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WWE Hall of Fame
FormationMarch 22, 1993
(31 years ago)(1993-03-22)
Members
245 total inductees
131 Individual inductees
46 Legacy inductees
19 Group inductees (52 wrestlers)
(−7 inducted in multiple categories)
14 Celebrity inductees
9 Warrior Award inductees
WebsiteWWE Hall of Fame

TheWWE Hall of Fameis ahall of famewhich honorsprofessional wrestlersand professional wrestling personalities maintained byWWE.Originally known as the "WWF Hall of Fame", it was created in 1993 whenAndré the Giantwas posthumously inducted with a video package as the sole inductee that year. The 1994 and 1995 ceremonies were held in conjunction with the annualKing of the Ringpay-per-viewevents and the 1996 ceremony was held with theSurvivor Seriesevent. After an eight-year hiatus and after the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) had been renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2002, the promotion relaunched the Hall of Fame in 2004 and has held the ceremonies in conjunction withWrestleManiaever since. Since 2005, portions of the induction ceremonies have aired on television and since 2014, the entire ceremonies have aired on theWWE Network,which was extended toPeacockin 2021 after the American version of the WWE Network merged under Peacock that year.

As of 2024, there have been 245 inductees, with 131 wrestlers inducted individually, 46 Legacy inductees, 19 group inductions (consisting of 52 wrestlers within those groups), 14 celebrities, and 9 Warrior Award recipients. Seven wrestlers have been inducted twice in two categories:Ric Flair,Shawn Michaels,Booker T,Bret Hart,Hulk Hogan,Scott Hall,andKevin Nash,while two two-time inductees were inducted twice as a member of a group,Sean Waltman(D-Generation XandThe New World Order) andBarry Windham(The Four HorsemenandThe U.S. Express). Sixty-four members have been inducted posthumously.

History

TheWorld Wrestling Federation(WWF) established the WWF Hall of Fame in 1993. It was first announced on the March 22, 1993, episode ofMonday Night RawwhereAndré the Giant,who had died nearly two months prior, was announced as the sole inductee.[1][2][3]In the proceeding two years, induction ceremonies were held in conjunction with the annualKing of the Ringpay-per-view events. The 1996 ceremony was held with theSurvivor Seriesevent, for the first time in front of a paying audience as well as the wrestlers, after which, the Hall of Fame went on hiatus.[4]

In 2002, the WWF was renamed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and the promotion relaunched the now WWE Hall of Fame in 2004 to coincide withWrestleMania XX.[5]This ceremony, like its predecessors, was not broadcast on television, though highlights were shown at the WrestleMania event followed by the inductees appearing on the entrance stage in a condensed ceremony, which would become a Hall of Fame tradition from that point forward. The full version was released onDVDon June 1, 2004.[6]Beginning with the 2005 ceremony, an edited version of the Hall of Fame was broadcast onSpike TV(2005)[7]and on theUSA Network(2006[8]–present[9]); these were aired ontape delay.Since 2005, the entire Hall of Fame ceremony has been packaged as part of the annual WrestleMania DVD release,[10]and from 2014, has been broadcast live on theWWE Networkstreaming service.[11]The2021 ceremonywas pretaped on March 30 and April 1 and aired on April 6. In addition to the WWE Network in international markets, the event also aired onPeacockin the United States after the American version of the WWE Network had merged under Peacock in March that year.[12]

Although a building has never been built to represent the Hall of Fame, WWE has looked into constructing a facility. In 2008,Shane McMahon,then-Executive Vice President of Global Media of WWE, stated that WWE had been storing wrestling memorabilia in a warehouse for years, with all items categorized and dated in case a facility is created.[13]Ric Flairstated in 2020 that WWE was in the process of creating a building for the Hall of Fame and that it would be inFloridain theOrlandoarea,[14]but plans had been delayed due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[15]The current WWE president has expressed interest about creating a hall of fame building in 2021.[16]

Specialty inductees

Celebrity wing

The "celebrity wing" of the Hall of Fame is dedicated to celebrities that have made memorable appearances on WWE programming, and/or have had longtime associations with WWE (or professional wrestling in general), who have been very successful in other fields.

