"WCW" Theme at Wrestlemania 27?

[hatehabsforever]

I was just reading on the main site that supposedly the WWE is considering an all-WCW theme for the Hall of Fame inductions in Atlanta next year for Wrestlemania 27. People being considered include Sting (assuming he's not currently in TNA at the time), Lex Luger, the Steiner Brothers, the Road Warriors, and other notable WCW names.

Am I the only one who finds this idea ludicrous? Now I understand that Vince McMahon bought WCW and therefore owns its rights. But come on. Sting has never wrestled one day in the WWE. Despite being approached numerous times, supposedly, he has consistently said no. As well, he has consistently spoken very negatively of Vince McMahon and the WWF/WWE over the years. Regardless of who owns the rights to WCW, and regardless of Sting's accomplishments elsewhere, how could he be considered for the WWE Hall of Fame? And if so, how could he even consider accepting the nomination?

At least Lex Luger wrestled in the WWF for a while, and was pretty big during his time there. But he jumped ship in the infamous Monday Night Wars era, in a sneaky fashion as well, in a high profile defection that TNA could only dream of pulling off today. Because his time in the WWF was so short, and because of his lack of loyalty and integrity, again how could he be considered, and how could he have the face to accept?

The Steiner Brothers were a great tag team a really long time ago. But again, Scott Steiner especially has been so vocal in his contempt for Vince McMahon, HHH, HBK, and the WWF/WWE in general, in my opinion he gave up any consideration for the Hall of Fame. Plus, while they were a good team years ago, later tenures with the WWE were lacklustre at best.

Now the Road Warriors I could agree with but I consider them as relevant in the WWF as they were in WCW, I would have no problem with this.

And the "other notable WCW names?" If they were notable in WCW only, such as Bill Goldberg, I say no way, whereas if they were notable in both, such as Booker T, I say OK.

Regardless of who owns what, how can you induct someone into your Hall of Fame if they've never wrestled for you, or if they've displayed consistent contempt for you and the organization that would be inducting them?

Thoughts?

 

[The Doctor]

I don't see the problem at all. Recently, they've focused on the Hall of Fame being less a WWE hall of fame and more of a Wrestling hall of fame. This year's induction of Antonio Inoki supports that.

Wrestlemania 27 is taking place in Atlanta, WCW-country. It would b an excellent way to honor the WCW-grown talent or those who were notable there. Godness knows, Sting deserves to be in a hall of fame as a top draw for WCW and an extremely popular wrestler even today.

Why should whether or not they worked in WWE have anything to do with whether or not they deserve to be in a wrestling hall of fame? Inducting WCW wrestlers in WCW land is both a smart business move and a classy decision.

 

[wbuqed]

the only thing i think about and im not saying whether im pro or against the idea, but Lex Luger in the HOF after his out of ring issues? I mean I'd be interested in seeing Vince explain that one away.
As for Sting I'd like to see him get in because of his great work in NWA along with WCW.

Another one I'd like to see them induct with the class is Ron Simmons. I mean I know people may only think of him in the WWE as faarooq and all that but we shouldn't forget he was the first african american wcw world champ which did set the precedent for Booker T.

 

[hatehabsforever]

I don't see the problem at all. Recently, they've focused on the Hall of Fame being less a WWE hall of fame and more of a Wrestling hall of fame. This year's induction of Antonio Inoki supports that.

Wrestlemania 27 is taking place in Atlanta, WCW-country. It would b an excellent way to honor the WCW-grown talent or those who were notable there. Godness knows, Sting deserves to be in a hall of fame as a top draw for WCW and an extremely popular wrestler even today.

Why should whether or not they worked in WWE have anything to do with whether or not they deserve to be in a wrestling hall of fame? Inducting WCW wrestlers in WCW land is both a smart business move and a classy decision.

I totally disagree with you. The fact of the matter is, it's not a professional wrestling Hall of Fame, if it were, I wouldn't argue the point as much (although I may still argue whether or not Sting would deserve this, or is he just a big fish in a little pond for his entire career, but that's another discussion for another day). It's the WWE hall of fame. I cannot see how you honor a guy who never wrestled one day, one match, in the company, and in fact has consistently thumbed his nose at the company in a fairly vocal manner, just because you own the rights to the rival defunct company and because it's in Atlanta.

