WWE Hall of Fame 2008

[hugrad]

I ve always felt these guys should have gotten consideration for the hall of fame sooner than they have:KING KONG BUNDY,Rick Rude, Adrian Adonis
Owen Hart, Davey Boy Smith.
My other guesses would be The Fink Howard Finkel, Ax and Smash of Demolition, Stu Hart, Honky Tonk Man, Terry Funk,Ted White and Im not sure if Jack Tunney got inducted. I thought that later on, WWE may consider the Brooklyn Brawler, Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Michael Hayes, Lex Luger and Ron Simmons. DAMN!! I forgot YOKOZUNA and Hercules And Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Hercules is questionable.

 

[hugrad]

The bulldog wasnt really known that well based on his last run in WWE. What he has donein his career, few people can lay claim to:
won a battle royal (few people win battle royals)in 92
won intercontinental title
1st European title holder
multiple tag team champion
hardcore champion
member of Hart Foundation
held 2 titles at once as a dual champion
he main evented a few shows
BUT he was there from the early 80s into the 21st Century..before the Undertaker came around.
He was one of few who i felt gave very well impacted wrestling matches with guys his size and greater. Its a shame when he went to WCW , he had that accident when he was slammed on a secret trap door in the ring and his back never completely healed. He never made it passed 2003

 

[wateredseeds]

Someone else might have thought of this already, but thought I'd throw it in. I think that everyone that goes to a WWE show should start bringing OWEN HART HALL OF FAME signs with them. After all, I think we all know he deserves it most.

 

[arvwillnotdie]

Gotta have the Macho Man Randy Savage, he should have been inducted when Hogan was inducted or at least when Bret Hart was inducted. I was so surprised to NOT see the guy get inducted last year. This could cause some heated debate but I think Chris Benoit should get inducted. Chris Benoit the wrestler was one of the best pure wrestlers wrestling has ever seen in the past 10 years. Chris Benoit the murderer is scum. Benoit the wrestler is awesome, Benoit the murderer, NOT AWESOME! hah just getting that straight before someone tries to pick a fight with meh. Mike Awesome, his suicide really came as a complete shock to me. That dude was a behemoth in the ring and his wrestling skills for a big dude was pretty fn impressive considering his size. Owen Hart, and yeah thats really all I'd like to see in next years HOF.

 

[Enter, Sandman]

I would say Randy Savage and Steve Austin no brainer. for tag team i go with MNM and for deceased wrestler id go with Chris Benoit or bRITISH bULLDOG.

^You know that Nitro/Morrison is still on ECW and is a rising star
Benoit will not be in for a while if at all



Maineventers:
Ric Flair- come on the nature boy, the ladies man, the dirtiest player in the game.
Davey Boy Smith and Owen Heart- the Heart Foundation come on that would be amazing.
Tag Teams
APA- Come on they diserve it, I can here Simmons speech now DAMN
Mangers/Misc
Finkle and Stu Heart

 

[hbk&triple h]

There are so many people that still need to be inducted but haven't. This year should be the year to induct them.

The main introduction should be Ric Flair. He gets inducted the night before his last match. Perosnally, I think Flair deserves it. There is no doubt that he doesn't. He has done so much in his career and it is finally time to recognize it.

The other main introduction should be Ted DiBiase. The man is great and one of the best heels ever. The Million Dollar Man gimmick was so great considering some of the things they did with that. Definitely time for him to be inducted in there.

Another man that needs to be inducted is Rick Martel. The man was great in the ring and truly doesn't get enough recognition. He would be a great choice.

Bulldog and Owen Hart. They both deserve it so much. Bulldog stayed with the company for so long and was great. Personally, I won't for get the Summerslam match with Bret Hart. Owen Hart was a damn fine wrestler. He was a great heel and even more entertaining then Bret in my eyes.

Rick Rude was fucking amazing and was a great heel. The rivalry with the Warrior was great. He was great and deserves to be in there.

Yokozuna and Bam Bam Bigelow are great choices as well. They are both huge men and were big in the WWE. Both deserve a spot in the Hall of Fame.

