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Post by 01010010 01101001 01100011 on Jan 3, 2012 20:45:49 GMT -5
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MolotovMocktail
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Post by MolotovMocktail on Jan 3, 2012 21:16:02 GMT -5
Bob Backlund
Randy Savage
Vader
The British Bulldogs
I'd say Jake Roberts and Brian Pillman, but Savage would pretty much steal Jake's thunder, and they don't like inducting two dead people in the same year.
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mizerable
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Post by mizerable on Jan 3, 2012 21:34:52 GMT -5
Randy Savage
Rick Rude
Mil Mascaras
Rockin Robin
Demolition (Ax and Smash)
Lou Thesz
Ed Lewis
What we'll most likely get;
The Rock
Edge
Kevin Nash
Trish Stratus
Mil Mascaras
The Bush Whackers
Donald Trump
Yeah, I know my list of guys are mostly dead, but to be honest I'd rather have at least one year dedicated to guys we haven't (or won't) see on WWE television that we haven't seen in a long time. It seems like every year WWE jumps the gun and inducts people who are fresh in our minds. Guerrero, Flair, Michaels...none of those felt "special", because it was too soon. Wait a few years, keep them off television and make it feel right.
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Post by chunkylover53 on Jan 3, 2012 22:53:06 GMT -5
I may get some heat for this, but I'm going to say it anyway. For them to induct Savage this early would make it seem obvious that they're only doing it because he died last year. The Hall of Fame should be to honor the wrestlers careers, not a memorial. They had PLENTY of time to do it when he was alive, whatever the reason was, the only people who know were the parties directly involved - Vince McMahon and Randy Savage.
Also, I only heard about Savage agreeing to go in if his father was inducted as well, but I NEVER heard anything about Lanny, until LANNY said it himself. Sounds like he was trying to worm his way into an induction that his brother never asked for.
BTW, Rock is tailored made to go in this year. It is in his hometown.
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mizerable
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Post by mizerable on Jan 4, 2012 3:53:05 GMT -5
While it may seem like it's a memorial, that still doesn't cancel out the fact that Savage is long overdue...and for them to not acknowledge that is baffling. While you could make the case for all 3 going in, I still think Randy had enough of a career to still go in alone. If they must induct them all, I think they should work out a deal where they induct Angelo one year, Randy headlines the next and Lanny goes in down the road. While he was pretty bottom of the totem pole when it came to managers in the 80's and 90's, The Genius still had a lot of really fun and memorable moments...so I wouldn't be against this at all, but I would like them to hold off.
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Jan 4, 2012 4:16:39 GMT -5
I would wager Rock goes in, Foley goes in, maybe Demolition. Celeb could be Trump, though I think they will hold off until 30 for him.
Rock and Foley are my best guesses
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Post by celticjobber on Jan 4, 2012 4:51:46 GMT -5
My guesses:
Demolition
Honky Tonk Man
Mil Mascaras
New Age Outlaws
Randy Savage (possibly along with his father and brother)
The Rock
Edge and Trish Stratus will go in eventually, but it would make more sense when they have 'Mania in Toronto again in a year or 2.
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Bub (BLM)
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Jan 4, 2012 4:54:36 GMT -5
I think Randy Savage is a lock, and I'll think they'll have Steamboat do his induction speech.
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Post by themagnificentmoo on Jan 4, 2012 9:47:42 GMT -5
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Post by Jimichiro Likes Erick Rowan on Jan 4, 2012 10:00:28 GMT -5
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Post by Junkenstein on Jan 4, 2012 10:11:22 GMT -5
I honestly don't see how the Rock doesn't get in this year. I think maybe they won't because they still want people to think he could come back at any time to compete. You put him in the Hall of Fame now, it's like telling the fans not to expect another run after Wrestlemania. On one hand they may have him headline the HOF to further hype up his match with Cena. But long-term it would be a lot smarter to save his induction for a few more years IMO. |
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Post by themagnificentmoo on Jan 4, 2012 10:18:16 GMT -5
John Laurinaitis Executive Vice President, Talent Relations ... and interim General Manager of Monday Night Raw. How could I forget? In all honesty, I seriously think this man will be in the Hall of Fame sooner than later. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2012 10:22:39 GMT -5
Two names that sprung to my mind were Randy Savage and Edge. I know it might seem too early to induct Edge, but they might reward him for over 10 years of service/nearly killing himself for them. Those were the exact two names I thought of myself, as I was thinking about the 2012 class a few days ago. |
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Post by Arrow on Jan 4, 2012 10:25:08 GMT -5
The big reason I think that Rock gets in is that it's in his hometown, in what might be the last big match of his career. Think, Ric Flair in 2008. It's the perfect moment for him. It could even play into his feud with John Cena. I don't think anyone really expects him to be in another WrestleMania main event or big program after this anyway, so I don't see why they'd need to save him so badly.
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Post by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew on Jan 4, 2012 10:47:13 GMT -5
Dont think Rock is going in this year. Rock will headline 30's class. Mania is in Rock's hometown this year. He is going in this year. Book it. |
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Post by Dr. Bunsen Honeydew on Jan 4, 2012 10:47:58 GMT -5
John Laurinaitis Executive Vice President, Talent Relations ... and interim General Manager of Monday Night Raw. a.ka. Mr. Excitement. |
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Post by The Heenan Family on Jan 6, 2012 2:48:28 GMT -5
I think maybe they won't because they still want people to think he could come back at any time to compete. You put him in the Hall of Fame now, it's like telling the fans not to expect another run after Wrestlemania. On one hand they may have him headline the HOF to further hype up his match with Cena. But long-term it would be a lot smarter to save his induction for a few more years IMO. Agreed. There's no need to double dip with the Rock. Keeping him out of the Hall this year ensures at least one more appearance a few years down the road. But that said, I still predict he'll go in knowing WWE. |
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Post by RedDevil on Jan 6, 2012 10:23:55 GMT -5
I wouldn't rule out Kevin Nash this year as he's so recently been introduced to younger fans.
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Post by salz4life on Jan 6, 2012 10:28:41 GMT -5
... and interim General Manager of Monday Night Raw. a.ka. Mr. Excitement. How can ANYONE forget this!!!!  |
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Jan 6, 2012 10:34:10 GMT -5
I hate to be the bastard here, but I'm sort of glad Savage won't be able to give his Hall of Fame speech, only because you know some smartass in the audience will try to start a "YOU SCREWED STEPH" chant.
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