WWE Hall of Fame 2023

JP Liz V1

As Wrestlemania 39 is going Hollywood, will Batista or The Rock be the headliner going in?

Also maybe Umaga (a nod to Bloodline members), returning Regal, who else Michelle McCool as she was at RR or Mickie James?

Itssoeasy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058283377/wwe-hall-of-fame-2023

Well probably Batista as he was meant to go in in 2020 but that didn’t happen for obvious reasons.

yeah I can see Umaga going in. Can regal be on WWE tv though ? I think I heard that that was one of the stipulations to get his release from AEW.

it’s possible that it could be either McCool or Mickie James as both are in good terms with WWE.

A long shot but Leilani Kai should be in.

I saw that Austin and rock both pitched for the midnight express to be in, and I’m all for that. It’s a shame Bobby Eaton couldn’t get in while alive, but hopefully one of his family could speak on his behalf.

What other category am I missing ?

I don’t know if the legacy wing will happen as they not only didn’t tell some of the family members, but got the wrong picture for some of them.

I know why it can’t be a stand alone event now, but I haven’t liked the way it’s done now after smack down.

CastorTroy

Who would be the celebrity inductee? Cyndi Lauper, after Becky played her on Young Rock?

Though was googling to see if she was already in and saw an article saying Lance Storm would prefer her in the main wing instead of the celeb wing since she contributed more than other celebs.

PTH2009

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1634369312847699970?t=PyHioqhO3SI0Ga8FM2yktw&s=19

Dom vs his dad for a 'retirement vs xxx match'

RobbingBandit

Mick Foley seems to be inducting someone into the Hall of Fame he hasn't said who it is though. Was referencing it on his podcast recently.

riffmongous

Rey being inducted into the 'Deadbeat Dad Hall of Fame'

CastorTroy

Going to be strange for him since they'll likely keep the story going so he can't share the moment with his son.

Is he the first active fulltime wrestler to get inducted?

JP Liz V1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120345129#Comment_120345129

I wonder who will induct Rey, maybe Batista, Edge, Vickie, Kurt or some one else

Necro

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120345968#Comment_120345968

Konnan supposedly inducting him. Apparently he asked for it and WWE said yes.

https://twitter.com/WrestlePurists/status/1634606563640975360?t=Gns57NLx-TK8mNF81YQXjQ&s=19

Lord TSC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120345129#Comment_120345129

Flair was active at the time of his, iirc, but then retired the next night.

id guess Rey will be winding out this year. He’d apparently only been going this long in order to help Dom get in the door, which he firmly is now. A Mania match, followed by the show in Peurto Rico could be a swan song of sorts.

Furious-Red

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CastorTroy

I had to google who that was. The Great Muta.

I only know him with his mask from his appearances on some of the American shows.

JP Liz V1

I am guessing Batista is not going in this year

Lord TSC

One of those names I’m surprised wasn’t already in it.

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/andy-kaufman-wwe-hall-of-fame-1235559341/

Necro

Jim Johnston not being in is another one I'm rather baffled by, the architect of so many iconic theme songs.

JP Liz V1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120343617#Comment_120343617

Whose left, a female and tag team usually, maybe Melina and MNM

RobbingBandit

Looks like it might be only 6 going in Hogan was talking up a few names recently haven't seen or heard anything else about who Foley would be inducting it's all smoke and mirrors until the vignette shows on Raw or Smackdown for someone whomever they may be.

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120380143#Comment_120380143

'Man Of The Moon' by REM going round in my head now 😄

Wouldn't know much about him but definitely helped incorporate Wrestling into other parts of the entertainment world

CastorTroy

This must be the smallest class yet at only 4 (assuming a woman will be announced over the weekend or on Monday)

Last year had 6 including a tag team and Warrior Award. So I guess really 4 entrants as well plus the Warrior award.

Necro

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1640395899804303375?t=z-BOqBKOPU-YMlYc6V7Kdw&s=19

Stacy Keibler going in this year too

JP Liz V1

Tim White for Warrior Award

Necro

https://twitter.com/WWE/status/1641125723510390796?t=KCVYAAmES3bo-NldHPvj6w&s=19

Thats the full class for this year now.

Rey Mysterio

The Great Muta

Andy Kaufman

Stacy Keibler

Tim White (Warrior Award)

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120416876#Comment_120416876

'That's not wise'

Definitely deserves a place in the HOF, along with many other Referees

JP Liz V1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120343617#Comment_120343617

Stacey, not sure why Mick, Torrie yes I get her inducting Stacey

Stacey looks well as does Torrie bar the lip fillers

Nice to see AEW let some stars accompany their better halves to the ceremony

CastorTroy

They did the Dom/Rey thing the right way. Just not standing when he came out then a walkout.

Stacy looks great.

Wasn't Tim White the one who had constant reports form WWE about multiple suicide attempts? His brother could easily pass as him.

riffmongous

Dom looks like he's trying not to cry when he's walking out, so it was probably the right call to have planned it. He was still there for it which was nice, and can listen to the speech from around the corner. Konnan's joke was great too.

Loughc

I can’t get enough of this heel Dom thing. Him refusing to stand up and then walking out was a thing of beauty. He’s done so well.

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120427061#Comment_120427061

Yeah it different to bring storyline into the HOF

How many years did we see rivals sitting next to each other at the ceremony all smiles and giggles

The Tim White suicide attempts were just so odd and must of been a few 'substances' taken when the decision was made to green light it

JP Liz V1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120427061#Comment_120427061

It must have been hard for Rey and Dom but storyline wise it worked perfectly having Dom, Rhea ( who looked lovely in black ) and Damien walk out but poor Buddy left sitting all alone

PTH2009

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120428449#Comment_120428449

Wonder where Finn was ?

I admire the Muta for his short speech. That's how if should be done 😄

Itssoeasy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120428559#Comment_120428559

Well Muta was short because Flair did his usual rambling “talking about anybody but the inductee” rubbish again. I’m a huge fan of ric flair the wrestler but the guy behind the character is a disaster.

B.A._Baracus

Flair is an ego manic alright. Instead of talking about Muta as it was his moment, nah Flair makes it about himself.

Necro

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120430946#Comment_120430946

The first mistake was getting Flair to induct anyone, he has form for that sort of self-serving nonsense

The White Wolf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120427061#Comment_120427061

He looked a bit upset going to the back. Must have been incredibly difficult to maintain kayfabe there.