I hear what you are saying about Inoki. I would respectfully suggest he doesn't belong there either.

Let's say, hypothetically, that TNA were to fold tomorrow, and Vince bought the remains of the organization, keeping the wrestlers he wanted and ignoring the others. He wants Styles, but A.J. refuses to join WWE over and over again, wrestling the rest of his career in Japan, or Mexico, or wherever. All the while, Styles bashes the WWE, its lifestyle, its storylines, its morality, its owner, its wrestlers.

A decade or more passes, and Styles career is winding down. Would he deserve a WWE induction? I say no, and that's exactly the situation with Sting. Sting has had ample opportunity to step up to the big times and show whether or not he's Hall of Fame worthy, but he's chosen not to, which is certainly his right, but his choice, in my opinion, makes him ineligible for the WWE Hall of Fame.

If the CFL folded tomorrow, and NFL bought its rights, should Damon Allen or Anthony Calvillo (one former and one current CFL quarterback greats) be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, not having taken one snap in the NFL? Of course not. If it were a pro football Hall of Fame in general, sure, but not a NFL Hall of Fame.

You cannot be considered one of the legendary greats in the WWE if you never competed with the organization against its other legends. It's just not right, even for the over-rated Sting.

 

[The Doctor]

AH, so you think Sting is overrated. That explains a fair bit.

Whether he is or he isn't, he was and is still a top draw. He was a main figure of WCW, helping it out immeasurably. The fact that he was never in WWE adds to his legacy, in my opinion.

The diference between him and AJ is simple: AJ is not a major star. Is he popular amongst indy fans and TNA watchers? Sure, but he isn't known to the casual fan like Sting is. Sting is considered one of the top stars of the 90's and one of the biggest pieces of WCW.

The WWE Hall of Fame is more like a WWE-Sponsored Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. There are tons of greats that deserve some sort of honor and WWE is being classy enough to grant them some despite their never having worked in the company.

 

[eljay7i]

I totally agree with you, as a matter of fact I was hoping WWE did that when I heard WM was in ATL next yerar.. I think whether or not someone wrestles for WWE is irrelevent in getting into their HOF, it's what they contributed to the business.. I hoping DDP and Arn Anderson get inducted also..

I don't see the problem at all. Recently, they've focused on the Hall of Fame being less a WWE hall of fame and more of a Wrestling hall of fame. This year's induction of Antonio Inoki supports that.

Wrestlemania 27 is taking place in Atlanta, WCW-country. It would b an excellent way to honor the WCW-grown talent or those who were notable there. Godness knows, Sting deserves to be in a hall of fame as a top draw for WCW and an extremely popular wrestler even today.

Why should whether or not they worked in WWE have anything to do with whether or not they deserve to be in a wrestling hall of fame? Inducting WCW wrestlers in WCW land is both a smart business move and a classy decision.

 

[scorpioking1026]

I don't mind the fact that WWE is thinking about a WCW themed HOF next year, even if it means inducting people who have never stepped foot in a WWE ring. It's just a way to show respect to those you have earned it and if they turn the invite down, then so be it. But if they are going to do this then it should be a one shot deal. Sort of like the final rembrance of WCW's existance. If your going to do it, do it right, include the following:

Sting

Steiners

Road Warriors

Nancy Bennoit aka Woman

Ravishing Rick Rude

"Dr. Death" Steve Williams

Col Parker

The Great Muta

Ultimo Dragon

Barry Windham

The Nitro Girls

 

[Bud78]

Hate habs you are completely wrong. You are wrong because when Vince bought WCW and ECW they became a part of the wwe along with all of the history that goes along with the promotions. You know that belt Chris Jericho wears, well Sting has worn that belt many times, I don't have time to look up how many. A WCW theme in Atlanta is a great idea, Vince has been happy to use WCW (Rise and Fall of WCW) to make a buck and the hall of fame has now been opened to anyone who worked for WWE, WCW, or ECW including international stars like Inoki. I would bet if they ever had the HOF in Philly they would be tempted to do and ECW theme. Your analysis of the wrestlers is fine, except for you criticisms of the Steiner Bros. what more could you want from two wrestlers, and yes Luger had problems out of the ring, something that is SO RARE in wrestling.