Warrior Award

Dana Warriorpresents the inaugural Warrior Award at the 2015 Hall of Fame ceremony

In 2015, WWE introduced the Warrior Award for those who have "exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who live life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit ofthe Ultimate Warrior".[17]

While WWE promotes Warrior Award recipients as Hall of Fame inductees,[18][19]they are not included in the Hall of Fame section at WWE.com[20]and an image gallery which shows "every WWE Hall of Famer ever" does not contain any recipient.[21]

The award was created following the Ultimate Warrior's death. During his April 2014 Hall of Fame speech shortly before his death, he proposed that there be a special category called the "Jimmy Miranda Award" for WWE's behind-the-scenes employees.[22][23]Miranda, who died in 2002, was part of the WWE merchandise department for more than 20 years.[24]Former WWE ring announcerJustin Robertsexpressed disappointment at how WWE used portions of Warrior's Hall of Fame speech to promote the award but left out Warrior's intentions of honoring WWE's off-screen employees.[25][26]WWE responded, "It is offensive to suggest that WWE and its executives had anything, but altruistic intentions in honoringConnorand his legacy with The Warrior Award ", adding that" moving forward the award will be given annually to acknowledge other unsung heroes among WWE's employees and fans ".[27]Since 2019 all recipients have been either current or former WWE employees.[28]

Traditionally, Dana Warrior, the widow of the Ultimate Warrior, presents the award. The2024 Hall of Famedid not have a Warrior award entry.

Legacy inductees

In 2016, WWE introduced a new category for the Hall of Fame called the "Legacy" wing. Inductees in this category are from several eras of wrestling history, going back to the early 20th century.[29]All but two inductees,Hisashi ShinmaandMSG Networkcreator Joseph Cohen, have been inducted posthumously. Legacy inductees are recognized with a video package at the ceremonies.[30][31]

The Legacy wing also has some criticism around it, specifically regarding the abbreviated way of the inductions. JournalistDave Meltzersaid "this is the category they (WWE) use to honor people who, for whatever reason, they don't feel are marketable names to the modern audience to put in their actual Hall of Fame".[32]Promoter and managerJim Cornettecriticized the fact that recognizable names likeJim LondosorEl Santowere part of a video package.[33]Legacy inductees are not announced before the ceremonies and families of posthumous inductees are not notified of their inductions. This practice has been criticized by family members of Legacy inducteesBruiser BrodyandEthel Johnson.[34][35]The Legacy wing was retired in 2021 and has not inducted anyone since.

Classes

1993

WWF Hall of Fame (1993)
PromotionWWF
DateMarch 22, 1993
CityNew York City, New York
VenueManhattan Center
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1994

WWF Hall of Fame (1993)was the inaugural class of the WWE Hall of Fame. During the March 22, 1993, episode ofMonday Night Rawa video package announcing André the Giant's induction was shown.[3]No ceremony took place, and André was inducted posthumously. In March 2015 a condensed version of the1994 ceremonywas added to theWWE Network.[36]Due to no original ceremony, the 1993 induction of André was discussed byGene OkerlundandRenee Youngas part of the 1994 commentary.

Image Ring name
(Birth Name) 		Inducted by WWE recognized accolades
André the Giant
(André Roussimoff) 		None One-timeWWF World Heavyweight Champion
One-timeWWF World Tag Team Champion[3]

1994

WWF Hall of Fame (1994)
PromotionWWF
DateJune 9, 1994
CityBaltimore, Maryland
VenueOmni Inner Harbor International Hotel
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1995

WWF Hall of Fame (1994)was the event that featured the introduction of the second class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by theWWFon June 9, 1994, from theOmni Inner Harbor International HotelinBaltimore, Maryland.

In March 2015 a condensed version of the ceremony was added to theWWE Network.[36]Due to the original ceremony only being partially recorded and not originally intended to air,Gene OkerlundandRenee Younghost the program with added commentary.

Image Ring name
(Birth Name) 		Inducted by WWE recognized accolades
"The Golden Boy" Arnold Skaaland Shane McMahon One-timeWWWF United States Tag Team Championand long-time manager ofBruno SammartinoandBob Backlundin WWF[37]
Bobo Brazil
(Houston Harris) 		Ernie Ladd Seven-timeWWWF United States Heavyweight Champion
One-timeNWA United States Heavyweight Champion[38]
"Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers
(Herman Rohde Jr.) 		Bret Hart Posthumous inductee: One-timeNWA World Heavyweight Championand firstWWWF World Heavyweight Champion[39]
Chief Jay Strongbow[40]
(Luke Scarpa) 		Gorilla Monsoon Four-timeWWWF/WWF World Tag Team Champion[41]
"Classy" Freddie Blassie Regis Philbin Held over 30 NWA regional championships. Long-time manager in WWF[42]
Gorilla Monsoon
(Robert Marella) 		Killer Kowalski Two-timeWWWF United States Tag Team Champion
Former WWF announcer and onscreenPresident[43]
— James Dudley Vince McMahon First African American to run a major arena in the United States[44]

1995

WWF Hall of Fame (1995)
PromotionWWF
DateJune 24, 1995
CityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
VenueMarriott Hotel
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1996

WWF Hall of Fame (1995)was the event that featured the introduction of the third class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by theWWFon June 24, 1995, from theMarriott HotelinPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania.The event took place the same weekend asKing of the Ring.

