Why is Rey in the HOF

[booman]

He's still active. To me, it made no sense. When Flair went in, we knew it was his retirement match. Rey is still going, even won a title. His career is HOF worthy, but it's not over. Make it make sense

[floundertime]

I believe it’s cause they wanted Batista as the headliner last year and cause of scheduling issues he could do it. So Rey was the backup plan.

[The Thread Barbi]

Honestly?

Just so that Dirty Dom could have his segment with Rhea - refusing to get up and acknowledge Rey.

[fw91]

Jan 12, 2024 10:32:19 GMT -5 booman said:

He's still active. To me, it made no sense. When Flair went in, we knew it was his retirement match. Rey is still going, even won a title. His career is HOF worthy, but it's not over. Make it make sense

Probably were struggling to find a headliner and Rey was the best available option in that regard

[ChitownKnight]

Jan 12, 2024 10:39:03 GMT -5 floundertime said:

I believe it’s cause they wanted Batista as the headliner last year and cause of scheduling issues he could do it. So Rey was the backup plan.

I think they should have inducted Cena then. He’s an actor and he barely wrestles anymore

[Brood Lone Wolf Funker]

Sting is in the Hall of Fame and he's still going

["Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay]

Jan 12, 2024 11:44:17 GMT -5 Brood Lone Wolf Funker said:

Sting is in the Hall of Fame and he's still going

Is this a joke or a legit suggestion because he retired at the HoF and just happened to come back since

[sarkerpolseng]

Jan 12, 2024 10:39:03 GMT -5 floundertime said:

I believe it’s cause they wanted Batista as the headliner last year and cause of scheduling issues he could do it. So Rey was the backup plan.

But I thought Rey was supposed to be his friend?

[Sponsored by Groose Wipes]

Can't believe they would let a dead beat dad like Rey in the Hall of Fame. It's disgusting.

[chazraps]

Jan 12, 2024 10:32:19 GMT -5 booman said:

He's still active. To me, it made no sense. When Flair went in, we knew it was his retirement match. Rey is still going, even won a title. His career is HOF worthy, but it's not over. Make it make sense

A combination of him absolutely deserving his flowers and it working amazingly in the storyline making it worth it.

[Nosnorb]

Jan 12, 2024 13:24:57 GMT -5 Sponsored by Groose Wipes said:

Can't believe they would let a dead beat dad like Rey in the Hall of Fame. It's disgusting.

That ship had sailed long before Rey, Rikishi was inducted in 2015.

[repomark]

They should really have rule like the NFL HOF has where you have to be retired for five years before you are eligible.

[RadcapRadsley]

Jan 12, 2024 20:40:18 GMT -5 repomark said:

They should really have rule like the NFL HOF has where you have to be retired for five years before you are eligible.

But like no one retires in wrestling,even HBK came back. If they went by the 5 year rule that NFL,NBA,NHL etc do you would be electing almost nothing but Pensioners and Deceased Wrestlers.

[tirtefaa]

Because the HOF doesn't mean what it's supposed to mean.

The HOF since it's 2004 return has definitely meant selling tickets above everything else, but it's far more emphasized now than ever. WWE wants to induct people who are going to draw eyes, and quite simply they don't have a ton of people they can induct year after year, so it's going to get to the point where you *are* inducting active superstars. Even worse, they'll probably start inducting them for every team or stable they've been in as well, to help milk those people as much as possible.

Think Sid or Luger are going to headline a class? That idea has probably been out the window for probably 15 years...at this rate I'd be surprised if they're inducted in the Legacy wing if ever.

[Alice Syndrome]

I don't mind it. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has active bands in there too.

[Perd]

Because, sadly, not being a deadbeat dad isn’t a prerequisite.

[Final Countdown Jones]

Nothing about the words 'hall of fame' indicate or demand that someone be retired or inactive.

[Woo]

Why not? It needs a great change having an active HOFamer who can still go and wrestle.

[Lizuka #BLM]

The idea of the Hall of Fame being a marker that your career is over was kind of already dead with Edge prominent on the roster at the same time anyway and they probably needed a headliner on short notice which Rey worked perfectly for. Don't see the issue with it, especially since sooooo much of Rey's identity as a character at this point is how much he's inspired the next generation of luchadors. Like, I could see where it'd be weird if they inducted Seth tomorrow, but Rey's been around so long and has a character such that he works perfectly.

[Oh Cry Me a Screwball]

Jan 13, 2024 2:46:35 GMT -5 Lizuka #BLM said:

The idea of the Hall of Fame being a marker that your career is over was kind of already dead with Edge prominent on the roster at the same time anyway and they probably needed a headliner on short notice which Rey worked perfectly for. Don't see the issue with it, especially since sooooo much of Rey's identity as a character at this point is how much he's inspired the next generation of luchadors. Like, I could see where it'd be weird if they inducted Seth tomorrow, but Rey's been around so long and has a character such that he works perfectly.

Also, the timing of Mania being in SoCal, which is both close to home for Rey and American lucha in general, it just made sense. Who knows how long it will take for Mania to come back? It could be five years. It could be 20 years. At least you know Rey is getting his due when he can enjoy it in full.