 

[tha-realist]

Managers:

Slick, definitely. In fact, I think he's the only main manager from the 80's who HASN'T been inducted yet (Jimmy Hart was already, wasn't he? If not, then he should be.)

Deceased Wrestlers:

Rick Rude
Yokozuna
British Bulldog (although I never liked him)
Owen Hart

Tag Teams:

As others have noted, Demolition, or LOD. (I'd prefer to see Demolition myself)

Announcers:

Ring announcer Howard Finkel. He was the VOICE of WWE when it came to ring introductions. Nobody did it better.

Retired wrestlers:

Stone Cold should and will be...but I don't think he should be YET.
Macho Man should be. (someone fill me in as to why he's on bad terms with WWE?)
Ultimate Warrior should be (but I don't see that happening for obvious reasons)
Ted DiBiase (The Million Dollar Man) should definitely be.

 

[FlairFan2003]

I don't see Owen Hart or Davey Boy Smith as Hall Of famers - They were good but not among the greatest of all time. Of course their careers were cut short but that happens.

Savage is a definate - Signing him from Florida was one of the biggest moves McMahon made when building his company national - Next to getting Hogan from the AWA and Piper from NWA this was huge - Savage (along with Hogan) fueled the massive expansion of WWE. He had great wreslemania matches with Hogan and Flair, also competed and won championships in WCW, his feuds with Hogan, Flair, Ted Dibiase, and Ricky Steamboat are the stuff of wrestling legend. Rumor has it he isn't on fond terms with Vince but he deserves to get in.

Road Warriors are no brainers too - Best Tag Team of the modern era, no doubt

Of course, has Bruno Sammartino gone in - I know he definately has bad blood with Vince but lets face it, other than Hogan and Flair, no wrestler since the 1960's deserves HOF status more than Sammartino.

 

[Undercurrent]

Here is my list of those deserving of the HOF 08 and just the HOF in general despite the year of entry. My apologies if this is long.

Jake The Snake Roberts - Here is a man who is widely regarded as the greatest ring psychologist and promo cutter of all time. His matches were always entertaining, he was a company man putting over people more often than he should have, he trained many wrestlers and also helped many of the heels in the 80's get prepared for Hogan. It's very unfortunate that he's battling his demons but I'm sure Jake shall survive as he's always been a survivor. The wrestlers of today could learn so much from this man. Again the HOF just doesn't feel right without Jake there.

The Macho Man Randy Savage - He is without a doubt one of the greatest in ring performers of all time and to go along with that he had a natural charisma that you are born with. It's difficult to imagine where wrestling would be without him. Whether Vince likes him or not the HOF will always feel incomplete without him.

Mick Foley - I will always consider Mick to be one of the most passionate wrestlers I have ever had the pleasure of watching. He was never one of the best wrestlers around but knew how to put on a very entertaining match. His promo abilities were unbelievable. I would put him at the top right under Jake Roberts. Mick had the natural ability to make us laugh, make us angry, make us think and even bring some tears to our eyes. Mick Foley's HOF speech would be worth the Wrestlemania price of admission alone. He's done so much for wrestling and it's time for wrestling to do something for him.

Ted DiBiase - He had a fantastic character to work with that truly lived up to it's full potential. He cut so many memorable promos and had many enjoyable matches. I'll always consider Ted to be one of the best heels of all time and to go along with that one of the greatest to never hold the World Title.


Tag Teams

LOD - The most dominate tag team in wrestling history. They were so colourful and entertaining to watch. No matter where they wrestled they always had the attention of everyone.

The Hart Foundation - The greatest tag team in the history of professional wrestling. Jim may have not been the best wrestler around but him and Bret had a chemistry that was very unique and great to watch. If they ever do get inducted it won't be for a few years but the sooner the better as they deserve it just as much as any other great tag team.

Deceased

Rick Rude- One of the most underrated wrestlers of all time. This guy knew how to put on one hell of a match and knew how to make us absolutely despise him. I was watching some videos of Rude the other day and though he was never a main eventer, he was truly born to be one. I will always miss him.


