WWE Hall of Fame 2008

[Hardcore383]

I would say that Savage and Steamboat should definitely get inducted in the same year. It might be kinda cool if they inducted each other.... On the same wavelegnth, you gotta get Elizabeth in there for the manager. DiBiase should go in just because hes one of the greatest Heels of all time. I agree that Owen should be inducted and by Bret. Also, nobody ever seems to remember to throw Bob Backlunds name in there. He DID hold the title for 6 years.

 

[TJ2069]

Two guys no one said that i think could make the 08 HOF

Haystacks Calhoun (One of the most loved wrestlers of his time and a clear fan pleaser)

and the other

TAZZ (i was shocked that he wasent put in this year with the restart of ECW but i can see them sending him or Terry Funk a invite for 08.)

 

[Y 2 Jake]

NO LISTING. Is this in the spam zone? I dont believe it is. So dont spam in it. And now ignore my spammy post. I thank you.

 

[joyner78]

1. The Original 4 Horseman (The Headliners) - The rumor is that Flair's gonna retire after WM24. (Inducted by HHH and Shawn Michaels).

2. Ron Simmons - 1st African American Heavyweight Champion (Inducted by JBL).

3. Gordon Soile - No disrespect to J.R., but should have been in before J.R. (Inducted by J.R.)

4. Bam Bam Bigelow - The best big man in the business (Inducted by Taz).

5. Terry Funk - Can't say anything, should have been in along time ago. (Inducted by Mick Foley).

6. Road Warriors and Paul Ellering - The best tag team ever (Inducted by Dusty Rhodes).

7. The Von Erics - The first family of wrestling in my opinion (Inducted by Jerry Lawler).

8. Brian Pillman - The father of the cruiserweight division in the united states (Inducted by Stone Cold).


Macho Man and Liz, The Hart Family, The British Bulldogs, Rick Rude, Howard Finkel, Ricky Steamboat, The Million Dollar Man and Demolition probably wouldn't get inducted til WM25.

 

[TheLoneWolf]

The Outsiders- Kevin Nash and Scott Hall had everlasting impact on wrestling. They should either being inducted as the Outsiders, their WWE nWo characters, or as Razor and Diesel.

The British Bulldog- The greatest Englishmen ever.

The Rock- Since he's retired and all he should be in the HOF. Also, he's probably the second most popular wrestler of all-time behind Hogan.

Howard Finkel- Greatest announcer ever.

Paul Bearer- Managed two of WWE's most popular wrestlers, that being Taker and Kane

Mike Tyson- Hell, they inducted the Frig as celebrity inductee, why not Iron Mike.

 

[Big Fella]

My guesses for the HOF 2008 would be Luna Vachon, Chyna, possibly Stone Cold, Faarooq (Ron Simmons), Owen Hart, Rick Steiner, Crash Holly, maybe a tag-team like Mosh and Trasher (The Headbangers)

Are you serious?

Stone Cold probably doesn't want to go in.

Rick Steiner, maybe.
Owen Hart, why not?
Farooq, maybe.

Luna Vachon, Chyna, Crash Holly, and Mosh and Trasher? The problem with a WWE HOF is that if you start putting average talents in it, ultimately, every Super Star was on TV from 84-present day will eventually be in.

I like River's list, for the most part. While it is necessary to add big stars from the 80's to keep the induction night popular, real stars from the past like Lou Thesz eventually need to get in as well.

 

[quietstorm5548]

ricky steamboat ...defenitely belongs in the hall of fame ...even though hogan was too much of a punk to ever give him a title shot...most importantly just based on his match with savage and wm3 alone

 

[TJ2069]

ricky steamboat ...defenitely belongs in the hall of fame ...even though hogan was too much of a punk to ever give him a title shot...most importantly just based on his match with savage and wm3 alone

Steamboat and Vince are on no speaking terms same as with Randy Savage thats why neither have made the HOF yet and from the sounds of it neither side seems to be caving in anytime soon.

 

[dlew24]

LOD Flair Demolition British Bulldog Owen Fink Austin Foley and unfortunatly benoit isn't going to be in the HOF just because of all of this.

