WWE Hall of Fame 2018

JP Liz V1 · 12-01-2018 1:20am #1

Goldberg and Dudleys being mentioned

Itssoeasy · 15-01-2018 3:29pm

Goldberg has been confirmed by WWE as the first inductee into this years hall of fame.

PTH2009 · 15-01-2018 3:49pm

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Goldberg has been confirmed by WWE as the first inductee into this years hall of fame.

congrats to him

he does deserve for his work in WCW. Although his WWE run in 03/04 was ruined a bit by personal issues etc he had a few good fueds there and he recent run was ok even with the minimal ring work.

will he announce his in ring retirement at it or will he have another match ??

Agent Coulson · 15-01-2018 3:54pm

I’d watch another 13 minute match with Brock.

PTH2009 · 15-01-2018 4:21pm

Eric Bischoff to Induct Goldberg ?

Bischoff should get into the HOF too (or is he in already ??)

ShagNastii · 15-01-2018 5:31pm

Be great to see Goldberg go in. Even better if like somebody suggests Bischoff inducts him.

Was gonna say he must be the last really worthy WCWer to go in but upon looking there are a good few more. Vader, Luger, Konnan,The Steiners. All of whom I'd love to see go in ASAP.

chopperbyrne · 15-01-2018 5:42pm

Bischoff should go in along side him this year, inducted by Paul Heyman.

sky88 · 15-01-2018 6:22pm

be intresting to see who inducts goldberg weather its a wcw connection as he doesnt seem to have to many wrestling friends except brock and austin and i cant see brock doing it

PTH2009 · 15-01-2018 6:23pm

chopperbyrne wrote: »

Bischoff should go in along side him this year, inducted by Paul Heyman.

yeah it should be a wcw/ecw theme to it this year

Goldberg, Dudleyz, RVD, Bischoff,Paul Heyman, Ivory, Tommy Dreamer,

D.Q · 15-01-2018 9:45pm

Really thought taker would be going in

briany · 16-01-2018 10:24pm

D.Q wrote: »

Really thought taker would be going in

In the last 10 years of his career, Undertaker had been very much about not breaking character whenever appearing in anything to do with WWE. This is in contrast to the early 2000s when he even did an Off The Record with Michael Lansberg. The closest thing to a shoot interview he's done.

Therefore, it's hard to see how his HoF fame induction would go. On the one hand, he could break character and do a big thank-y type speech, which would ruin his aura a little bit, or he could do some kind of pose thing where he comes out with a kneel and eye roll, and the brevity of that mightn't do justice to a 30 year career.

Also, I think WWE are leaving the door open for an in-ring return at this time. Undertaker has had his hip done and is supposed to be feeling the best he has in 10 years. WWE might be leaving his induction for when he is absolutely, really, definitely retired.

paulie21 · 29-01-2018 6:44pm

Dudley Boyz confirmed

CastorTroy · 30-01-2018 7:40pm

Bischoff for Goldberg and Heyman for Dudleys?

Agent Coulson · 30-01-2018 7:47pm

Does Big Dick, Sign Guy, Spike & Dances With go in as well

CastorTroy · 30-01-2018 8:41pm

Always find it funny when they say on Raw how "the news broke on <insert news site here>" as if they were trying to get the exclusive instead of WWE just spreading the inductees among all the networks

demanufactured · 30-01-2018 8:46pm

Delighted for Goldberg,
My favourite wrestler of all time... Its a pity Heenan isn't around anymore...he would have been perfect to induct him, he was a huge Goldberg fan and helped get him over on WCW TV.

JP Liz V1 · 30-01-2018 9:17pm

Is Stacy Keibler already in, Duchess of Dudleyville?

CastorTroy · 30-01-2018 9:58pm

Now you mention Stacy, any guesses or rumours for the woman this year? Chyna, after Steph mentioning her?
Or who the celeb will be?

ERG89 · 30-01-2018 9:59pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Now you mention Stacy, any guesses or rumours for the woman this year? Chyna, after Steph mentioning her?
Or who the celeb will be?

Ivory, Mark Henry & Kid Rock rumoured as the celeb one.

Itssoeasy · 30-01-2018 10:30pm

ERG89 wrote: »

CastorTroy wrote: »

Now you mention Stacy, any guesses or rumours for the woman this year? Chyna, after Steph mentioning her?
Or who the celeb will be?

Ivory, Mark Henry & Kid Rock rumoured as the celeb one.

Kid rock ? Oh joy.

gerrybbadd · 12-02-2018 5:18pm

Just got an alert there that Ivory is going in next. We'll deserved and well overdue

Agent Coulson · 12-02-2018 5:38pm

I wonder will we see some of the GLOW girls at the HoF now that Ivory is going in.