 

[Johnny Dangerous]

I think it would be extremely fitting to do a WCW class next year. Because not only are they going to be in Atlanta, but next year will be the 10th anniversary of the death of WCW. They could induct Tony Schavione, Ron Simmons, Luger, Steiners, and Sting. Whether Sting wrestled for them is pointless, because the WWE HOF is for all wrestling. Even TNA is using it now.

 

[hatehabsforever]

I am actually shocked and flabbergasted at what I'm reading here, especially from you, DOC. There is usually a consistent logic to your posts that, with all due respect, is missing here.

My thoughts on Sting being over-rated are irrelevant to this discussion, I even said so when I said this was another discussion for another day. I would concede Sting's admission into a professional wrestling Hall of Fame, I just cannot fathom how he enters the WWE Hall of Fame after not spending one day, not one match, with the organization, and in fact, achieving all of his accolodaes with rival companies who are hell bent on putting the WWE out of business. How do you reward someone with the highest honor, when they consistently show such contempt for you?


Sure, Sting "was and is" a top draw, but for other organizations, not for the WWE. He is a top draw currently in a company who itself states wants to surpass WWE and essentially put it out of business.

"He was a main figure of WCW." Agreed. So why should the WWE reward him for that, bieng a main figure for the competition? He's not and never has been a main figure in the WWE, so why induct him into their hallowd halls?

Never being in the WWE may add to his legacy (I disagree, I think it cheapens his legacy), but it doesn't add to his WWE legacy. There is no WWE legacy specifically, therefore there should be no induction by them.

Do you really believe that the "casual fan" would have one iota of a clue who Sting is? Because I don't. The casual fan likely wouldn't have even known what WCW was, what ECW was, or what TNA is. The casual fan knows Hogan, Flair, Taker, the Rock, SCSA, Cena, and very few others. WRestling fans of course would know Sting and many of them would respect him, but the only Sting that casual wrestling fans would know used to sing for The Police.

The WWE Hall of Fame shouldn't be a "WWE-Sponsored Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame," if that's what its become, that's wrong. It's a chance for the WWE to honor its own, its athletes whose blood sweat and tears paved the way for its current athletes. Not to honor those who tried to eliminate them or who has thumbed their noses at them.

 

[eljay7i]

Yea, how could I forget Schiavone, because he was the voice of WCW... That would be awesome..

I think it would be extremely fitting to do a WCW class next year. Because not only are they going to be in Atlanta, but next year will be the 10th anniversary of the death of WCW. They could induct Tony Schavione, Ron Simmons, Luger, Steiners, and Sting. Whether Sting wrestled for them is pointless, because the WWE HOF is for all wrestling. Even TNA is using it now.

 

[jazzua]

Why not? Sure, it's the "WWE" HOF, but what does it matter? You compare the CFL and NFL to this situation and I ask, when in the hell did wrestling ever have to make sense? Sure, in a true sport it wouldn't exactly make alot of sense for a guy from the CFL to be in the NFL HOF, however, wrestling isn't exactly a real sport. Wrestling lends itself so much latitude, on so many things, because it is so different than everything else. It doesn't matter whether they wrestled for Vince or not. Why shouldn't Sting be given the honor? He deserves it. If they were to change the name of the HOF to just the Wrestling HOF would you care as much?

As far as Sting and casual fans go, you are way wrong. Sure, young, casual fans of today might not be as aware. However, all of the casual fans from yesteryear know exactly who the fuck Sting is. They may remember him differently. They may remember him as the surfer or the Crow, it doesn't matter. You are forgetting the big whole in this is that the causual fan doesn't know probably half of the men inducted every year, so out that goes. To believe that Stings work didn't help pave the way for guys just as much as WWE talent has is insane. He was one of the biggest names in the industry, from NWA up to WCW. Stings work is just as important in drawing future wresters to the business, as well as helping build up this entertainment from a fan perspective.