 

[TJ2069]

I think Benoit will be in if he didn't kill family

Defintly Flair if he retires

austin and Foley are big possiblities too.

I agree 100% that Chris was a HOF. I would even go as far as saying he could have headlined his class. But its amazing how a sure hall of famer in the matter of a day goes to absolute no chance that he will ever be in the HOF. Just look what the wwe has done on tuesday alone. Removed all his merchindice,removed his pics and profile and even have removed him from his matches he has had on ppv dvds for sale. It looks like the wwe is rubbing themself clean of Chris Benoit

 

[Mexican Geek]

I cant see Austin as a HoF............YET! LOL!
Seriously, he still have plenty to do in the biz (discard wrestling of course...) i think he has 2 more movies in projects, maybe more involvement in some special matches, cutting some crazy shit promos from time to time....and induct him in the HoF is not the right step yet.

I'll go with Farooq(simmons) as the first african american champ, great figure at his time and a very funny guy, loyal to the company.
Frankly i dont know who else, maybe Flair if he retires...oh wait!! Maybe he could sign a renewal for another 5 years, and reign the Cruiserweight division WOOOOOOOO!

The bulldog? mmhhmmm, i would wait a little more, who knows and Vince changes his mind about having a Wrestlemania overseas... how sounds to you: Wrestlemania 26:The British Invasion (cheesy, I know...)
...imagine inducting The Bulldog at the New Wembley Stadium, with more than 90,000 damn proud and enthusiastic English fans! Nut-fucking-house.

 

[Stosser7799]

Here is my list for the the Hall of Fame:

Randy Savage- this guy has to be in.....I don't care about whose feelings may be hurt but for the sake of the fans this needs to get done. Bret Hart put his personal feelings aside for the fans. This needs to be done and since next year is the 20th anniversary of him winning the title it would be fitting.

Ricky Steamboat- I seriously thought that him and Savage would of gone in this year being it was the 20th anniversary of their legendary match in Detroit, but they can do it this year.

Dick Murdock- One of the toughest men in the business and a great heel

Miss Elizabeth- The first lady of wrestling deserves to be in. She was one of a kind and there has never been another like her since. Could also be a way to help persuade Randy to become involved....he hasn't been the same since Liz's death.

Demolition- One of the most popular teams in the 80's. Had one of the greatest tag matches I can remember with the Harts at Summerslam 90.

Davey Boy Smith- One of the greatest wrestlers to come out of England also one of the most popular....First European Champ, two time I.C. champ and multiple time tag team champ.

Owen Hart- The tradegy of Owen is what could of been....Was on pace to go down has one of the best...Multiple time I.C. Champ and Tag Team Champ. This one is long overdue.

Well this is who i would like to see for next year obviously not all of them are going to be on the "list" for next year. The might wait till Wrestlemania is in Toronto again before putting the Bulldog and Owen in....Wouldn't mind seeing Paul Bearer in as well as been off T.V. for awhile and definitely deserves to be in. Plus we might also get to see the Undertaker break character for once and induct his good friend.

 

[EPN17]

Ric Flair (though he's a given) - inducted by Triple H and HBK

The RoadWarriors (Greatest tag team in history and from Chicago bitches!!!) - inducted by Animal's son (maybe).

Terry Funk (Lord of the hardcore!) - inducted by Dreamer and Foley

Davey Boy Smith - inducted by his son

Owen Hart (Long overdue) - inducted by Bret Hart

Ricky Steamboat - inducted by Ric Flair

Ron Simmons - inducted by JBL

Chris Benoit (He fucking deserves to be in there) - inducted by Edge, Chavo, and Regal.

Maybe's

Randy Savage - inducted by Hulk Hogan LOL

Demolition (another great tag team) - inducted by ?

Trish Stratus (She is retired now, why not?) - inducted by Torrie Wilson or Victoria

And just curious, since he's gonna retire soon, does anyone think Sting would ever get inducted despite the fact he never wrestled for Vince?

 

[Hdog684]

Chris Benoit (He fucking deserves to be in there) - inducted by Edge, Chavo, and Regal.