I still think Right To Censor doesn't get the credit it deserves.

CastorTroy · 12-02-2018 5:57pm

Because they got rid of the Kat.

Wonder which news outlet got this much sought after exclusive

Agent Coulson · 12-02-2018 6:00pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

Because they got rid of the Kat.

Wonder which news outlet got this much sought after exclusive

espnW broke it.

Blue_Dabadee · 13-02-2018 6:54pm

I liked her when she co-hosted WWE Experience show with Todd Grisham.

seandotcomm · 13-02-2018 11:00pm

Loved Ivory, delighted to see her go in

Agent Coulson · 14-02-2018 4:57pm

Double J to be named next week?

Itssoeasy · 14-02-2018 5:59pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Double J to be named next week?

ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ ah good one. Any of this forum have a slightly better chance of being inducted to this hall of fame.

HandsomeBob · 14-02-2018 5:59pm

Double J in serious contention? He wouldn't be a bad hand as an on screen persona at all, so would like to see him come back in.

Itssoeasy · 14-02-2018 6:02pm

HandsomeBob wrote: »

Double J in serious contention? He wouldn't be a bad hand as an on screen persona at all, so would like to see him come back in.

I think AC was joking as old double J burnt and rebuilt and torched that bridge one too many times. I know they say never say never but I'd eat my hat if he ever gets in.

Agent Coulson · 14-02-2018 6:11pm

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I think AC was joking as old double J burnt and rebuilt and torched that bridge one too many times. I know they say never say never but I'd eat my hat if he ever gets in.

No there was big talk yesterday and the copy and paste sites that he was going to be named that's why I had the question mark on it to see if anyone else knew more.

Itssoeasy · 14-02-2018 6:15pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

No there was big talk yesterday and the copy and paste sites that he was going to be named that's why I had the question mark on it to see if anyone else knew more.

Ah right sorry didn't see that. As I said I'd be very suprised if they ever did that.

DEFTLEFTHAND · 14-02-2018 6:23pm

Bruce Pritchard stated on his podcast that the whole No Mercy 99 controversy was widely overblown.

He says Jarrett who was out of contract merely asked to receive all the money which was owed to him in a one off payment, ppv bonuses, house show cheques etc. Vince eventually agreed and cut him a cheque.

Jarrett himself states the same. He also said that Vince was one of the first people on the phone to him when his wife died a few years back.

briany · 15-02-2018 12:41pm

If Jarrett gets in, he should be inducted by Tennessee Lee.

But Jarrett was always very average in WWE. Pretty much every mid-card guy of the late 90s and early 2000s is as worthy.

The supposed heat with Vince would be another issue, but I suppose Warrior did stuff just as bad, if not worse, and they made up, so I guess it's not that big of a deal.

beakerjoe · 15-02-2018 12:55pm

Bruce Pritchard should inducte him..... spend my days working.....

JP Liz V1 · 15-02-2018 1:13pm

briany wrote: »

If Jarrett gets in, he should be inducted by Tennessee Lee.

But Jarrett was always very average in WWE. Pretty much every mid-card guy of the late 90s and early 2000s is as worthy.

The supposed heat with Vince would be another issue, but I suppose Warrior did stuff just as bad, if not worse, and they made up, so I guess it's not that big of a deal.

Kurt to induct him :P

Is that Jeff's guitar being used by WWE

Is papa Jerry already in HOF?

undertaker fan 88 · 15-02-2018 2:26pm

jeff deserves his induction.as we all know the wwe hall of fame is not just for what you do in wwe or else it would be half empty. jarretts role in tna helped create many of the stars that are currently in wwe. i know he didnt actually train any of them etc but he did give them a chance and push them.He also had a good enough run in wcw.Hopefully its true would be good to hear his speech when i fly over this year.

beakerjoe · 15-02-2018 2:38pm

undertaker fan 88 wrote: »

jeff deserves his induction.as we all know the wwe hall of fame is not just for what you do in wwe or else it would be half empty. jarretts role in tna helped create many of the stars that are currently in wwe. i know he didnt actually train any of them etc but he did give them a chance and push them.He also had a good enough run in wcw.Hopefully its true would be good to hear his speech when i fly over this year.

Im a Jeff mark, he is totally a man who deserves it. His work in ring is good enough alone.

He dared to put it up to WWF, and after years of hard work he created the closest thing to competition to WWE in America. For that achievement alone he should be in.

Id love if he gets in. I some how wont believe it until I see it though.

undertaker fan 88 · 15-02-2018 2:40pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

Im a Jeff mark, he is totally a man who deserves it. His work in ring is good enough alone.