 

[FromTheSouth]

I am actually shocked and flabbergasted at what I'm reading here, especially from you, DOC. There is usually a consistent logic to your posts that, with all due respect, is missing here.

My thoughts on Sting being over-rated are irrelevant to this discussion, I even said so when I said this was another discussion for another day. I would concede Sting's admission into a professional wrestling Hall of Fame, I just cannot fathom how he enters the WWE Hall of Fame after not spending one day, not one match, with the organization, and in fact, achieving all of his accolodaes with rival companies who are hell bent on putting the WWE out of business. How do you reward someone with the highest honor, when they consistently show such contempt for you?


Sure, Sting "was and is" a top draw, but for other organizations, not for the WWE. He is a top draw currently in a company who itself states wants to surpass WWE and essentially put it out of business.

"He was a main figure of WCW." Agreed. So why should the WWE reward him for that, bieng a main figure for the competition? He's not and never has been a main figure in the WWE, so why induct him into their hallowd halls?

Never being in the WWE may add to his legacy (I disagree, I think it cheapens his legacy), but it doesn't add to his WWE legacy. There is no WWE legacy specifically, therefore there should be no induction by them.

Do you really believe that the "casual fan" would have one iota of a clue who Sting is? Because I don't. The casual fan likely wouldn't have even known what WCW was, what ECW was, or what TNA is. The casual fan knows Hogan, Flair, Taker, the Rock, SCSA, Cena, and very few others. WRestling fans of course would know Sting and many of them would respect him, but the only Sting that casual wrestling fans would know used to sing for The Police.

The WWE Hall of Fame shouldn't be a "WWE-Sponsored Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame," if that's what its become, that's wrong. It's a chance for the WWE to honor its own, its athletes whose blood sweat and tears paved the way for its current athletes. Not to honor those who tried to eliminate them or who has thumbed their noses at them.

Because Gordon Solie is in. He was the original voice of WCW. Because there are numerous competitors of WWF/E already in. Vince wants to make it more a pro wrestling hall of fame. He never said it had to be WWF/E specific.

I think Sting deserves to be in. I don't think anyone would argue that a wrestling hall of fame without Sting is complete. I also don't think his credentials are up for debate, especially when Koko B. Ware is in. I don't know if he would accept though.

I agree that Schiavone should be inducted. He did amazing work for WCW, but his work for WWF wasn't bad either. Schiavone and Heenan are one of the top broadcast teams of all time, and it would be nice to get Tony in while Heenan is still alive.

The Road Warriors are an excellent choice. The only question about them is whether or not Hawk's personal issues get glossed over, or if you recognize the whole of the team.

I also don't think Scott Steiner has been critical of WWE to the point that he would get snubbed from an honor he deserves. He is the star of one of the greatest tag teams of all time and had a better than average singles career as well. Plus, how could you not want to watch his speech?

 

[Little Jerry Lawler]

I am actually shocked and flabbergasted at what I'm reading here, especially from you, DOC. There is usually a consistent logic to your posts that, with all due respect, is missing here.

My thoughts on Sting being over-rated are irrelevant to this discussion, I even said so when I said this was another discussion for another day. I would concede Sting's admission into a professional wrestling Hall of Fame, I just cannot fathom how he enters the WWE Hall of Fame after not spending one day, not one match, with the organization, and in fact, achieving all of his accolodaes with rival companies who are hell bent on putting the WWE out of business. How do you reward someone with the highest honor, when they consistently show such contempt for you?


Sure, Sting "was and is" a top draw, but for other organizations, not for the WWE. He is a top draw currently in a company who itself states wants to surpass WWE and essentially put it out of business.

"He was a main figure of WCW." Agreed. So why should the WWE reward him for that, bieng a main figure for the competition? He's not and never has been a main figure in the WWE, so why induct him into their hallowd halls?

Never being in the WWE may add to his legacy (I disagree, I think it cheapens his legacy), but it doesn't add to his WWE legacy. There is no WWE legacy specifically, therefore there should be no induction by them.

