JR Ross: "Fewer deceased HOFers"

[Flexy Lexy]

In his blog, Jim Ross says he doesn't want too many dead wrestlers inducted into the HOF b/c he feels it brings the evening down.

That being said, which 3 wrestlers no longer with us do you think deserve induction?

My picks:

1) Rick Rude - Best bumper of alltime; memorable promos
2) Art Barr - Influential icon to many wrestlers
3) Eddie Gilbert - Great mind for the business

[Banned Member]

Henning

Rude

Elizabeth

[EvilMasterBetty, Esq.]

I agree that it should be limited to one or maybe 2 a year depending on how big the class is unless the guy was really old, like Blasse, who did not have an unexpected death.

[Von Wagner's Brownies]

owen hart
rick rude
either kurt hennig or ray traylor

[SHAKEMASTER TV9 is Don Knotts]

Jim Ross Ross?

[MolotovMocktail]

1) Owen Hart
2) Curt Hennig
3) Davey Boy Smith

[kitsunestar]

Rick Rude
Mr. Perfect
Big Bossman

[Skeleton Crew]

Hawk (Both LOD)

Rude

Henning

[Ultimo Chocula]

Rude
Hennig
Pistol Pez Whatley

[HMARK Center]

I see what he means, but that shouldn't stop them from inducting people who deserve to be there. As I recall, the first ever inductee was Andre the Giant, who had died two years earlier.

That said:

-Definitely Curt Hennig. Former AWA World Champion (when that really meant something), one of the all-time greatest Intercontinental Champions, a first-rate manager (w/Flair), a guy who did well wherever he went (AWA, WWF, WCW), and, in my eye, a guy who helped bring "smaller wrestlers" back into a position of prominence, to be followed by guys like Bret and Shawn.

-Art Barr. As said before, very, very influential, one of the recognized greats in many corners of the wrestling world.

-Hawk, as part of the Road Warriors as a team. Being one of the most popular tag teams of all time should earn you an automatic entry.

I'm waiting for the inevitable "The first Ultimate Warrior" joke. ;D

[Error]

I can't blame him and I actually agree. Two (or three in certain cases) per year, more than that and it seems like a memorial service. Have the majority living and have two "in memoriam" inductions.


That said, I want to see these in the HOF:

• Bruiser Brody
  
• The Von Erichs (This would be as a whole)
  
• Stu Hart
  

[Joekishi]

British Bulldog...

A way to introduce fans to Harry..

Mr. Perfect, well come on how could they not?

Ms. Elizabeth, she was THE woman in WWE

[Ultimo Chocula]

basicboogeynomix said:

Ms. Elizabeth, she was THE woman in WWE

Still is. Most everyone since has been a worthless skank.

[HRH The KING]

In his blog, Jim Ross says he doesn't want too many dead wrestlers inducted into the HOF b/c he feels it brings the evening down.

Not unlike Rosie vs Trump.

[HMARK Center]

Damn, can't believe I forgot Brody. He definitely deserves a spot.

[seanwalsh]

They inducted 2 dead people in 2004: Junkyard Dog and Big John Studd. People seemed fine, and their kids who were there and accepted for them were obviously ok and didn't get overly emotional.

[owenpeterson]

British Bulldog, Mr. Perfect, Miss Elizabeth. Those 3 shouldn't be hard to induct this year.

[HRH The KING]

They MUST add Miss Elizabeth to the Hall Of Fame.

Mr. Perfect, Ravishing Rick Rude and Davey Boy Smith should also be added as posthumous inductees.

[Suck it Trebek!]

Like my sign said at my last 2 shows.
John Tenta for Hall of Fame

[cactussam]

Hennig
Rude
Owen
Davey Boy (with Dynamite Kid)