He dared to put it up to WWF, and after years of hard work he created the closest thing to competition to WWE in America. For that achievement alone he should be in.

Id love if he gets in. I some how wont believe it until I see it though.

i agree! hope he is in this year. Pwi insider are reporting that there is at least talk of it. Met the man at wrestlecon last year and he seemed very grounded and down to earth. Took a good ten mins chatting to me. Will cheer him on if hes there

HandsomeBob · 15-02-2018 4:24pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

Bruce Pritchard should inducte him..... spend my days working.....

I'd be all for Bruce inducting Jerry....

beakerjoe · 15-02-2018 4:36pm

HandsomeBob wrote: »

I'd be all for Bruce inducting Jerry....

Well.... you know

Itssoeasy · 15-02-2018 5:57pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

briany wrote: »

If Jarrett gets in, he should be inducted by Tennessee Lee.

But Jarrett was always very average in WWE. Pretty much every mid-card guy of the late 90s and early 2000s is as worthy.

The supposed heat with Vince would be another issue, but I suppose Warrior did stuff just as bad, if not worse, and they made up, so I guess it's not that big of a deal.

Kurt to induct him :P

Is that Jeff's guitar being used by WWE

Is papa Jerry already in HOF?

No neither of the Jarrett family are in the WWE hall of fame.

Itssoeasy · 15-02-2018 5:59pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

HandsomeBob wrote: »

I'd be all for Bruce inducting Jerry....

Well.... you know

Chicken salad will never look the same again.

Mr.Nice Guy · 15-02-2018 7:00pm

I consider Goldberg and The Dudley Boyz Hall of Fame talents. Ivory and Jeff Jarrett? Never would I consider them as such. It's a Hall of Fame dependent on the whims of one man though, and when you consider some of the names gone in already it's really not worth worrying about.

beakerjoe · 15-02-2018 10:21pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I consider Goldberg and The Dudley Boyz Hall of Fame talents. Ivory and Jeff Jarrett? Never would I consider them as such. It's a Hall of Fame dependent on the whims of one man though, and when you consider some of the names gone in already it's really not worth worrying about.

I agree its a Vince McMahon PR club but Jarrett would have achieved enough to go in based on his career.

6 time IC champ, WCW heavyweight champ, hed be deserving as much as The Dudleys IMO, arguable more so.

I personally hope he gets his moment

Mr.Nice Guy · 15-02-2018 10:29pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

I agree its a Vince McMahon PR club but Jarrett would have achieved enough to go in based on his career.

6 time IC champ, WCW heavyweight champ, hed be deserving as much as The Dudleys IMO, arguable more so.

I personally hope he gets his moment

The IC Title was devalued in a big way when he won it. Even The Godfather held the title around that time - and he's another one who doesn't deserve to be a HoF'er imo. When Jarrett held the WCW Title it had been similarly devalued as a title.

The Dudley Boyz at least were stars wherever they went. I don't think Jarrett was ever truly a star name. When I think of him I think mid-carder. For me, a Hall of Fame should be reserved for people who are stars and legends. Jarrett was nowhere near Goldberg's level in WCW; Ivory was nowhere near Trish Stratus' level in WWE. I really think a Hall of Fame should be kept special and reserved for only the best of the best, otherwise it becomes almost like an employee of the month award. 'Here you go for being a good sport'.

beakerjoe · 15-02-2018 10:55pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

The IC Title was devalued in a big way when he won it. Even The Godfather held the title around that time - and he's another one who doesn't deserve to be a HoF'er imo. When Jarrett held the WCW Title it had been similarly devalued as a title.

The Dudley Boyz at least were stars wherever they went. I don't think Jarrett was ever truly a star name. When I think of him I think mid-carder. For me, a Hall of Fame should be reserved for people who are stars and legends. Jarrett was nowhere near Goldberg's level in WCW; Ivory was nowhere near Trish Stratus' level in WWE. I really think a Hall of Fame should be kept special and reserved for only the best of the best, otherwise it becomes almost like an employee of the month award. 'Here you go for being a good sport'.

I disagree just because someone didnt get success doesnt mean they dont deserve recognition from their peers.

The stars arent made without those guys lower down the card.

Id class Jeff as a upper mid card talent and a fine one at that. He had a fine feuds with Razor, Shawn DDP, and Booker T, as well as getting a decent run with Chyna. And his TNA career in front and behind the camera, esp during they early years surely deserves alot of credit.

Sure not everything he did was a home run, his choosen one gimmick was dire,

Mr.Nice Guy · 16-02-2018 12:18am

beakerjoe wrote: »

I disagree just because someone didnt get success doesnt mean they dont deserve recognition from their peers.