Do you really believe that the "casual fan" would have one iota of a clue who Sting is? Because I don't. The casual fan likely wouldn't have even known what WCW was, what ECW was, or what TNA is. The casual fan knows Hogan, Flair, Taker, the Rock, SCSA, Cena, and very few others. WRestling fans of course would know Sting and many of them would respect him, but the only Sting that casual wrestling fans would know used to sing for The Police.

The WWE Hall of Fame shouldn't be a "WWE-Sponsored Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame," if that's what its become, that's wrong. It's a chance for the WWE to honor its own, its athletes whose blood sweat and tears paved the way for its current athletes. Not to honor those who tried to eliminate them or who has thumbed their noses at them.

So are you assuming that a casual fan only watches the WWE and not WCW, ECW, or TNA because I think you're way off base with that one. I'm sure causal fans would realize that there are other promotions out there.

I guess Pete Rose deserves to be inducted into the hall of fame rather than Sting because he did something for the WWE. I suppose we'll be seeing Lawrence Taylor's induction any time soon because at least he wrestled a match for the WWE unlike Sting.

I see no problem with them having a WCW-style induction for WM 27 because it is in Atlanta and most of them wrestled for WWE anyway. It would be a cool thing to do and this may be the way that they induct Sting without him actually wrestling for the WWE and Sting always has had a huge fanbase so I'm not worried about the casual fan not knowing who he is.

 

[KBP51883]

I totally agree with the WCW theme for the Hall of Fame.

They should be from the earlier years of NWA/WCW.

Selected from a list of Sting, Ron Simmons, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Barry Windham, Road Warriors, Rock n Roll Express, Midnight Express and Jim Cornette, Brian Pillman, Tony Schavione, Steiners, Great Muta, Magnum TA, and Big Van Vader. . . . . . and knowing Vince a couple of guest appearances from the Shockmaster and Robocop to show how superior the WWF/E were. Cos they never had the GobbleyDooker did they !!

 

[shooter_mcgavin]

I could see this work as I have pointed out in another thread. I am not sure if WM27 will have a WCW Theme rather the HOF. I guess why not? WWE needs to compete with TNA and its possible old school WCW fans would rather turn to TNA because of the roster (Sting, Steiner, Bishoff, Waltman etc) but I can see interest generated if we get some WCW guys wrestle for one night only at WM27.

I can totally see Sting, Booker T, Goldberg, and DDP get inducted and have matches at Wrestlemania.

Also for those who says Sting is very negative towards WWE. Sting did mention that "McMahon was good to him" plus I am sure Sting would want to retire Wrestling at a Wrestlemania.

 

[TheFOUR]

Sting should be in an yes the WWE should do a WCW themed Hall next year being in HOTLANTA! Sting has worked hard in his career an so have most of the former WCW roster. They deserve to be honored just as much as the WWE guys do. I mean to me Sting has done more in his career than The Rock but yet you all want him to be inducted this year.......which is absured since he never retired from wrestling like Stone Cold had to which led to his being inducted. Plus when you think about it, there are a lot of non WWE wrestlers in the Hall.

Verne Gagne is in the WWE Hall an he never wrestled for WWE
Jim Crockett is in the Hall an never worked for them
Bill Watts is in
Antonio Inoki will be
Stu Hart will be
Pete MUTHERFUCKIN ROSE is in the fucking Hall
William "The Refrigerator" Perry is in the Hall
Nick Bockwinkel is in
High Chief Peter Miavia is in
Eddie Graham is in
Gordon Solie is in
The Von Erichs are in

So why isnt it fit to induct some of the WCW wrestlers? I mean the WCW Hall is non exsistent so they can not be inducted there. It's only fitting that the WWE recognizes the other organizations that have helped pave the way, helped farm talent, help motivate, and helped play a role in wrestling.