Misc

Stu Hart - Stu Hart's Dungeon alone should be inducted into the HOF on it's own along with him. I mean look at the list of wrestlers that Stu trained; Bret, Owen, Lance Storm, Billy Graham, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, Curt Hening, Edge etc etc. The list could go on forever. Aside from being the best trainer of all time he founded Stampede Wrestling which was far ahead of it's time and helped out the WWE in multiple ways. Stu Hart belongs in the HOF just as much as Bret.

 

[pun2003hh]

I don't see Owen Hart or Davey Boy Smith as Hall Of famers - They were good but not among the greatest of all time. Of course their careers were cut short but that happens.

I have to disagree with you on Owen Hart. He is truly one of the greatest wrestlers to never hold a world title.

Here is my list:

Ric Flair - I think this is all but confirmed at this point, but it honestly couldn't go to a more deserving individual.

Macho Man Randy Savage - 2 years ago, I would have said not a chance, due to the hatred between WWE and Savage, but time heels all wounds. And with the Macho Man DVD on the way, I think its time.

Ted DiBiase - One of the most potent and hated heels in the 80s, DiBiase mat skills were always first class, and his promos were top notch. Yes, he was light in the title department, but those of you that feel this is a reason for him not to be inducted, I have one word for you. Piper.

Owen Hart - As I said before, he really is one of the greatest wrestlers to never win a world title (along with Mr Perfect). His matches were always top notch, and he had a huge following before his death.

Legion of Doom - Most dominant tag team during the 80s. Enough said.

Gordon Solie - This one is long over due, and as much as I love JR, Solie should have been in way before JR was. For old timers, Solie was the only voice of wrestling.

If the do a celebrity inductee, my vote would either go to Mr. T or Lawrence Taylor, for both competing at Wrestlemania's.

 

[NEW_WWE_OWNER]

I would say Bob Backland, if he isn't in TNA next year
Bruno Sammartino, he is LOOOOOOOOOOOOONG overdue
The Fink Howard Finkel, legendary announcer (still got it)
Owen Hart, if his wife allowed it
LOD, arguably the best tag team in wrestling history
Terry Funk, legendary not only to ECW but the NWA too
Honky Tonk Man, self professed Greatest IC Champ of all time
rick martel (former awa and nwa world champ and wwe intercontinental champ)
Carlos Colon, legendary wrestler in Puerto Rico, multiple title holder

I Totally Agree but:
Bruno said on many occasion that he would NEVER accept the HOF due to all of the bad thigns ehwas said about vince.
Also, you have to add Paul Bearer to the list(inducted by brothers of destruction?)
as well as Eric Bischoff because if not for him, the Monday Night Wars would have NEVER taken place to the extent that they did(inducted by either Shane McMahon or a former WCW Superstar like Booker T or ???)
Sting also should get the nod if he jumps ship from TNA to WWE.
Finally, ROCK SCSA(Stone Cold Steve Austin for those playing at home) and Mick Foley who are 3 of the BEST in the buisness in the 1990's and its just a matter of time now until they are sent in.
Finally(this is just a joke but) GOOSE GOSSAGE HA HA HA!!!

 

[Razz]

Macho Man - Are they releasing the DVD to appease him? I hope so that it works and he agrees. He was many ways the WWE from mid 80's to early 90's only overshadowed by Hogan.

LOD/Roadwarriors - They should have been in their a while ago. Now that it looks like Animal is fully retired it would be good time.

Ted Dibiase - It looks like maybe going in definitely with his good relationship right now with WWE and he is definitely one of the greatest heels and recognizable wrestling characters of all time.

Owen Hart/Stu Hart - If Owen is in this year then why not put Stu in also. Stu is a legend and I think Vince has respect for him from reading Bret's book.

Rick Steamboat - Didn't have the greatest of career in WWE, his match with Macho Man is still one of the best though. They recognize of NWA and other promotions too where he was one of the greatest workers of all time.

Bruno Sammartino - He was the Hogan of WWF before the Hogan era. Does he still have problems with Vince?

Terry Funk - I'm not certain but is he in the WWE hof already? If not he should be in because he is in all other HOF's probably.

Von Erichs - Rumours about this happening it would tie in to the WCCW stuff they have done recently.

