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Post by RedSmile on Feb 15, 2008 21:15:12 GMT -5
Anybody think "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is a possibility? I mean, they just released a DVD on him. I wonder if its possible that Randy Savage would go in this year
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Feb 15, 2008 22:58:10 GMT -5
Anybody think "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is a possibility? I mean, they just released a DVD on him. I wonder if its possible that Randy Savage would go in this year I think inducting Savage would be one of the biggest moves they could make. If they are going through with inducting Flair this year, then they probably don't want to do Savage too. Savage would be the perfect candidate for blockbuster inductee. He hasn't been with WWE since like 1993. His last major appearance was in WCW like eight years ago. Yes, he appeared in NWA-TNA since then, but this was before the company started to take off. However, many claim that Vince absolutely will not induct Savage and will not ever bring him back in any capacity. I am not sure I believe this, though Vince apparently personally stopped Jakks/Pacific from making a Macho Man figure and he personally stopped the planned Macho Man DVD. I think they should definitely induct him sooner rather than later.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2008 4:06:46 GMT -5
My wishlist:
Macho Man (damn politics) Ravishing Rick Rude Demolition Miss Elizabeth Ric Flair
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Post by jerichoholic on Feb 16, 2008 13:21:08 GMT -5
Why not Dean Malenko. He is arguably the greatest cruiserweight/lightheavyweight to lace up a pair of boots.
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Post by Zutroy on Feb 16, 2008 13:52:03 GMT -5
I want LOD in. Hawk and Animal were the greatest team ever for me.
Ted DiBiase needs to be in now too.
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Post by chunkylover53 on Feb 16, 2008 14:27:48 GMT -5
Anybody think "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is a possibility? I mean, they just released a DVD on him. I don't think he wants it yet and I don't think WWE wants to induct him yet either. It might make some fans think his career is over and I'm sure WWE doesn't want people to think he's never going to wrestle again. Guys like Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka, and Sgt Slaughter have wrestled a handful of times after their HOF induction.
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Post by nisidhe on Feb 17, 2008 21:39:31 GMT -5
Since Hogan and Piper were inducted the same year, it may make sense that Flair and Steamboat could do the same. For tag teams, it should be either the Bulldogs or Demolition, but since inducting the Bulldogs would mean bringing in Billington and thus bring on the talk of "he who must not be named", I'd guess Demolition would get the nod. Fed-grown talent usually trumps those from NWA or other feds and, for the above reason, we're not likely to see any Stampede alumni inducted this year, if any Canadian at all; thus no Martel or even the Rougeaus. If Mae Young goes in, then they'll wait another year or so to induct Richter, if they ever do.
If Backlund's not already inducted, this would almost certainly be his year. I definitely think Finkel should be inducted soon. Jack Tunney should be named in the builders' category (perhaps the only Canadian to be considered at this point), and a celebrity wing without Bob Uecker in it at this time seems a crime.
So, my short list for this year's inductions:
Ric Flair Ricky Steamboat Mae Young Demolition Bob Backlund Howard Finkel Jack Tunney (builder) Bob Uecker (celebrity wing)
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Post by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew on Feb 18, 2008 15:40:46 GMT -5
Since Hogan and Piper were inducted the same year, it may make sense that Flair and Steamboat could do the same. For tag teams, it should be either the Bulldogs or Demolition, but since inducting the Bulldogs would mean bringing in Billington and thus bring on the talk of "he who must not be named", I'd guess Demolition would get the nod. Fed-grown talent usually trumps those from NWA or other feds and, for the above reason, we're not likely to see any Stampede alumni inducted this year, if any Canadian at all; thus no Martel or even the Rougeaus. If Mae Young goes in, then they'll wait another year or so to induct Richter, if they ever do. If Backlund's not already inducted, this would almost certainly be his year. I definitely think Finkel should be inducted soon. Jack Tunney should be named in the builders' category (perhaps the only Canadian to be considered at this point), and a celebrity wing without Bob Uecker in it at this time seems a crime. So, my short list for this year's inductions: Ric Flair Ricky Steamboat Mae Young Demolition Bob Backlund Howard Finkel Jack Tunney (builder) Bob Uecker (celebrity wing) I agree with your lsit but I would put Cyndi Lauper in before Bob Uecker. She only helped put Wrestlemaina on the map.
