My Questions to you are
#1) What do you think it takes to enter the WWE hall of fame?
#2) Who do you think on the current roster is guarnteed a spot if they stopped wresling today and never laced the boots up again?
#3)Who do you think will be a future hall of fame entree?
#4: Who do you think deserves to be in the WWE hall of fame that already isn't in,WCW wrestlers included as former wwe superstars?
#5: Who do you think DOESN'T deserve a spot in the hall of fame? (I'm sure thiers at least a few that you don't agree with, if not skip this question all together)
#1, I think it takes a substantial contribution to professional wrestling and to "sports entertainment" as a whole to be considered. This includes entertainment value, longevity, and overall awareness by fans today. Plus, it helps if you are on the good graces of Vincent Kennedy McMahon.
#2, I think the following wrestlers on the roster would be guaranteed a spot:
- The Undertaker- He is undoubtedly the greatest superstar/gimmick created by Vince McMahon. Taker busted his body literally for WWE, and he earned the nickname of the "Conscience of the WWF/E." Undertaker has provided countless memories for the company over the years, and I don't think Vince would think twice about giving Undertaker his deserved place among wrestling's greatest.
- Triple H- He married the boss's daughter. Ok, besides boning Stephanie... he was a great athlete and wrestler. He became a main event superstar who helped keep WWE afloat during some of its most turbulent times.
- John Cena- Cena has always been a favorite of McMahon for a good reason: Cena has remained loyal to the company and has been a good poster child for the company.
- Edge- The Rated R Superstar was part of one of the greatest tag teams of the decade, and he became one of the most successful and controversial singles stars in the company. First ballot Hall of Famer in my opinion.
#3. Among those recently retired or still on the roster who will also be inducted one day...
Goldust- Goldust has provided WWE with a lot of great memories as well, comedic and in-ring. The fact is Dustin Rhodes/Runnels made Goldust work. Who in their right mind in 1995 would have predicted that Goldust would have had the effect he had? Goldust essentially was the father of the Attitude Era, and I think he will be acknowledged as such in the future.
Shawn Michaels should be inducted into the WWE as soon as possible. Michaels was a very solid performer for the company and, despite any personal shortcomings, helped give WWE some steam during its worst period. He's only been retired for a few months, but I think he should be mentioned in this question instead of #4.
#4, There are a lot of wrestlers who haven't gotten in yet who deserve it. This list includes...
- Ravishing Rick Rude- What I'd like to have now is for all those fat, out-of-shape, Connecticut piss ants to acknowledge the Ravishing One as one of the great performers in WWE and WCW history.
- Macho Man Randy Savage- Personal grudges aside, there is NO excuse whatsoever why this man isn't in the Hall of Fame yet. Savage was Mr. WrestleMania before Shawn Michaels even thought to coin the phrase, and with the great memories WWE got from this man, it's a slap in the face that he isn't already in.
- Demolition- Ax and Smash deserve to be put in for the fact that they were one of the most colorful tag teams in WWE history. They were so over as heels that they began to be cheered. They held the championships for 440 days in an era that included teams like The Bulldogs, The Hart Foundation, The Rockers, and the men that eventually defeated them, Arn and Tully. Give this team credit.
- The Horsemen- This might be a blanket statement, but I think the Horsemen as a whole deserve to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. It was one of the greatest stables ever created, and it gave NWA/WCW a unique concept to run with.
- Owen Hart- This isn't a sympathy vote. Owen earned the right to be considered for the Hall of Fame through his great performances over the years. Owen Hart deserves to be put in, to hell with the politics.
- Marty Jannetty- I don't care if he's considered to be the weak link of The Rockers. It takes two to make a tag team work, and Marty Jannetty was the other wheel that make the car known as The Rockers work.
- Jake The Snake Roberts- Trust me.
#5, I wouldn't have put in Koko B. Ware, at least before the multiple others who deserved to be put in the institution before Koko.