Others that should have a chance: Bob Backlund/Tiger Mask/Fabulous FreeBirds/Jake Roberts/Miss Elizabeth/Rick Rude/Rick Martel/King Kong Bundy/British Bulldog/Dynamite Kid/Adrian Adonis/Big Bossman/Bam Bam Bigelow/Warrior(never happen?)

I wouldn't elect Ric Flair till his story line is over. Unless that is indeed his last match at Wrestlemania. Also that rumour Rocky Johnson might be going in since Tony Atlas went last year and if the Rock inducts him that would be great. I wouldn't put Austin/Rock/Foley in yet because I think their still too recent superstars. Passed away stars have exception like Owen.

 

[blackhart07]

-The LOD should be in this year, they are probally the best team ever in pro wrestling.

-Terry Funk should be in there. I mean do we even have to go over what he has done. From the NWA, WCW, ECW, little stints in WWE, WWWF. all his work in Japan. There is a reason he is the living legend.

-Stu Hart ran the best wresling promotion to come out of Canada. Not to mention trained many great wrestlers ex. Jericho, Benoit, Lance Storm, Bret, Owen, Brian Pillman.

-Owen should be in look at his accomplishments IC champion, tag team champion, european champion, KOTR winner. And thats not counting he was on of the best wrestlers to step foot in the ring. Owen was so gifted and has a great mix of technical wrestling, high flying, and mat work.

The British Bulldog- from teaming with the dynomite kid, to his match with Bret at SS 1992. IC champion, first european champion, tag team champion. a great wrestler.

Yokuzuna- should be in there he was so big in the mid 1990's. And was a good big man. One that could move and had more than 3 moves.

Taz- so people may disagree with me on this but, for anyone who watched the original ECW will agree. Taz was made into a monster in ECW and dominated the company for around three years. He was held that company together for a while. He was a credibile champion to. His work in the WWE will probally overshadow it though. But it is a shot in the dark.

 

[Cb21097]

I think Vince K. McMahon should be in the HOF. Maybe not this year, but should be in the next few years. He is one of the people who has made WWE what it is today. Shane, Stephanie, and Linda should induct him. Also definitly Stu Hart, Ric Flair, Owen Hart, The Fink,The Anvil, and The Macho Man!

 

[Total Impact]

My list would be:

Legion of Doom Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk, as they were with out a doubt the Main Event level tag team. You could headline PPV's with this Tag Team so you have to give them credit for that. Plus they held the NWA, AWA, & WWF Tag Team Championship. They gave birth to The Powers of Pain, the Demolition, hell Sting and The Ultimate Warrior. So they have to go in.

Arn Anderson-WCW Tag Team Champion, WCW TV Champion, WWE World Tag Team championships. The enforcer, the main who struck fear in the ehart of many wrestlers over his years in the business. The man who was the backbone of the four horsemen and who broke his back for the business.

Ultimate Warrior- rather you like the guy or not or even how the WWE has made fun of him with the DVD, the Ulitmate Warrior is a name that would have anybody talking and wanting to watch what will teh guy do next. Without a doubt a guy that the WWE made and had some great years as the WWE Champion and I.C. Champion. He was a draw for the company and deserves the honor for a great WWE career.

Owen Hart- without a doubt the most underrated wrestler in WWE history, a main that if wasn't for montreal and his death could of been world champion. a great Tag Team speacilist, King of the Ring, IC Champion, European Champion and a man that made brother vs brother feud the best thing to see in wrestling. He was over rather it was face or heel could make anybody he worked with in the ring look like the greatest. He has to go in.

The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase- The greatest heel in WWE history, I mean who can say they had a longer run as a bad guy than The Million Dolllar Man. King of the ring in 1988. WWE Tag Team Champion, and the man who gave us the Million Dollar Championship and the feud of all-time with Hogan. The legend of the sport of wrestling.

Ricky Steamboat-NWA World Champion, IC Champion, US champion, WCW Tag Team Champion. His matches with Flair are classic and entertaining to this day. His match with Randy Savage at Wrestlemania 3 is a match that is often imitated but never duplicated. He has to be a lock.

