|
Post by Manute Bol on Feb 3, 2013 13:08:01 GMT -5
Just realized...doesn't this make Trish the youngest still-alive WWE Hall of Fame inductee? I believe Trish will be one year younger than Tammy Sytch was when she was inducted. I believe Trish will be about a year younger than Edge was when he was inducted. That said, Trish will not be that much younger than Edge and Sunny were when they were inducted. So basically what you're saying is, yes?
|
|
lovingway
El Dandy
Crimson and Clover
Posts: 8,135
|
Post by lovingway on Feb 3, 2013 18:04:35 GMT -5
A few people I would like to see inducted this year, in no particular order. Jim "The Anvil Neidhart, by Bret Hart The Brooklyn Brawler, by Bobby Heenan if he is able to King Kong Bundy by Ted DiBiase Davey Boy Smith Owen Hart Rick Rude Davey Boy Smith could be inducted by Bret. Harry and Diana could accept the induction. Of course in your scenario Bret is already inducting Anvil. Natalya is an obvious choice to induct or assist Bret in inducting Anvil. Rick Rude could be inducted by Paul Bearer/Percy Pringle or (again) Bret Hart. Sadly, Heenan is in poor health and WWE really shouldn't ask him to induct anyone. Any longterm WWE employee like Patterson or Mean Gene could induct Brawler or it could be Hunter as a reference to when Brawler beat Triple H on SmackDown. Owen shouldn't be inducted. It would be in very bad taste to induct him when his widow doesn't support it. I believe Heenan can't talk anymore
|
|
mizerable
Fry's dog Seymour
You're the lowest on the totem pole here, Alva. The lowest.
Posts: 23,475
|
Post by mizerable on Feb 3, 2013 18:10:11 GMT -5
I've heard rumblings of one of the most deserving non-Savage inductions. {Spoiler}Demolition. Unfortunately, I don't see that happening, which is bullshit. They're easily the greatest WWF tag team up until 1998, and even then it's debatable if they are after that. Along with the Rock N Roll Express and the Midnight Express, they're the tag team I'm looking forward to seeing in there, if they ever make it. Bill and Barry aren't getting any younger, Vince. I don't want to see this as post-humorous like so many other inductions are likely to be already (if those even happen). Just realized...doesn't this make Trish the youngest still-alive WWE Hall of Fame inductee? Yep. Normally, I would be pretty annoyed by inducting someone so soon, but Trish is in the handful of women in wrestling that I would even consider for the HOF at this point; Mildred Burke, Elizabeth, Rockin Robin, Madusa, Missy Hyatt and Lita.
|
|
Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
THE GRAPS
Posts: 50,249
|
Post by Steveweiser on Feb 4, 2013 16:18:26 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by salsashark on Feb 4, 2013 16:20:28 GMT -5
Press release I just got about the above. Hell is freezing over:
STAMFORD, Conn., February 4, 2013 – WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced today that Bruno Sammartino will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame at a ceremony on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Madison Square Garden.
Sammartino, nicknamed “The Living Legend,” is a two-time WWE Champion and the longest reigning WWE Champion in history, holding the title for a combined 11 years. His first title reign began on May 17, 1963, where he defeated “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers at Madison Square Garden. After losing the Championship in 1971, he regained the title on December 10, 1973, defeating Stan Stasiak at Madison Square Garden, holding the Championship until April 30, 1977. When he retired from the ring, Sammartino became a color commentator for WWE’s syndicated Superstars program and stepped back into the ring on special occasions. After his departure in 1988, Sammartino was openly critical of WWE, and for many years declined the offer to be inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame, citing concerns with WWE’s content and culture.
“For my fans around the world, I am pleased to be joining the WWE Hall of Fame, especially at Madison Square Garden,” said Bruno Sammartino.
“Having sold out more than 200 shows at Madison Square Garden and being the longest reigning WWE champion in history, Bruno Sammartino is truly ‘The Living Legend,’” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman and CEO. “This is an extraordinary and historic moment to have Bruno take his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame.”
|
|
paywindah
Dennis Stamp
He's goin' to da paywindah here on da muddaship TBS.
Posts: 3,678
|
Post by paywindah on Feb 4, 2013 16:21:37 GMT -5
Poor Foley, lol
|
|
|
Post by Trout Stratus on Feb 4, 2013 16:23:11 GMT -5
Wow, that's way too bad ass!
|
|
|
Post by BorneAgain on Feb 4, 2013 16:23:50 GMT -5
The two longest running WWE Champions being inducted on the same night?
This has to lead to a Punk promo somehow.
|
|
|
Post by darbus alan on Feb 4, 2013 16:30:33 GMT -5
Did Bruno die or something? I never thought I'd see this day. Just... wow.
|
|
Jimmy
Grimlock
Posts: 13,317
|
Post by Jimmy on Feb 4, 2013 16:31:59 GMT -5
Awesome news. Now nobody tell Bruno that WWE still uses vulgarity.
|
|
fw91
Patti Mayonnaise
FAN Idol All-Star: FAN Idol Season X and *Gavel* 2x Judges' Throwdown winner
Tribe has spoken for 2024 Mets
Posts: 39,753
|
Post by fw91 on Feb 4, 2013 16:35:31 GMT -5
okay they have to televise or stream the WHOLE thing this year
|
|
|
Post by Chuckie Finster on Feb 4, 2013 16:36:29 GMT -5
This is now the standard for pro wrestling "never say never".
|
|
andrew8798
FANatic
on 24/7 this month
Posts: 106,149
|
Post by andrew8798 on Feb 4, 2013 16:36:36 GMT -5
HHH must really worked his ass off
|
|
Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
THE GRAPS
Posts: 50,249
|
Post by Steveweiser on Feb 4, 2013 16:39:48 GMT -5
WWE just put a crapload of Bruno stuff up on YouTube.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2013 16:40:06 GMT -5
Vince might as well just retire now. That was pretty much the last thing on his career bucket list.
|
|
|
Post by El Hijo del Havoc on Feb 4, 2013 16:41:23 GMT -5
I get the feeling Triple H is lobbying Vince to induct him. If so, this could be a bigger return than Bret on Raw
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2013 16:41:42 GMT -5
Pigs are currently flying over the frozen landscape of hell!
|
|
Mochi Lone Wolf
Fry's dog Seymour
Development through Destruction.
Posts: 24,153
|
Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Feb 4, 2013 16:42:48 GMT -5
Amazing. Absolutely amazing. I can't tell you how happy I am that Bruno is being inducted this year.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2013 16:44:02 GMT -5
I get the feeling Triple H is lobbying Vince to induct him. If so, this could be a bigger return than Bret on Raw For God's sake, please don't do that return anywhere other than New York City. Otherwise you'll be left with confused looking children and awkward silence.
|
|
fw91
Patti Mayonnaise
FAN Idol All-Star: FAN Idol Season X and *Gavel* 2x Judges' Throwdown winner
Tribe has spoken for 2024 Mets
Posts: 39,753
|
Post by fw91 on Feb 4, 2013 16:45:28 GMT -5
Next Up To Bat to bury the hatchet with WWE......... Martha Hart
|
|