And I think the poster before me is right, Sting has very few years left in the business and he may want to go out having wrestled at a Wrestlemania just once. I mean WWE does do 1 Night Only contracts as we have seen in the past with RVD and a few others not to mention they signed JR to a 1 Night Only contract to be able to extend his contract fully before it ran out. So Yeah I think Sting should be honored in the Hall and maybe just maybe Sting will retire in a WWE ring at a Wrestlemania after one last match. As a TRUE Stinger fan I can pray and hope because I know I for one would want to see Sting on the GRANDEST STAGE of them ALL even if it is just for one night.......Hell they do not even have to have any story behind his match, just throw Sting and Triple H together and let em wrestle one another give Sting the win and let him say goodbye to his fans. That would be a classy smart wise and money making way to send Sting out of the ring an into retirement.

 

[hatehabsforever]

So let me run another hypothetical by you all, albeit a silly one.

Say TNA does not fold, and it remains a viable competitor to the WWE for years to come. Wrestlers come and wrestlers go, and eventually Vince decides it's time to call it a career himself. Rather than pass the company over to Shane or Stephanie or HHH, he decides to sell it, and Panda (I think this is who currently owns TNA) decides to buy it.

TNA decides to create a TNA Hall of Fame. Not a professional wrestling hall of fame, but specifically a TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame. And WWE is now defunct.

So the first class of the TNA Hall of Fame is announced, and it consists of HHH, HBK, and John Cena. Now neither of them has wrestled a day with TNA, and don't ever plan to. But even though they wrestled exclusively for the competition, no one would argue with their contributions to the wrestling industry.

All of you TNA fans would have no problems with these guys being inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame? I personally think it would be ridiculous. And therefore it's equally ridiculous to put Sting into the WWE Hall of Fame, not having spent one moment in the organization, just because Vince bought the rights to put him there.

Lex Luger, the Steiners, Ron Simmons, at least all spent some time in the WWE. Sting has spent none. Doesn't make sense to me. At all. And I cannot believe that after 400+ viewings of this thread, not one other person has stepped up to agree with what I'm saying.

 

[KillBill]

Hell they do not even have to have any story behind his match, just throw Sting and Triple H together and let em wrestle one another give Sting the win and let him say goodbye to his fans. That would be a classy smart wise and money making way to send Sting out of the ring an into retirement.

I'm sure HHH would be all for it.......HBK would be better. The 2 guys who never jumped ship during the monday nite wars is a better theme.

As far as Sting never wrestling forr WWE, he already has. Technically, WWE owned WCW on the last nite of Nitro, and Sting did wrestle.

This is a great idea, brings back an old school feel, and I like the idea of them maybe wrestling at Mania. It would be awesome to get to go back in time for 1 more nite, these guys have all deserved it.

 

[matman8540]

A WCW themed Hall Of Fame ceremony next year in the ATL will be an excellent idea. Even if the wrestlers they put in either didn't compete in the E, or had short runs in the E, all their contributions were significant. This despite the fact, for the most part, that the E tries their best to whitewash and eliminate history. As far as who should be in, my opinion would be Luger, the Steiners, the Road Warriors, Arn Anderson, the Rock & Roll Express, and the Midnight Express. Yes, I know it's tag team heavy, but, two people who belong may still be active at the time; which would be Sting and Booker T. Also, some of the big managers at that time may not be uhhh...on speaking terms with the E. Well, you can make a case to include Paul Ellering with the Road Warriors. After all, for the majority of their tenure, they were inseparable. JJ Dillon, maybe. But two managers that belong, but would tell Vince to stuff it are Jim Cornette & Paul Heyman. Those reasons have been well documented.

 

[hatehabsforever]

So are you assuming that a casual fan only watches the WWE and not WCW, ECW, or TNA because I think you're way off base with that one. I'm sure causal fans would realize that there are other promotions out there.

I guess Pete Rose deserves to be inducted into the hall of fame rather than Sting because he did something for the WWE. I suppose we'll be seeing Lawrence Taylor's induction any time soon because at least he wrestled a match for the WWE unlike Sting.

I see no problem with them having a WCW-style induction for WM 27 because it is in Atlanta and most of them wrestled for WWE anyway. It would be a cool thing to do and this may be the way that they induct Sting without him actually wrestling for the WWE and Sting always has had a huge fanbase so I'm not worried about the casual fan not knowing who he is.