WHAT?!?!?!?!? It's fucking ridiculous to even bring his name into the discussion. Chris Benoit is a murderer. You realize that, don't you? He's not just a murderer, he's a fucking child murderer. HE MURDERED HIS OWN FUCKING SON!!!! How do you not realize that? I am baffled that anybody could have lived under a rock long enough to not know this guy fucking killed his own wife and son. How is that possible? The guy fucking killed his son. And you want him in the Hall of Fame? If I was Edge, Chavo, or Regal and the WWE came up to me and said "We're inducting Benoit into the HOF and we want you to give the induction speech" I'd quit the WWE immediately. If I'm a guy like JR, Lawler, Hogan, Hart, etc. that's already in the HOF and they announce Benoit's going in, I immediately announce that I'm suing the WWE to take me OUT of the Hall of Fame. What a fucking ridiculous thing to say that Benoit deserves to be there. Fucking ridiculous and fucking idiotic. You should be ashamed of yourself.

 

[Hdog684]

Steamboat and Vince are on no speaking terms same as with Randy Savage thats why neither have made the HOF yet and from the sounds of it neither side seems to be caving in anytime soon.

No, they (Steamboat and Vince) are on fine terms now. Steamboat actually works for the WWE as a road agent and has made several appearances for them. He was in the backstage dance segment at WM 23, he was at Vengeance Night of Champions as a former IC champion, and makes regular appearances as a special guest referee at house shows and on international tours, usually in WWE title matches.

Certainly he's a lock for the Hall of Fame one day, it would seem it's just a matter of time. And with the rumors of Ric Flair being inducted this year and having a retirement match at WM, my dream would be a Flair vs. Steamboat double retirement match at WM. Steamboat suggested a match with Flair at WM 22 but it was nixed.

Besides them, Bruno Sammartino and Randy Savage are worth mentioning because they're absolute locks if they ever get on good terms with WWE, but it remains to be seen if that ever happens. Ultimate Warrior probably belongs in that category as well, but he's certainly not going ot be on good terms with the WWE anytime soon.

Speaking of Savage, I would think Miss Elizabeth certainly has a place if her family or whoever agree to it. If not her than somebody like Davey Boy Smith, Owen Hart, Bam Bam Bigelow, Rick Rude, Yokozuna, somebody like that...not sure they'd want to overload on dead people in one year, but maybe two them.

Ron Simmons, Jake Roberts, Bob Backlund (is he still in TNA?), Ken Patera, Honkytonk Man, the Bushwackers, Ted DiBiase are all good candidates.

On the non-wrestling side Howard Finkel is a lock. Paul Bearer probably goes in eventually, though maybe not until after Undertaker retires so Mark Calaway can induct him.

Since they seem to be putting non-WWE wrestlers (Verne Gagne, Nick Bockwinkel) in lately, I could see Lou Thesz going in.

They also have that celebrity wing, I could see Mr T and Lawrence Taylor (he's undefeated at WrestleMania) going in there eventually, maybe Muhammed Ali.

Anyway, here's my final prediction for the 2008 Class: Rick Flair, Ted DiBiase, Lou Thesz, Gordon Solie, The Bushwackers, Miss Elizabeth, Davey Boy Smith, and Lawrence Taylor.

 

[EPN17]

WHAT?!?!?!?!? It's fucking ridiculous to even bring his name into the discussion. Chris Benoit is a murderer. You realize that, don't you? He's not just a murderer, he's a fucking child murderer. HE MURDERED HIS OWN FUCKING SON!!!! How do you not realize that? I am baffled that anybody could have lived under a rock long enough to not know this guy fucking killed his own wife and son. How is that possible? The guy fucking killed his son. And you want him in the Hall of Fame? If I was Edge, Chavo, or Regal and the WWE came up to me and said "We're inducting Benoit into the HOF and we want you to give the induction speech" I'd quit the WWE immediately. If I'm a guy like JR, Lawler, Hogan, Hart, etc. that's already in the HOF and they announce Benoit's going in, I immediately announce that I'm suing the WWE to take me OUT of the Hall of Fame. What a fucking ridiculous thing to say that Benoit deserves to be there. Fucking ridiculous and fucking idiotic. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Benoit is a murderer and was also one of the greatest wrestlers in the WWE and unfortunately, he will probably be remembered as the former instead of the latter. But that doesn't mean he doesn't deserve to be inducted (though chances of it happening are microscopic). He does derserve to be in there, a true fucking wrestling would know that. Despite what he did, I'm a Benoit fan and will probably be one till the day I die.

