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Post by chunkylover53 on Dec 13, 2008 8:15:23 GMT -5
As we know, the WWE Hall of Fame is to honor past achievements of former WWE, WCW, AWA, and various NWA promotions alumni. Without these men, we wouldn't have the superstars you see today. While being in the WWE Hall of Fame is a great honor to some, it also depends on your relationship with the company. For example, Bruno Sammartino, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, and Ultimate Warrior are unlikely to get inducted, and Chris Benoit is a guaranteed never for reason we all know, however, major stars from WWE-assimilated promotions are destined to be some day. So who you do confidentally see getting into the Hall of Fame at any given year? Here are mine.....
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin - The perfect oppurtunity would be this year obviously, since its in his homestate of Texas. Not to mention he makes visits every now and then, indicating he's on good terms.
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat - A road agent, so he would'nt be hard to get access to. Anytime would be necessary.
Arn Anderson - Same with Steamboat, also a Four Horsemen.
Ted Dibiase - One of the greatest villians of all time, he is a shoe in. Any year will do.
Jake Roberts - At some point of another.
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan - While his WWE tenure wasn't all that great, his entire career is Hall of Fame worthy. Plus, he's very dependable to the company, so he's a safe bet.
Shawn Michaels - A WWE Loyalist.
The Undertaker - See Michaels, Shawn.
Chris Jericho - He'll stay with the company for awhile.
Triple H - This one is self-explanatory.
and finally....
The Rock - I know he is currently in show business and would like to seperate himself from wrestling, but I seriously doubt he's on bad terms with the WWE(Jim Ross speaks to him regularly). It also would'nt make sense for him not to acknowledge his wrestling career considering that got him off the ground in the first place, and those fans, who originally wanted him to die, made him into the star he is. So basically, they should ask him a year in advance, and promise him a huge sum of money, and I'm sure under the right conditions, he'd agree to do it.
I would come up with names such as Mick Foley and Kurt Angle, but they work for the competition, so right now, that is in the air.
Any names you can realisticly join the Hall at some point?
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Post by randomranter on Dec 13, 2008 8:19:58 GMT -5
Realistically?
Given the facts that:
-- The HOF has no set criteria
-- Whether or not you make it in is based on the whims of Vince McMahon
-- Several people who have not had anything close to a HOF career have made it in anyway
-- Several people who should have long since been inducted are not yet in the HOF. Some probably never will be.
I'd say you could make a realistic case for anybody to make it into the HOF. Similarly, you could make a realistic case for why someone would not make it in.
We have people like Johnny Rodz in the HOF. We have William Perry and Pete rose in a celebrity wing, solely for marketing purposes. There are several others who would fit in here as well.
Randy Savage will probably never make it in because of whatever personal problems he and Vince have. Jake Roberts? He's just as likely to show up in a suit and tie as he is to stumble on stage drunk and naked. The Bulldogs will probably not get inducted any time soon either due to how Davey Boy died and the fact that Dynamite is a bitter cripple who hates his cousin. This, despite the fact that all of them have had HOF-worthy careers.
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Post by The Lunch Break Kid on Dec 13, 2008 8:20:41 GMT -5
Aside from those mentioned I can see the Hardy's in there in the future, unless they jump to TNA in the meantime. Not that I am a Hardy fan, but I do admit that they deserve a spot for the amount of seats they have sold thus far.
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Post by D-Lo's #1 Fan on Dec 13, 2008 8:21:45 GMT -5
Austin should go in this year with it being in Texas.
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Post by Arthur Digby Stamp on Dec 13, 2008 8:34:20 GMT -5
Terry F'N Funk
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Post by Kae on Dec 13, 2008 8:37:58 GMT -5
Just look for what classic DVDs they're releasing this year.  |
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Post by chunkylover53 on Dec 13, 2008 9:01:58 GMT -5
Randy Savage will probably never make it in because of whatever personal problems he and Vince have. Jake Roberts? He's just as likely to show up in a suit and tie as he is to stumble on stage drunk and naked. The Bulldogs will probably not get inducted any time soon either due to how Davey Boy died and the fact that Dynamite is a bitter cripple who hates his cousin. This, despite the fact that all of them have had HOF-worthy careers. I hope his Hall of Fame speech is as entertaining as Sensational Sherri's was. |
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Dec 13, 2008 9:44:43 GMT -5
Realistically:
Steve Austin
The Undertaker
Triple H
The Rock
Kane
Chris Jericho
Edge
Big Show
Shawn Michaels
Ricky Steamboat
Ted DiBiase (the REAL one)
Rey Mysterio (provided he doesn't end up burning bridges during this contract dispute)
Arn Anderson
Road Warriors
Demolition
Brian Pillman (surprised this hasn't happened already)
And probably more I'm too tired to think of.