The Rock- I mean if anybody was ever to take over the throne as bigger than Hogan, The Rock has taken that on. WWE Champion, WCW Champion, Undisupted Champion, IC Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, Royal Rumble Winner, Main Evented 5 Wrestlemania's in a row, 15-Austin, 16-Fatal 4 Way, 17-Austin, 18-Hogan, 19-Austin. The man was the most entertaining wrestler ever on the mic rather as a heel or a face and always had a entertaining match. He was part of the attitude era and a man that brought wrestling to Hollywood.

Mick Foley- The Hardcore Icon. He may not be the most Hardcore wrestler in all of wrestling, but for the WWE, he was. WWE Champion, First Hardcore Champion, Tag Team Champion, and the main that made hell in a cell a match that will always live in the minds of wrestling fans. Rather as Mankind, Cactus Jack, or Mick Foley he has been an entertaining wrestler who has been able to leave the stigma of wrestler and became best selling author in who by which I've discuss in my english lit class and got and "A." Foleyl deserves the honor for a man who put his body in the business and left his mind at home.

Over All my list:
Main Attraction: The Rock
Main Attraction: The Legion of Doom
Mick Foley
Ultimate Warrior
Arn Anderson
Million Dollar Man
Rick Steamboat
Owen Hart

 

[DeadmanInc.]

Owen Hart - He is probably the best wrestler to never have the World Title. He was charismatic and awesome in the ring, a rare combination. He had quite a few classic matches, it's a shame his career was cut short.

Mick Foley - He is more willing to go to extreme lengths to entertain the fans than anyone in the WWE. His Hell in a Cell matches and Hardcore matches are always memorable. He is truly the Hardcore Legend.

Ted DiBiase - I'm surprised that he wasn't inducted already. His gimmick was very entertaining. He's probably one of the greatest Heels of all time.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

Ted Dibiase...A shock to me he isnt in already, probably one of the top 5 heels of all time, and a personal favorite of mine. Classic feuds, and promos, and some of ths sickest damn theme music ever lol. I really hope they make this decision.

Ric Flair...This could be one for next year I guess, but its obvious guys dont necessarily have to be retired to get in, like JR and the King last year. Of course deserves it as one of the, if not the, greatest wrestler of all time.

Of course Macho Man Randy Savage deserves it, but for whatever reason Vince hates him (or maybe he hates Vince?) so its not happening, or maybe will never happen.

Jake the snake roberts. Awesome face and heel, incredible promos, and one of the most memorable gimmicks for the first boom period.

The British Bulldog...A member of one of the best tag teams of all time, and a part of a lot of exceedingly successfull times and angles, and one of the most beloved superstars during his prime...

I dont belive Owen Hart did anything worthy of being in the hall of fame. Besides the facr that he "died for the buisness" he never did anything of meriting the hall of fame during his carreer.

I dont belive Stone Cold, The Rock, or Foley have been away long enough personally, or are advanced in age enough, to go in this year, they should save them a while IMO...

 

[milenniumman8]

I wouldn't induct Flair this year. I say induct all 4 members of the original 4 Horsemen together; Flair, Arn and Ole Anderson, and Tully Blanchard. They are gonna hafta start inducting some guys that were more WCW and NWA wrestlers like these guys and like Larry Zybysko. Or how about another group like the Freebirds; Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts?

Jake Roberts and Ted Dibiase should both go in as well, I would even make a case possibly for Lex Luger. Tag Teams like Demolition and LOD. What about Rocky Johnson and have The Rock induct him?

 

[milenniumman8]

My list would be:

Legion of Doom Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk, as they were with out a doubt the Main Event level tag team. You could headline PPV's with this Tag Team so you have to give them credit for that. Plus they held the NWA, AWA, & WWF Tag Team Championship. They gave birth to The Powers of Pain, the Demolition, hell Sting and The Ultimate Warrior. So they have to go in.

Arn Anderson-WCW Tag Team Champion, WCW TV Champion, WWE World Tag Team championships. The enforcer, the main who struck fear in the ehart of many wrestlers over his years in the business. The man who was the backbone of the four horsemen and who broke his back for the business.

Ultimate Warrior- rather you like the guy or not or even how the WWE has made fun of him with the DVD, the Ulitmate Warrior is a name that would have anybody talking and wanting to watch what will teh guy do next. Without a doubt a guy that the WWE made and had some great years as the WWE Champion and I.C. Champion. He was a draw for the company and deserves the honor for a great WWE career.

