Who should NEVER be in the HOF?

[catwoman]

garciavega said:

Marty Jannetty. I used to be such a mark for that dude too.

Disagree completely. He should go in as a part of the Rockers, who revolutionized tag team wrestling and performance in the mid to late 80's. He may have gotten the short end of the stick after Shawn went solo, but you can't deny the talent and innovation he helped both of them bring to the ring as a team.

That being said, I think I agree with Goldberg. He wasn't that great and I'm still pissed that he was largely responsible for ending Bret's career.

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catwoman said:

garciavega said:

Marty Jannetty. I used to be such a mark for that dude too.

Disagree completely. He should go in as a part of the Rockers, who revolutionized tag team wrestling and performance in the mid to late 80's. He may have gotten the short end of the stick after Shawn went solo, but you can't deny the talent and innovation he helped both of them bring to the ring as a team.

That being said, I think I agree with Goldberg. He wasn't that great and I'm still pissed that he was largely responsible for ending Bret's career.

I get the feeling that when Shawn is inducted eventually, his Rockers stint will just get a brief mention, but it will be all Shawn. Sort of like how Bret Hart is in, but not Neidhart.

[Haulk]

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[Haulk]

catwoman said:

garciavega said:

Marty Jannetty. I used to be such a mark for that dude too.

Disagree completely. He should go in as a part of the Rockers, who revolutionized tag team wrestling and performance in the mid to late 80's. He may have gotten the short end of the stick after Shawn went solo, but you can't deny the talent and innovation he helped both of them bring to the ring as a team.
still pissed that he was largely responsible for ending Bret's career.

The rockers where great but didnt revolutionize anything that the RnR express and the Fantaastiks didn't do better.

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[randomranter]

Here's who *should* be in but probably never will.

Ultimate Warrior: He didn't live up to expectations as world champ, but overall, the guy was way over with the fans and a huge money draw. His matches at wrestlemanias 5, 6, and 7 were all very good. His look and charisma made him one of the most unique and marketable personas of his day. Should he get in? Absolutely. Will he get in? Absolutely not. The list of reasons is both very long and very well known.

Randy Savage: Again, was mega-over and a huge money draw. One of the biggest names associated with 80's wrestling. Had memorable feuds with Hogan, Steele, Jake Roberts, Steamboat, and a host of others. Numerous quality wrestlemania matches, with his match at 3 considered among the best WM matches ever to this day. And while his "affair" with Stephanie is nothing more than urban legend, he's still burned too many bridges to be considered for the hall. Sad, though. He deserves it far more than about half the people currently in there.

Elizabeth, though, might actually have a shot. She was the WWF's first true "diva" and an all around class act. Oddly, she's mostly noted for......doing nothing. But she looked damn good doing it. She was the centerpiece of numerous feuds, though, including Hogan, Steele, Roberts, and to a degree Steamboat. She was way over with the fans and showed that women in wrestlng can have both beauty and class. Her association with Savage and Luger, along with the circumstances surrounding her death, might give vince some pause with regard to inducting her though.

The Honky Tonk Man: Longest IC reign ever. He was basically "second choice" in terms of receiving the belt, but brought the IC title to a whole new level. Should be inducted for his IC run alone. Again, Should he? Yes. Will he? No. Reasons are long and well known.

Sting. I don't think I have to say much here. The guy was probably second only to Ric Flair as WCW's top draw. Mega-over and huge moneymaker to this day. Numerous 4- and 5- star matches. Legendary feuds with Flair and the NWO. His stint as a Horseman. So much stuff to mention. Some argue that he could get in anyway, as Verne Gagne got in despite never wrestling for Vince. However, Gagne eventually did do some business with Vince, where sting won't even associate with the guy. Also, Sting is currently working for TNA. The fact that the two have never done business together and his continual ties to Vince's top rivals will probably forever eliminate him from HOF consideration.

The British Bulldogs. One of the best tag teams of the 80's. Had numerous bouts with top teams of the time like the Islanders and Harts. If you mention "80's tag teams" to any wrestling fan, this team WILL come up. However, due to the way the team split, Davey Boy's death, Dynamite's hatred for him, and Dynamite's current condition, the chances of them getting inducted are slim to none.

