whether you count Christian's time in TNA or not the fact is he's had a successful singles career in both companies where he did in fact hold the ECW belt. Adding to that is the fact that he's recently signed on with Raw so I think if he gets the right push now he could have a very solid career on raw and hopefully gain more title wins and credits to his career to push him toward a definite deserving spot in the hall of fame for both his single and tag team achievements.

 

[Davi323]

If the WWE is inducting people who have just had "successful" careers, they would need to induct 20 wrestlers a year to keep up. Shouldn't the HOF be about only the best, that highest level? There are hundreds of NFL players that have had successful, good careers, that will never make it to Canton. There are lots of baseball players who have had successful, good careers, that never make it to Cooperstown. And that is okay. The HOF shouldn't be everyone who had a good career, it should be reserved to those that have offered up something special, that makes them stand out above and beyond everyone else. I think the WWE HOF has been too loose in who it has allowed in. For example, Koko B. Ware. To this day, I cannot come up with a reason why he belongs in the same HOF as Andre the Giant, Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper and Ric Flair. The HOF shouldn't be about those wrestlers that are "pretty good", it needs to be about those that were legendary. Can anyone honestly tell me that Christian is a legend? A true icon of the sport? I am not disputing that he has had a good career. But, is it great? Truly great? I don't think so, thus my opinion. I just think when it comes to any Hall of Fame, just being pretty good isn't good enough. Maybe I just have higher standards for who I consider HOF worthy.

 

[justinept]

Christian will be a Hall of Famer - but in the current TV format of the Hall of Fame broadcast, he will be one of the "Also inducted earlier this evening..." and then they'll show a clip of his speech.

There are two reasons the WWE allows guys like Koko B. Ware into the HOF spectacle.

1) There's no vote, no procedure, no waiting period for a retired wrestler to be inducted. So when Vince picks his inductees, he has two options --- he could induct Warrior, Savage, Rock, DiBiase and 4-5 other non-enshrined legends into the 2010 class and make it one huge spectacle... or he could induct DiBiase this year, Rock in 2011, Warrior in 2012, Savage in 2013 and draw out the spectacle.

2) The HOF is a money maker. Since the event is broadcast on television, the company is really looking for two guys to induct each year so that fans at home will tune into the broadcast. As far as the TV portion of this event, the WWE really only cares about the one hour of TV time. However, there is also a live portion to this event, and the tickets to the event cost $60 - at least they did when I went in 2006. So the WWE doesn't just ask fans to spend that kind of money for a one-hour event. Instead, they give them a three hour event, even if that means inducting guys like Koko B. Ware, William Perry and Pete Rose.

 

[wushady]

I think they both will get in Edge is a no brainer. Christian has a had a great career. He's not at the same level as Edge, but he's already had away better career imo than many in the hof. He's only 36 he still has some years left I wouldn't be surprised to see him main eventing and have descent WWE or World title reigns.

 

[TheDaneTrain]

They will be inducted .. Both will be inducted solo.. Regardless of Edges current superior success over Christian.. those guys along with the hardys help revolutionize Tag Team Wrestling. They will always be known for that and it wasn't one guy more the the other.

Edge and Christian also have accomplished immense amounts as solo wrestlers too.

Christian I think is really the next guy to get that ME push. I'm like 99% positive he will win money in the bank.. he deserves it.. If he doesn't they will take the slow route with him and have him win the US title from the Miz and move up from there.

I think Edge will be inducted before Christian does.

Inducting them together would be like inducting HBK and HHH together for DX.

 

[theMaskednwker]

Edge is an obvious hall of famer and imo so is Christian. The post e&c edge got the Shawn Michaels treatment while Christian got jannettied. Christian didn't disappear though, he got over with the fans with his great promos and exellent in ring work. Christian became a star without a push and without any help from Vince, and his popularity continues to grow. Hopefully Vince will finally stop booking him to look week (ie. that loss to Sheamus on Raw a couple of weeks ago did nothing to help Christian).