Owen Hart- without a doubt the most underrated wrestler in WWE history, a main that if wasn't for montreal and his death could of been world champion. a great Tag Team speacilist, King of the Ring, IC Champion, European Champion and a man that made brother vs brother feud the best thing to see in wrestling. He was over rather it was face or heel could make anybody he worked with in the ring look like the greatest. He has to go in.

The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase- The greatest heel in WWE history, I mean who can say they had a longer run as a bad guy than The Million Dolllar Man. King of the ring in 1988. WWE Tag Team Champion, and the man who gave us the Million Dollar Championship and the feud of all-time with Hogan. The legend of the sport of wrestling.

Ricky Steamboat-NWA World Champion, IC Champion, US champion, WCW Tag Team Champion. His matches with Flair are classic and entertaining to this day. His match with Randy Savage at Wrestlemania 3 is a match that is often imitated but never duplicated. He has to be a lock.

The Rock- I mean if anybody was ever to take over the throne as bigger than Hogan, The Rock has taken that on. WWE Champion, WCW Champion, Undisupted Champion, IC Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, Royal Rumble Winner, Main Evented 5 Wrestlemania's in a row, 15-Austin, 16-Fatal 4 Way, 17-Austin, 18-Hogan, 19-Austin. The man was the most entertaining wrestler ever on the mic rather as a heel or a face and always had a entertaining match. He was part of the attitude era and a man that brought wrestling to Hollywood.

Mick Foley- The Hardcore Icon. He may not be the most Hardcore wrestler in all of wrestling, but for the WWE, he was. WWE Champion, First Hardcore Champion, Tag Team Champion, and the main that made hell in a cell a match that will always live in the minds of wrestling fans. Rather as Mankind, Cactus Jack, or Mick Foley he has been an entertaining wrestler who has been able to leave the stigma of wrestler and became best selling author in who by which I've discuss in my english lit class and got and "A." Foleyl deserves the honor for a man who put his body in the business and left his mind at home.

Over All my list:
Main Attraction: The Rock
Main Attraction: The Legion of Doom
Mick Foley
Ultimate Warrior
Arn Anderson
Million Dollar Man
Rick Steamboat
Owen Hart

You have a great list but its just way too soon for The Rock, Foley, or Austin

I would say for 2008 go with Macho Man, Ted Dibiase, Demolition, Owen and Stu Hart, The Fink, and Slick

Then for 2009 Build the whole Hall of Fame Class around Flair and and his career. I think Arn and Flair defn should go in together, then go with Steamboat, Ole Anderson and Tully Blanchard. and maybe LOD. Make the entire class centered around Flair and his days in the NWA. Then by 2010 guys like Austin, Foley, and Rock would be gone long enough to induct them. I think just like in baseball, football, etc. WWE should make someone wait a certain amount of time before inducting them

 

[wrestlingfreak_21]

While there are several worthy candidates, the only person in my book who truly, truly, truly deserves to be inducted is Owen Hart. The man was not only a great techical wrestler, but a great sell. Just think what he could have become!!! . He emulated what the business should represents. He stayed away from drugs and alcohol and he was a great family man. The man, in my opinion, died literally for the business. He truly deserves to be honored in such a context. Unfortunately, I think this would take Vince taking responsibility (at least some of it) for what happened.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

Just think what he could have become!!!

exactly. COULD HAVE BECOME. but he didnt, and never did anything to deserve being in the HALL OF FAME. Its reserved for the best of the best of the best, and Owen is not that. Just becuase he died in an accident, while yes it was extremely tragic, doesnt qualify him for the Hall of fame. Thats to say that every wrestler who ever died of wrestling related reasons ( I would say steroid use is in the same league almost) should be in the hall of fame. He has two classic matches, and they were both with Bret Hart. He had one or two real good years,and they were becuase of being involved in a feud with one of the greatest of all time, Bret Hart. COULD have been really good. er, probably. But never did anything to deserve being in the hall of fame. Just becuase someone dies, doesnt make them great. It just means they were involved in a terrible tragic accident.