 

[drmagic326]

Heres My list of inductees:
Barry Windam(sorry if i spelt it wrong): He signed a road agent contract earlier this year and hes a possible inductee.
Ricky Steamboat: also signed a road agent contract this year and also to produce a dvd later in the next year or so.so hes possible.
British Bulldog: Great Wrestler.Legendary and his son is in WWE now so thats who could induct him
Macho Man Randy Savage: Oooooh Yeeah i know him and vince arent on good terms but Vince and bret werent either. so Randy is possible.
Chris Benoit: Say hes a murderer all you want, he still deserves a spot in the hall of fame for what he's done in wrestling.
Owen Hart: Great Technical wrestler, had all the skills along with a great wrestling career. If Martha Hart can just let vince put him in the HOF that would be great.
Brian Pillman: Loose Cannon , Flyin Brian whatever you want to call him he deserves a spot in the HOF
Ric Flair: 30 plus year career in wrestling. 2008 or 2009 will be ric's year
Demolition: The Bill Eadie and Barry Darasow version should be inducted because they built the demolition team to what it is today. plus they were a legendary heel tag-team.

 

[greenbeast95]

Many great names listed, many terrible names(Head Bangers????).

I have a strong feeling with the release of the Horseman and Von Erich DVD's that they have the best chance.

Many wrestlers who have passed on could go in, including Owen, Bulldog, Rick Rude, Bossman, Bam Bam, Yokozuna, Pillman, or how about Earthquake?

Some 80's guys that need to be in are Ted Dibiase, Ricky Steamboat, Honky Tonk Man, Rick Martel, and Jake Roberts. If Nikolai Volkoff and Big John Studd got in, those 3 should definitely be in. (Nikolai and Studd were both deserving, no disrespect intended.) I do think Savage is deserving but it just isn't going to happen for a while.

I think alot of names mentioned might be too soon, like Rock or Austin. Though deserving of the hall, there are too many great past champions like Bruno, Backlund, Koloff, or Harley Race that need to be recognized first.

Some great tag-teams could go in like the Road Warriors, Demolition, The Koloff's, or how about The Crusher and the Bruiser from AWA? They were the first "Powerhouse" tag team, and argueably one of the most popular teams in the 60's and 70's.

I also believe that someday Sting will get in, and I think that WWE is leaving that door open by how much coverage he gets on the 24/7 shows and how he's never been edited out or not talked about. He'll obviously have to quit TNA for this to happen, but who knows?

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Names being discussed for induction into the WWE Hall of Fame next year include the Von Erichs, Ted DiBiase, Mae Young, Gordon Solie, Rick Rude, and for the celebrity wing, Bob Uecker. Also, they really want Ric Flair, which has been the plan for a long time now, but both sides are currently on the outs.

Great list. Fuck Ric Flairs induction. I think that retired wrestlers only should be inducted. And the chance of Flair retiring from in ring competition is zero.

I'm really happy about the induction of Rude. It's a long time coming. Anybody who can make Warrior look good is a god in my opinion.

The Von Erichs is an intresting choice. Not because they dont deserve it. The majority of them do. It'll be an empty stage mind. But the fact that there inducting them at a time when everyones talking about drugs in wrestling. And most of them had problems. The fact that three of them shot themselves wont be missed by the media either.

Ted Dibiase is another that should have been inducted years ago. I hope that his induction leads to a managerial return. His son has potential. But he's a bit bland. His father would help him get over.