 

[skotch]

The answer is easy- yes to Edge, but definitely not Christian or the tag team of Edge & Christian. As a fan of both, having followed them since the Brood days, to the Edge and Christian days, to their singles careers, I think highly of both. But here is my extended explanations:

1) Edge- he's a multiple time World champion, has been in some of the most controversial and successful storylines (Edge/Lita, Rated RKO, Feud with Undertaker), he's a solid in ring performer and a great promo guy. When you think of the 2000's in WWE, I think of guys like Edge, Cena, Angle, Triple H, Orton. I cant think of any reason why Edge wouldn't be inducted.

2) Christian- he's never been a main event guy, but is a solid wrestler and great on the mic. While winning a World title or being in the main event of Wrestlemania or PPV's is not a criteria for HOF induction, there has to be some other good explanation such as cross over into main stream media or pop culture. He hasn't, yet. It's hard to determine mid-career whether someone will make the HOF, it takes a full career analysis. If Edge's career were to end today, he has the credentials to enter the HOF, if Christians career were to end today, he doesnt.

3) Edge and Christian: I can think of lots of tag teams that should enter the HOF before them; the Legion of Doom, Hart Foundation, Demolition, Harlem Heat, Dudley Boyz and the Hardy Boyz. These are revolutionary tag teams, to me Edge and Christian although they were tag team champions and very entertaining, they didn't last long enough in my opinion for their tag team to develop into something special.

 

[Afro-Ameri-Spawn]

As has been mentioned earlier, when a tag team splits up, it is rare to see both members successful in singles competition. The long list of examples of this theory include, Hart Foundation, Rockers, Steiners, Demoltion, Boss Man and Akeem, Warlord and Barbarian, ,and Hardys.

Actually, there is a major falicy in this theory. And that is that in each team you mentioned, with maybe the Hardy's being the exception, you had one member of the team who spent 90% of the teams time in the ring working the match while the other stayed on the ring apron and rested. By those terms, the member who usually worked the majority of the match usually was the member of the team to go on and have a believable singles career after they broke up.

In fact, if I had to compare the team of E & C to any other tag team in wrestling history in terms of the success that both have had after the partnership was terminated, my pick would be the The Hollywood Blondes Austin of course will forever be remembered most as Stone Cold however teaming with Brian Pillman helped him reach that level of success since the Blondes were one, if not the greatest tag teams, WCW ever produced. Granted, "The Flying" Brian Pillman persona was not the best piece of work however, he really found his niche with "The Loose Cannon" and if it wasn't for his unfortunate death, Pillman more than likely would have reached the pinnacle as a singles wrestler. Edge right now is Austin and Christian is Pillman, so unless history ends up repeating itself, Christian will leave his mark on the singles division before it is all said and done.

First let, me offer a correction. Brian Pillman's "Flying" days were Pre-Blondes era. And while I woud be moved to agree that Pillman had the potential to be as big as Austin, if not bigger, unfortunately that never came to fruition. Sure, he had the makings of a superstar. And no matter where they put him, his personality pushed his into the spotlight and often overshadowed the leader of the groups. You can see this during his time with the Horsemen and again as a part of Team Canada. However, the problem was that Pillman let his personal lifestyle derail his potential. And while potential is one thing, you should not be able to get into the HOF on sheer potential alone. If that were the case, then Paul Roma should be a shoe in.


Now with that said, this actually leads well into Edge and Christian. Edge will forsuredly be a first ballot lead Hall of Famer. There is no doubt about it. The man has had nothing but memorable reigns whenever he has held a title, whether it has been as a tag team or as a singles competitor. The spotlight just loves this guy, and vice versa.

Christian? Well not so much. You see, in TNA, if they split a tag team, they don't use the separation rule where one member has to flourish while the other one sinks into mediocrity. And as much as the WWE tries to deny subscribing to that philosophy, it's evident with how much Jeff Hardy was pushed while Matt Hardy has been dropped back into midcarder level status again and again. And the WWE never wishes to admit that it has made a mistake, therefore it humors Christians presence. But will he ever be allowed to flourish as he did in TNA to establish himself as a legitimate singles star? Nope. As a matter of fact, I can see him being placed in a tag team again and perhaps holding the tag titles, if not being cast into the US title picture before being shipped to Smackdown. He will pretty much break his body up trying to prove himself until he is forced into an early retirement.