[catwoman]

jlajrc said:

catwoman said:

Disagree completely. He should go in as a part of the Rockers, who revolutionized tag team wrestling and performance in the mid to late 80's. He may have gotten the short end of the stick after Shawn went solo, but you can't deny the talent and innovation he helped both of them bring to the ring as a team.

That being said, I think I agree with Goldberg. He wasn't that great and I'm still pissed that he was largely responsible for ending Bret's career.

I get the feeling that when Shawn is inducted eventually, his Rockers stint will just get a brief mention, but it will be all Shawn. Sort of like how Bret Hart is in, but not Neidhart.

I can definitely see that happening, but at the same time, it does a disservice to Anvil and Marty, who both helped make those teams as hot as they were.

[careless]

Shame on whoever is getting on Marty and The Anvil. They did their work in the trenches. Bret and Shawn are the stars but they didn't do it alone. The took the popularity the had and then branched out. It's not to say they couldn't do it on their own, but they never had to. Jim and Marty deserve their place in wrestling history.

[PTBartman]

dinobotbprime said:

godz said:

Goldberg: 1-2 years on top, NO passion for the industry, by all accounts a total douche

A 'douche' in the wrestling world, but outside of it he's a class act.

To add a name:
Mike Rotunda - Was one of my favorites growing up, but by no means is he Hall of Fame material.

Not even as Irwin R Shyster?

[Red 'n' Black Reggie]

any celebrity. the whole idea of a celebrity wing of the hof is just wrong. the fact that william perry got into the wwe hall of fame before mr. perfect, jake roberts, ted dibiase, rick rude and other hard working WRESTLERS is something that makes me sick to my stomach.

but out of wrestlers, am i the only one who has a sneaking suspicion that johnny ace might get in there in a few years time.

[PTBartman]

lobo said:

stevieraymark said:

TEST . thread over the worst wrestler eeeeeeeeeeeeevvvvvveeeeerrrrr plus his name is sooo stupid why is he called test what does it mean . lol i really dont know why i hate test so much but i just do

Best post ever.

I'll go ahead and add that liar Earl Hebner, however Nick Patrick SHOULD be.

No Referee should get in Before Danny Davis

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megamark said:

any celebrity. the whole idea of a celebrity wing of the hof is just wrong. the fact that william perry got into the wwe hall of fame before mr. perfect, jake roberts, ted dibiase, rick rude and other hard working WRESTLERS is something that makes me sick to my stomach.

but out of wrestlers, am i the only one who has a sneaking suspicion that johnny ace might get in there in a few years time.

I disagree.

While Pete Rose and William Perry are an insult to the entire HOF, I believe that there are some celebrities who do deserve an induction:

Mr. T was in the main event of Wrestlemania I and in the boxing match with Piper for WM II.

Bob Uecker was an entertaining commentator/interviewer for Wrestlemainas III and IV. Highlights from his interview with Andre are shown in highlight clips to this day.

Cyndi Lauper was an important part of the "Rock 'n Wrestling" connection that led into Wrestlemania I.

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Eddie Guerrero

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cdr said:

A huge star who has every right to be in the HOF shouldn't be allowed in.

See Anderson, Glenn in the NHL.

How he gets denied year after year is the stuff of legend.

498, that's why

plus allegations of him being...you know.

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brutuscheesecake said:

Eddie Guerrero

Um, he's already in?

[Mark4HBK]

randomranter said:

The Honky Tonk Man: Longest IC reign ever. He was basically "second choice" in terms of receiving the belt, but brought the IC title to a whole new level. Should be inducted for his IC run alone. Again, Should he? Yes. Will he? No. Reasons are long and well known.

Actually, Honky revealed in an interview on WWE.com recently that all this time he's actually been working us:

In regards to all the controversy that has followed him in recent years, Honky Tonk Man says it wasn’t about bitterness, but about business. He even told WWE.com that he agreed with Eric Bischoff on one thing.

"I don’t like to give Bischoff a lot of credit, but he was right when he said 'controversy creates cash'," said HTM. "It was about survival for me. I said a lot of things and created a lot of controversies to keep my name on people’s minds."

[MolotovMocktail]

I don't think it's completely a work. He probably does legit have beef with guys like Lawler and Piper, and he constantly reminds us just so he can ensure that people remember who he was in the wrestling world.