 

[San AntonioSon21]

I'm taking the current state of WWE relations into consideration when listing these names and trying to be as realistic as possible. This is who i think will be in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2008:

Ric Flair - I think his current situation with WWE will be resolved, and he'll be in a main event level program again before Survivor Series. This will/should be the series that leads into what will be his final match at Wrestlemania 24. Flair has stated he will leave the business behind once he is done and move on with his life. It's only fitting that Flair headline this class and go out the next day and give us one last memorable match at WM 24. (Inducted by Triple H)

Gordon Solie - The "Dean" of wrestling announcers was based for years out of the state of Florida, home of WM24. His contributions to Florida Wrestling, Georgia Championship Wrwestling and finally NWA/Crockett Promotions are immeasurable. There have been other play by play guys more colorful, more youthful, and more exciting - but none were better. Gordon Solie remains the measuring stick and Jim Ross would be the first to admit that. (Inducted by Jim Ross)

The Von Erich Family (Fritz, David, Kevin and Kerry) - This is made much easier, with the recent agreement between the family and WWE. With the impending release of the World Class retrospective DVD later this year, fans will hopefully see their contributions to the business in a different light than just its tragedy. Kevin Von Erich and his mother Doris, are both still alive and able to receive this award on behalf of the family. (Inducted by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin)

Rick Steamboat - One of the great in-ring performers of the last 30 years. I've questioned his passion for the business during the last three decades, but at his best - few were better than Rick Steamboat. As a tag team champion and later World Champion in the NWA, through his memorable run with WWE in the 1980's, Steamboat always embodied class and was the ultimate babyface. (Inducted by Shawn Michaels)

Mil Mascaras - One of the definitive masked wrestlers in Mexico, and the forefather to stars like Jushin Liger and later Rey Mysterio. Like Andre the Giant, Mil Mascaras was a wrestler of the people, traveling all over the world as a main event level attraction in NWA. AWA and WWE as well as Japan and countless international promotions. For those of us that thrill at the exploits of the 619 - it is time for WWE to honor a true original. (Inducted by Rey Mysterio)

Mae Young - This has been rumored every other year, and I'm surprised it hasn't happened already. WWE fans only know her by her comedy bits during the last decade, but she was an accomplished wrestler for decades. She is the only pro wrestler (Male or female) to compete in EIGHT different decades. (Inducted by Fabulous Moolah)

Howard Finkel - Like "Mean Gene" Okerlund, Finkel has been a standard bearer of countless WWE historical moments. One of the most - if not THE most recognizable ring voice in wrestling history. If the HOF will honor men like Okerlund, and Ross for their contributions behind the mic, than this guy has to be honored as well. (Inducted by Gene Okerlund)

Ted Dibiase - The "Million Dollar Man" was a great performer for the NWA, Georgia and MId-South regions for many years, as well as a huge star in Japan. But he reached massive popularity upon his WWE debut in 1987. His run as one of the company's biggest heels lasted nearly 5 years, and he was responsible for some of the biggest moments in WWE history. He is on good terms with WWE, and I think the ceremony wouldn't be complete without inducting one of the marquee stars of the 1980's. (Inducted by JBL)

 

[San AntonioSon21]

***Don't think it would e a good idea for the Von Erichs to go in this year***

With the upcoming release of the WWE produced Triumph and Tragedy of World Class DVD,the presence of the Von Erichs and World Class footage on WWE 24/7, and the Von Erichs being mentioned more often on WWE shows - I don't see a more ideal time.

This is probably going to be one of the most likely inductions in 2008, if you ask me. I won't call it a LOCK - but it's pretty close.

I think WWE would like to honor them while Doris Von Erich is still alive, so both she and Kevin Von Erich could accept on the families behalf.

In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if this honor was part of the agreement the WWE made with the Von Erichs in relation to acquiring the World Class video library last year.

 

[TheOneBigWill]

WHAT?!?!?!?!?

I didn't say anything.

It's fucking ridiculous to even bring his name into the discussion.

I'm not 100% sure "ridiculous" is the word that should be used. Unbelieveable, maybe. Unreal, probably. But the man was a GREAT wrestler, & it is the Wrestling Hall of Fame.. so to bring his name in as a mention is not "ridiculous," probably just not advisable at the present time.

Chris Benoit is a murderer. You realize that, don't you?