Now this is not to say that he won't get in. But the only way that I don't see him getting in as a footnote would be if they wanted to do a themed HOF where the E&C tag team headlined the class. Otherwise, he aint first ballot. Plain and simple.

 

[Papa Shango]

Hang on, Spawny baby. Don't discount the WWE's efforts like that. It's not that they've pushed one Hardy harder than the other. WWE pushed both brothers many, many times. But the fact is that one Hardy is much, much, MUCH more entertaining than the other. Now, I'm not a big fan of either Hardy's in ring work, but I have to admit that Jeff brings the kind of excitement into a match that every main event caliber performer should bring. Matt Hardy on the other hand is just boring on all levels. Outside of the "Mattitude" angle, Hardy has never been able be a focal point of a storyline. Outshone by Edge, Lita, Kane, MVP, Jeff countless times, Matt Hardy has almost always needed someone else to make him look good. Jeff Hardy can do it on his own, Edge can do it on his own, and Christian can do it on his own.

Vince is not an idiot. As long as Christian maintains a strong and loyal fanbase, he'll have a spot in the WWE. But it might just mean that he'll have to settle as an upper mid-carder.

Personally, I think he'll wind up with a career similar to Rob Van Dam, Eddie Guerrero, and Chris Benoit. I think one day he WILL get at least one World title reign, because the fans will demand it. Eddie Guerrero is in the HOF. Chris Benoit DESERVES to be in the HOF one day. Even if he doesn't make it, we all know he had a HOF career. As long as RVD maintains a friendly relationship with WWE, he will ALSO be a HOF'er one day.

Christian's odds are very good. Especially since he's not Matt Hardy.

 

[VintageWWE]

Edge is a definitely hall of fame bound and so is Christian. At this point in Christian's career he may not be one of the two main inductees into the Hall of Fame but I have no doubt he will make it. You don't have to win a world title to be inducted. Christian has more than enough credit under his belt and I'm sure he will win a World title before he retires.

 

[scorpioking1026]

First let, me offer a correction. Brian Pillman's "Flying" days were Pre-Blondes era. And while I woud be moved to agree that Pillman had the potential to be as big as Austin, if not bigger, unfortunately that never came to fruition. Sure, he had the makings of a superstar. And no matter where they put him, his personality pushed his into the spotlight and often overshadowed the leader of the groups. You can see this during his time with the Horsemen and again as a part of Team Canada. However, the problem was that Pillman let his personal lifestyle derail his potential. And while potential is one thing, you should not be able to get into the HOF on sheer potential alone. If that were the case, then Paul Roma should be a shoe in.

Yes, Pillman's "Flying" days started before the Blondes era. However, after the split, he went back to that gimmick, and it wasn't till he joined the Horsemen that the "Loose Cannon" began to appear.

I don't quite understand your potential argument. Yeah I compared Christian to Pillman but in no way shape or form was I vouching for Pillman to get in the HOF. If it wasn't for his death and the injuries, sure Pillman's career would have soared thanks to the "Loose Cannon" gimmick. However, things happened the way they did and Pillman's career is not worthy of the HOF, even including the Blondes era cuz they weren't together long enough.

My point was that Christian, although is playing the role of Pillman, has actually surpassed him in terms of singles success. The tag team of Edge and Christian was more memorable than the Blondes and as of now Christian has the edge in solo career. Add to the fact that Christian is only 36 and still has a lot left in the tank, and yeah I believe he is capable of making the HOF, especially if Vince finally gives him the right push. With Christian it isn't about potential since we already know thanks to his stay in TNA that he is more than capable of being in the main event. Its all about the push and if he gets it.

Now with that said, this actually leads well into Edge and Christian. Edge will forsuredly be a first ballot lead Hall of Famer. There is no doubt about it. The man has had nothing but memorable reigns whenever he has held a title, whether it has been as a tag team or as a singles competitor. The spotlight just loves this guy, and vice versa.