The stars arent made without those guys lower down the card.

Id class Jeff as a upper mid card talent and a fine one at that. He had a fine feuds with Razor, Shawn DDP, and Booker T, as well as getting a decent run with Chyna. And his TNA career in front and behind the camera, esp during they early years surely deserves alot of credit.

Sure not everything he did was a home run, his choosen one gimmick was dire,

But if they didn't get success then I don't know why you want them to be considered Hall of Famers. A football Hall of Fame or an acting Hall of Fame isn't going to put in somewhat talented people. Only the cream of the crop go in. That's what makes it special.

Recognition from peers is all well and good and I'd have no issue with these guys getting some sort of Appreciation Night on Raw or something, but a Hall of Fame imo should be reserved for legends. I don't think Jarrett was ever really a big draw or star by any metric. It surely dilutes things when someone is put in as a pat on the back gesture alongside true legends like Flair, Hogan, Austin etc. Those feuds you mention him having were basic at best and I think calling them fine feuds is generous tbh!

To use a Draft example, if one of us drafted Jeff Jarrett in Round 1 or 2, let's be honest it would be considered a bad pick. A bit like one of the early years of the game when orestes went for Lance Storm in Round 2 and came in for some good natured banter.

I've noticed I definitely seem to be a minority voice on this though when it comes to wrestling. Like some years I'll see a name go in and think, 'Really? Hall of Famer?' Beth Phoenix is a good example. I liked her as a wrestler and thought she had a decent few years but I'd hardly consider her up there with the likes of Trish. But then I read comments and people say 'Well deserved', 'Great news' so I guess I'm much fussier than most on what constitutes the term "Hall of Famer"!

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 16-02-2018 10:35am

Heh.... he’s the king of the mountain don’t ya know

beakerjoe · 16-02-2018 11:07am

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

But if they didn't get success then I don't know why you want them to be considered Hall of Famers. A football Hall of Fame or an acting Hall of Fame isn't going to put in somewhat talented people. Only the cream of the crop go in. That's what makes it special.

Recognition from peers is all well and good and I'd have no issue with these guys getting some sort of Appreciation Night on Raw or something, but a Hall of Fame imo should be reserved for legends. I don't think Jarrett was ever really a big draw or star by any metric. It surely dilutes things when someone is put in as a pat on the back gesture alongside true legends like Flair, Hogan, Austin etc. Those feuds you mention him having were basic at best and I think calling them fine feuds is generous tbh!

To use a Draft example, if one of us drafted Jeff Jarrett in Round 1 or 2, let's be honest it would be considered a bad pick. A bit like one of the early years of the game when orestes went for Lance Storm in Round 2 and came in for some good natured banter.

I've noticed I definitely seem to be a minority voice on this though when it comes to wrestling. Like some years I'll see a name go in and think, 'Really? Hall of Famer?' Beth Phoenix is a good example. I liked her as a wrestler and thought she had a decent few years but I'd hardly consider her up there with the likes of Trish. But then I read comments and people say 'Well deserved', 'Great news' so I guess I'm much fussier than most on what constitutes the term "Hall of Famer"!

Ah MNG it’s the WWE Hall of Fame, not the Observer Hall of Fame. I know you think a Hall of Fame should be exclusive to those who reached the highest of main event and popularity status, but its not and never will. Its currently a mix between a Vince McMahon/WWE PR vehicle and an event to toast one of the boys.

I get that someone like Jeff Jarrett wasn’t pushed to the moon in WWE, but he was memorable. Maybe not to the level of Austin or Flair etc, but he played his part in wrestling over the past 30 years. Hes been dedicated to the business and worked hard to be a cog in the wrestling world, whether it by being a WWE midcarder or WCW main eventer or a TNA creator hes been a big part of sports entertainment.

Id look at someone like Goldberg, now I like Goldberg and hes no doubt a star, but he hasn’t worked even close to as hard as Jeff Jarrett has and IMO someone like Jarrett is so much more of a deserving candidate to get his moment amongst his peers.

Jeff may not have reached the heights of Goldberg in terms of popularity but I still think he deserves his moment for all of his hard work

DEFTLEFTHAND · 16-02-2018 5:44pm

beakerjoe wrote: »

I agree its a Vince McMahon PR club but Jarrett would have achieved enough to go in based on his career.

6 time IC champ, WCW heavyweight champ, hed be deserving as much as The Dudleys IMO, arguable more so.

I personally hope he gets his moment

Multiple times NWA WHC also.

I always thought he was a good worker. Looking back on old WCW and WWE PPVs on the Network his matches are always a good standard. Very smooth and polished in the ring.

WWE Hall of Fame 2018

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