I've seen a couple news reports, so the thought had crossed my mind once or twice.. at least 2 dozen times for good measure.

He's not just a murderer, he's a fucking child murderer. HE MURDERED HIS OWN FUCKING SON!!!! How do you not realize that? I am baffled that anybody could have lived under a rock long enough to not know this guy fucking killed his own wife and son. How is that possible? The guy fucking killed his son.

You could be a little bit more respectful of the homeless. Not everyone owns a t.v. & even some that do, don't have access to C.N.N. or other cable news channels. And last time I checked, murder is murder.. being a child just makes it worse, it doesn't actually change the crime.

And you want him in the Hall of Fame?

Actually, yes. Again, its the WRESTLING Hall of Fame.. not the "Humanitarian of Fame."

If I was Edge, Chavo, or Regal and the WWE came up to me and said "We're inducting Benoit into the HOF and we want you to give the induction speech" I'd quit the WWE immediately.

I wish I was Edge, personally. Chavo's unofficially only still working there because of his Uncle, & because he's willing to bend over backwards to do whatever for storylines. Regal is a kiss-up. --- Besides all that, I think Quitting is a bit much, you can simply deny it, or turn down the idea of inducting him ya know.

If I'm a guy like JR, Lawler, Hogan, Hart, etc. that's already in the HOF and they announce Benoit's going in, I immediately announce that I'm suing the WWE to take me OUT of the Hall of Fame.

Jim Ross & Jerry Lawler wouldn't do that, because they like making the money they're getting. And they've went along with worse ideas that Vince McMahon has had. I can see Hogan doing something like that, as he's basically out of a job right now & needs to get back in the spotlight, that t.v. show of his isn't doing him huge favors. But for the record, Hogan ran his mouth about all this being Nancy's fault because she was a devil lover, & crap. And Hart? Bret Hart went on t.v. after finding out all the Benoit murder stuff & defended Benoit. I'd think Bret Hart would be a top selection TO induct him.

What a fucking ridiculous thing to say that Benoit deserves to be there. Fucking ridiculous and fucking idiotic. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Actually, this is my best impression of Jake.. I hope he likes it.

 

[San AntonioSon21]

Ultimately, unlike legitimate pro sports, the WWE Hall of Fame is not decided by a committee, but by one man: Vince McMahon.

Far more worthy wrestlers than Benoit, have been omitted thus far from the WWE Hall of Fame based on their frosty relationship with McMahon.

I cannot imagine Vince McMahon knowingly inviting the amount of negative mainstream publicity that would follow, if he chose to honor Chris Benoit with a Hall induction.

I don't think anyone would disagree that Benoit was worthy as a performer.

Unfortunately, the actions of the last 48 hours of his life will be left as his legacy much more than his career as a wrestler.

Despite what we may feel about WWE and McMahon, I sincerely believe he will never honor Chris Benoit in this way.

Even as an ardent fan of Benoit the wrestler - I don't have a problem with it at all.

We have to be able to separate this incident from our feelings as wrestling fans and look at it with objective eyes.

 

[wwe1581]

I think 2008 should have all of the Horsemen inducted headlined by Nature Boy Ric Flair, Tull Blanchard, Ole & Arn Anderson, J.J. Dillon they could be inducted as a team and all individually as well

Also Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat one of the best ever former NWA Heavyweight Champion, WCW TV Champion, WCW TAg Team Champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion and more

Mike Rotundo was an All American at the University of Syracuse than entered professional wrestling and won the WWE Tag Team Championship with Barry Windham twice in 1985 he later returned to WWE and joined forces with Ted Dibiase and they formed Money Inc. a team which captured the Tag Titles on three occasions

The Von Erich Family which gave so much to the sport of professional wrestling could be inducted as well

 

[1kj1]

Savage is the defo pick for the fame. It would surprise me to see the ultimate warrior there after his feud withwwe itself. I al respect he doesnt deserve it.Wat a waste he was. Benoit also shot his chances of makn it shame really one of the best for our time. I like the idea of the bulldog and owen hart both inducted by bret and his old man. But they shud induct the legion of doom best tag of all time.