Christian? Well not so much. You see, in TNA, if they split a tag team, they don't use the separation rule where one member has to flourish while the other one sinks into mediocrity. And as much as the WWE tries to deny subscribing to that philosophy, it's evident with how much Jeff Hardy was pushed while Matt Hardy has been dropped back into midcarder level status again and again. And the WWE never wishes to admit that it has made a mistake, therefore it humors Christians presence. But will he ever be allowed to flourish as he did in TNA to establish himself as a legitimate singles star? Nope. As a matter of fact, I can see him being placed in a tag team again and perhaps holding the tag titles, if not being cast into the US title picture before being shipped to Smackdown. He will pretty much break his body up trying to prove himself until he is forced into an early retirement.

Now this is not to say that he won't get in. But the only way that I don't see him getting in as a footnote would be if they wanted to do a themed HOF where the E&C tag team headlined the class. Otherwise, he aint first ballot. Plain and simple.

I don't agree with you about Christian being forced back into a tag team. Right now, with the way that MIB is setting up, no Punk, no Morrison, no McIntrye, the stage is set for Christian to win it this year. As much as Vince might have hated the fact that he went to TNA, sooner or later he is going to have to get Christian involved in the main event of either Raw or Smackdown. There are just too many great opportunities for him to capitalize on to pass it up. Edge, Jericho, Punk etc etc. All of these feuds will be fresh and help rejuvenate interest in WWE once the Monday Night Wars start up.

 

[thedriffter50]

Christian is definitely a legend if given the chance...personaly he is 10 times the wrestler EDGE is mainly because EDGE is more of a entertainer then a wrestler and for Edge to have more accomplishments then Christian is saddening...Only if Vince gets a slap in the face and realises that there is talent that can make any fued his in a great match and inducts him

 

[skotch]

Edge is a definitely hall of fame bound and so is Christian. At this point in Christian's career he may not be one of the two main inductees into the Hall of Fame but I have no doubt he will make it. You don't have to win a world title to be inducted. Christian has more than enough credit under his belt and I'm sure he will win a World title before he retires.

Sorry, I disagree with you about Christian. Your giving him far too much credit. Is he a solid wrestler and performer. Yes. But this is the HALL OF FAME here. That's the class in which Andre the Giant, Bret Hart, Hulk Hogan, Rowdy Piper, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Ric Flair go. These guys have had INCREDIBLE careers. They headlined and sold out arenas. Because Christian gets a great crowd response every time he comes out, doesn't put him in that class of wrestlers.

Your right about the World Title not being criteria for going into the HOF, just look at Koko and Tito Santana. But for people who would say that Koko B. Ware or Tito Santana got in, then so should Christian, you are way off. Tito Santana was in the first 9 WrestleMania's, was arguably the biggest crossover Spanish speaking star during that era. And, Koko B. Ware was more than just a guy with a parrot, he held several NWA championships throughout many territories of the country before the WWE, and was consistently one of the biggest under card wrestlers of his era.

Dont get me wrong, I enjoy Christian, but how anybody can really think he is a Hall of Famer at this point in time is nuts. I can't predict the future, maybe he goes onto have a flourishing career, but if his career were to end today he would be remembered as a good wrestler but not a inductee into the Hall of Fame.

 

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Edge is defentley a Hall Of Famer Christian is Bordline at best personley i fill he should be because look at some of the names the wwe has all ready but in the wwe Hall Of Fame who should not hav been in the wwe Hall Of Fame i mean come on they put in Koko B Ware don't get me wrong i liked Koko B ware but there is no way he should have been a WWE Hall Of Famer but Neither should Pete Rose My point is if they are Hall Of Famers then so is Chrstian who is a deffentley a lot Beter wrestler then Koko B Ware and i still can not figure out how Pete Rose is I personley think that mabe the wwe felt bad that MLB will not alow him to be in MLB Hall Of Fame.

 

[skotch]

Edge is defentley a Hall Of Famer Christian is Bordline at best personley i fill he should because look at some of the names the wwe has all ready but in the wwe Hall Of Fame who should not hav been in the wwe Hall Of Fame i mean come on they put in Koko B Ware don't get me wrong i liked Koko B ware bu there is no way he should have been a Hall Of Famer but Neither should Pete Rose.

if you let Christian in the HOF, you diminish the value of the whole thing. You can't look at it "because they let X in they should let Christian in." Even if they messed up and let Koko into the HOF you can't open the door to every mid carder... simple as that.