 

[Total Impact]

You have a great list but its just way too soon for The Rock, Foley, or Austin

I would say for 2008 go with Macho Man, Ted Dibiase, Demolition, Owen and Stu Hart, The Fink, and Slick

Then for 2009 Build the whole Hall of Fame Class around Flair and and his career. I think Arn and Flair defn should go in together, then go with Steamboat, Ole Anderson and Tully Blanchard. and maybe LOD. Make the entire class centered around Flair and his days in the NWA. Then by 2010 guys like Austin, Foley, and Rock would be gone long enough to induct them. I think just like in baseball, football, etc. WWE should make someone wait a certain amount of time before inducting them

The Rock is done with wrestling and is never coming back. He is get about 7-10 million a movie, he is never going to wrestle again, as it's not in his blood. He never had areal passsion for the business like he said he had, but he was great and deserves the honor. Plus Eddie G got in,so it's not early for Rock or Foley.

The WWE doesn't have a waiting rule so that's why I think Rock should be in, plus seeing as the WWE only puts guys in that Vince likes, I doubt Macho Man will ever get in. Maybe when Steph is running the company as I heard that Macho and the Billion Dollar Princess have history.

I don't see Stu Hart getting in before Owen, because the WWE wouldn't want Bret doing two inductions in one night, plus some fans have no idea who is stu hart and what he has done for wrestling. Stu may get in, only Bret ok's it.

 

[blackhart07]

Owen deserves to be in the HOF. He has accomplished more than most people in the HOF.
-4x Tag Team champion
-2x Intercontinental champion
-European Champion
-King Of The Ring 1994
He was one of the top 5 wrestlers from 1994-1998. He was part of the Hart Foundation that tore through 1997. He also had good matches with HBK, Bulldog, and HHH. If Ted Dibiase should be in the HOG so should Owen. Owen has accomplished more than him and alot of other people in the HOF, and that have been nominated. Curt Henning is the perfect example, Owen did more than him was just as good a wreslter. So whats the difference?

 

[Davi323]

I see the entire Von Erich family being inducted (I wonder what the terms were when Kevin sold the entire World Class tape library to Vince, and let him create a WCCW DVD collection? Think a HOF position might have been discussed? lol)

I see Flair being inducted the day before he retires for good...Lawler still has matches occasionally, so I don't think Flair not being retired for another day should really matter...Have Arn Anderson induct him...shoot...might as well induct all of the original Horsemen, Flair, Arn and Ole Anderson, and Tully Blanchard. There would be no stables without the Horsemen.

Those two are the only locks I can think of, however, some of my choices would be:

Ricky the Dragon Steamboat, not only for his WM3 match with Savage, but the absolute quality of his feud with Flair...
Lord Alfred Hayes (how can he not be in the HOF if both Mean Gene and Heenan are in???)
Everyone's sentimental pick, the Macho Man Randy Savage (Vince, Randy, GET OVER YOUR GRUDGES WITH EACH OTHER AND DO THE RIGHT THING!)
Maybe Ravishing Rick Rude? Not completely sold on him, but if Curt Hennig can make it, so should Rude.

And finally, even though he refuses to have anything to do with the WWE anymore, and that refusal is why he wasn't a charter member of the HOF with Andre the Giant, I really do hope that eventually Bruno Sammartino takes his place in the HOF. Nobody alive deserves to be there more than Bruno.

 

[MR.DERP]

Savage Is Who I Want To See Go In This Year. Why Does Vince Hate Him So Much ? All I Know Is He Left As A Commentator To Wrestle In Wcw. People Seem To Have Done A Lot Worse To Vince And Were Welcomed Back.
You Should Defentley Have To Be Retired To Be In The Hall Of Fame. The 2007 Hall Of Fame Had A Real Bad Feel To It. I Hope They Do A Less Cheesey Job This Year. I'm All For Demolition Going In. They Weren't Super Great Wrestlers Or Anything But They Were My Favorite Tag Team When I Was A Kid.
Other Picks For This Year
Ivan Koloff
Gordon Solie
Rick Rude
Rick Martel
T.l. Hopper (ha Ha)