I guess it all depends on how you define a "casual wrestling fan." I consider a casual fan as one who really doesn't watch the product involving any of the organizations or brands, and just would recognize names or faces from mainstream attention over and above the wrestling world. These people would recognize the Rock from his movies, or his TV interviews on Leno or shows like this, becasue they don't watch wrestling. They would know Hogan because he transcended the wrestling business. And by this definition, no, these casual wrestling fans wouldn't know who the hell Sting is, because they have likely never watched or heard of WCW, TNA, or ECW. If they have heard of these other groups, I wouldn't consider them "casual" fans.

The Pete Rose or L.T. analogies aren't valid because they were/would be inducted in the celebrity wing, not as actual wrestlers, and you know it. And at least their accomplishments, however insignificant, happened in the WWF/WWE, rahter than in a rival company.

Again, in tems of the guys who performed in both organizations such as Luger or the Steiners, I could be convinced of their appropriateness. But not Sting, who has never appeared in the WWE, not even once.

 

[jmyers19]

I have to say I like the idea of them basing a HOF around WCW. I never followed WCW but a lot of great superstars came from the company, its the company that beat WWF 82 weeks straight. Its irrelevant whether or not they've been under contract by the WWE, this year Antonio Inoki, the Japanese Wrestler is being inducted into the HOF, he's never wrestled with WWE, neither has Maurice Vachon, who is also being inducted. But the way I see it is that they're commemorating past wrestlers and its great seeing others, not just former or current WWE employees being inducted but others aswell who have left their legacy in wrestling no matter what country they've wrestled in or what company they're from. Whether or not Sting is inducted given his status in TNA is for another day because we just don't know at this point.

 

[DERO1979]

I totally agree with those who think Sting should NOT be in the Hall of Fame. It's the WWE Hall of Fame. I do not know whether or not Inoki wrestled at all in the WWE but I'm pretty sure he did, just not for any extended amount of time.
If the WWE wants to change it to the Wrestling Hall of Fame, Sting should be in no brainer but again, it's the WWE Hall of Fame.
It would be like putting Sadaharu Oh in Cooperstown simply because he was a great Japanese Ball Player. He doesn't deserve to be in Cooperstown cause he never played in the MLB. I think the same premise here applies to Sting....

 

[killer68]

I think this is a Great idea being that their going to be in WCW country it makes perfect sense. As far as people who could be in , Sting,Booker T, Goldberg, The Steiners, The Road Warriors, Ron Simmons, Vader. The two that I have a tough time with are two people. Lex Luger should go in because of what, and how he contributed to the monday night wars. He's really a key player in sparking the "who's jumping ship", and it probably gave other wrestlers from both promotions more leverage to do so, and it definately made all wrestlers more money. But he had some pretty crazy issue's with drugs, and the death of miss elizabeth on his hands even though he's now found god. That brings me to my next one. Chris Benoit, technically speaking on his career alone he should, but with what he did at the end of his life, does one moment really define a man with what he will be for the rest of our memory's? Or do the memory's he previously left us as fan's and his friends and wrestlers define the man. People do snap, people do make huge mistakes and regret it. He took his life for it, that shows he had remorse which means he realized what he did. It could be for a good argument.

 

[Poop Master Flex]

Personally i'm all for a WCW themed Hall Of Fame for next years HOF (assuming it happens). There are plenty of personalities that are currently in the HOF that never had anything to do with the WWE (Gordon Solie for example) so it doesn't really matter if someone like Sting made the HOF in my opinion. I understand its the WWE HOF but as history has shown, its more a HOF for people who contributed to wrestling in some fashion and its not exclusive just to WWE personalities. With that said I would love to see some WCW/NWA greats get recognized.

First and foremost the Road Warriors need to be in the hall of fame, they are the greatest tag team of them all and its a travesty not having them in there. I would also like to see Muta, The horsemen (arn,tully and ole), Magnum TA, The steiners (even though Scott probably killed that idea), Vader, Steve Williams, Terry Gordy, ect.
As you can see, they have plenty of WCW/NWA guys that could be in the HOF without a problem.