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Post by The Genesis of KoOS on Dec 13, 2008 9:49:27 GMT -5
Steve Austin
The Rock
The Undertaker
HBK
Ricky Steamboat
Triple H
John Cena
Chris Jericho
Kane
The Hardys
Edge
Randy Orton
Big Show
Rey Mysterio
Arn Anderson
Ron Simmons
The Road Warriors
Rick Rude
Terry Funk
The Von Erichs
Howard Finkle
The Million Dollar Man
Brian Pillman
Barry Windham
Mike Rotundo
Sting (if he wants to do it)
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Post by Mehe is F'n hardcore. on Dec 13, 2008 11:11:57 GMT -5
DiBiase (probably this year)
Taker
Austin
Mick Foley
Miss Elizabeth (Savage's ex wife or no, this HAS to happen)
Finkel
HBK
Paul Heyman (one day)
Eric Bischoff
Terry Funk
HHH
Jericho
The Gooker
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Dec 13, 2008 11:15:46 GMT -5
I'll just stick with who's on the roster now
Triple H
Vince McMahon
Shane McMahon
Stephanie McMahon
The Undertaker
HBK
Kane
John Cena
Edge
Chris Jericho
Randy Orton
Batista
The Big Show
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Post by Citizen Snips on Dec 13, 2008 11:19:14 GMT -5
Miss Elizabeth (Savage's ex wife or no, this HAS to happen) It will. She was apparently Stephanie McMahon's idol when Steph was growing up. |
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Post by The Genesis of KoOS on Dec 13, 2008 11:22:28 GMT -5
Miss Elizabeth (Savage's ex wife or no, this HAS to happen) It will. She was apparently Stephanie McMahon's idol when Steph was growing up. But her parents refuse to have anything to do with wrestling, so if it happens it won't be until they die. |
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Post by sloride on Dec 13, 2008 11:27:15 GMT -5
Stone Cold
Undertaker
HBK
HHH
Ricky Steamboat
Ted DiBiase
Miss Elizabeth
Finkel
Arn Anderson
Terry Funk
British Bulldogs (JR answered a question in his blog a few weeks ago asking if Davey Boy Smith will go in to which he replied that he'd go in as part of the British Bulldogs which shows that they are considering it)
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Post by BJ Sturgeon on Dec 13, 2008 16:25:00 GMT -5
It will. She was apparently Stephanie McMahon's idol when Steph was growing up. But her parents refuse to have anything to do with wrestling, so if it happens it won't be until they die. How does it work with someone like her (who I believe doesn't have any other relatives) or Andre? When the performer dies and there are no relatives who's asked for permission for these kinds of things (including video game appearances, etc)? |
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Post by Reptar on Dec 13, 2008 16:28:24 GMT -5
The WWE Hall of Fame is a joke IMO.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2008 17:15:55 GMT -5
JBL and Simmons should get in at some point
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Post by Mr. Nice on Dec 13, 2008 19:46:09 GMT -5
The WWE Hall of Fame is a joke IMO. Don't be ridiculous. Every wrestler hopes and dreams to be apart of the WWE Hall of Fame when their career is over, apart from Bruno Sammartino of course. It is IMO, the biggest WWE night of the year and all you have to do is look at the inductees to know how important it is to them to be apart of it. |
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Post by chavoclassic on Dec 13, 2008 20:06:22 GMT -5
Chavo Classic
Snitsky
Boogeyman
Big Daddy V
Naked Mideon
Donk and Dink
ICP
The Zodiac
The Yeti
B. Brian Blair
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 14, 2008 3:24:41 GMT -5
The WWE Hall of Fame is a joke IMO. Don't be ridiculous. Every wrestler hopes and dreams to be apart of the WWE Hall of Fame when their career is over, apart from Bruno Sammartino of course. It is IMO, the biggest WWE night of the year and all you have to do is look at the inductees to know how important it is to them to be apart of it. Agreed. It's to honor people. It's not like baseball's is any better. It's NOT based on skill, and don't kid yourself otherwise, or Shoeless Joe's SHOES wouldn't be inducted, and not him. |
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