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Post by PTBartman on Feb 18, 2008 17:14:36 GMT -5
I agree that Cyndi should be in and so should Mr T.
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Post by Steveweiser on Feb 18, 2008 17:28:47 GMT -5
WWE.com confirmed that we find out the first HOFer tonight.
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Post by Big Hurt on Feb 18, 2008 18:06:34 GMT -5
WWE.com confirmed that we find out the first HOFer tonight. I want a black screen followed by "Pop and Circumstance"!
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Post by Steveweiser on Feb 18, 2008 18:26:37 GMT -5
WWE.com confirmed that we find out the first HOFer tonight. I want a black screen followed by "Pop and Circumstance"! Yeah, and Mickie's having my first child tomorrow morning.
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Post by nisidhe on Feb 18, 2008 18:55:26 GMT -5
I want a black screen followed by "Pop and Circumstance"! Yeah, and Mickie's having my first child tomorrow morning. Someone suggested on another thread here that Savage will be inducted as part of the same class as the Unnameable One. Hmm...gives me an idea for a thread.
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Post by andrew8798 on Feb 18, 2008 19:06:01 GMT -5
The USA Network will be airing the 2008 WWE Hall Of Fame on Saturday, 3/29 at 11pm which will be head to head with the TNA iMPACT! replay. A replay of the Hall of Fame will also air on 3/30 at 2am
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Post by mattperiolat on Feb 18, 2008 22:08:06 GMT -5
OK, first one to discuss it:
The E went and did it and are inducting Flair.
Yep, he deserves it and yes, he is an amazing guy to pull of a 35 year career, but I said it earlier and I'll say it again:
a.) This is a year too soon. We're all but certain that Mania will be it for Flair. Why induct him the night before his last match?
b.) They are BADLY telegraphing the results of Mania, regardless of who he faces. Hell, Flair could be fighting Who at Mania and people would know he's losing.
*sighs* Well, good on Flair. Wonder if this means Flair V2 will be the HOF Superstar DVD. If it is, not thrilled. Two discs is too small to make up what is left of this man's career.
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Post by darthpipes on Feb 18, 2008 22:14:20 GMT -5
The USA Network will be airing the 2008 WWE Hall Of Fame on Saturday, 3/29 at 11pm which will be head to head with the TNA iMPACT! replay. A replay of the Hall of Fame will also air on 3/30 at 2am credit:gerweck.net Lovely. That means we'll get more of the WWE acting like embarassing assholes at the Hall of Fame ceremony. Seriously, those guys make me embarrassed to be a fan.
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Feb 18, 2008 22:19:25 GMT -5
The USA Network will be airing the 2008 WWE Hall Of Fame on Saturday, 3/29 at 11pm which will be head to head with the TNA iMPACT! replay. A replay of the Hall of Fame will also air on 3/30 at 2am credit:gerweck.net Lovely. That means we'll get more of the WWE acting like embarassing assholes at the Hall of Fame ceremony. Seriously, those guys make me embarrassed to be a fan. You mean the fans in attendance right, not the actual members of the roster? Because some of them are really rude and disrespectful especially when someone is trying to make a speech.
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Post by D2: Sweet & Sour Edition on Feb 18, 2008 22:51:05 GMT -5
I was half expecting Michaels to ask Flair to come out, only to end up superkicking him and setting up Mania.
Oh well, we still have 6 weeks. How long did it take Michaels to superkick Cena?
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Feb 19, 2008 10:37:45 GMT -5
I was half expecting Michaels to ask Flair to come out, only to end up superkicking him and setting up Mania. Oh well, we still have 6 weeks. How long did it take Michaels to superkick Cena? ....6 weeks? ;D
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Post by Mother on Feb 19, 2008 11:54:02 GMT -5
Wow, how anti climatic to see Flair go in?
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