In March 2015 a condensed version of the ceremony was added to theWWE Network.[36]Due to the original ceremony only being partially recorded and not originally intended to air,Gene OkerlundandRenee Younghost the program with added commentary. It has been discovered that the full ceremony has been recorded (albeit with low quality) and has been uploaded on YouTube

The 1995 class featured two posthumous inductees.Antonino Roccawas presented by his wife, andThe Grand Wizardwas represented by Bobby Harmon.

Image Ring name
(Birth Name) 		Inducted by WWE recognized accolades
Antonino Rocca
(Antonino Biasetton) 		Miguel Pérez Posthumous inductee.
One-timeWWF International Heavyweight Champion
Pioneer of the acrobatic wrestling style[45]
"Big Cat" Ernie Ladd "Cowboy" Bill Watts Won severalNWAregional titles, and was one of few professional wrestlers to have had a successful career inAmerican football[46]
George "The Animal" Steele
(William Myers) 		Pat Myers One of professional wrestling's first monsterheels[47]
"Polish Power" Ivan Putski
(Józef Bednarski) 		Scott Putski One-timeWWF Tag Team Champion[48]
The Fabulous Moolah
(Mary Ellison) 		Alundra Blayze A three-timeWWF Women's Champion.Her first reign is recognized as lasting a record 28 years[49]
The first woman to be inducted.
In 1999 she won the Women's title one more time.
The Grand Wizard
(Ernie Roth) 		"Captain" Lou Albano Posthumous inductee.
Long-time heel manager in WWF[50]
Pedro Morales Gorilla Monsoon Savio Vegaaccepted the induction
One-timeWWWF World Heavyweight Championwhose reign lasted nearly three years
The firstWWF Triple Crown Champion[51]
He was also the first Latino to win the world title[52]

1996

WWF Hall of Fame (1996)
PromotionWWF
DateNovember 16, 1996
CityNew York City,New York
VenueMarriott Marquis
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2004

WWF Hall of Fame (1996)was the event which featured the introduction of the fourth class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by theWWFon November 16, 1996, from theMarriott MarquisinNew York City,New York.The event took place the same weekend asSurvivor Series.

In March 2015 a condensed version of the ceremony was added to theWWE Network.[36]Due to the original ceremony only being partially recorded and not originally intended to air,Gene OkerlundandRenee Younghost the program with added commentary.

Due toVincent J. McMahon's death in 1984, he was posthumously inducted by theMcMahon family.

Image Ring name
(Birth Name) 		Inducted by WWE recognized accolades
"Baron" Mikel Scicluna Gorilla Monsoon One-timeWWWF World Tag Team Champion
One-timeWWWF United States Tag Team Champion[53]
"Captain" Lou Albano Joe Franklin One-timeWWWF United States Tag Team Champion
As a manager, he led 13 different tag teams to a record 17 tag team titles,[54]and four singles wrestlers to various championships
His association withCyndi Lauperwas pivotal in turning professional wrestling into a mainstream phenomenon[55]
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka Don Muraco One-timeNWA United States Heavyweight Champion
Two-timeNWA World Tag Team Champion
Two-timeECW Heavyweight Champion[56]
Johnny Rodz
(John Rodriguez) 		Arnold Skaaland Wrestled inWWFfor nearly two decades[57]
Killer Kowalski
(Edward Spulnik) 		Triple H One-timeWWWF World Tag Team Champion,held 17 NWA regional championships[58]
Pat Patterson
(Pierre Clermont)[59] 		Bret Hart One-time and firstWWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion,one-timeAWA World Tag Team Championand held over 20 NWA regional championships
Credited as the creator of theRoyal Rumble match
Patterson won the WWF Hardcore Championship in 2000 and the WWE 24/7 Championship in 2020[60]
Vincent J. McMahon Shane McMahon Posthumous inductee. Founder and longtime promoter of theWorld (Wide) Wrestling Federation[61]
Group Inducted by WWE recognized accolades
The Valiant Brothers Tony Garea One-timeWWWF World Tag Team Champions
First tag team to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame[62]
Jimmy Valiant(James Fanning) – four-timeNWA Television Champion
Johnny Valiant(John Sullivan) – became a manager in the WWF and AWA during the 1980s

2004

WWE Hall of Fame (2004)
PromotionWWE
DateMarch 13, 2004
CityNew York City, New York
VenueNew York Hilton Midtown
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Big John Studd[63] Big Show
Don Muraco[64] Mick Foley
Greg Valentine[65] Jimmy Hart
Harley Race[66] Ric Flair
Jesse Ventura[67] Tyrel Ventura
Junkyard Dog[68] Ernie Ladd
Sgt. Slaughter[69] Pat Patterson
"Superstar" Billy Graham[70] Triple H
Tito Santana[71] Shawn Michaels
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan[72][73]
[74] 		Blackjack Lanza
Celebrity Pete Rose[75] Kane

2005

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2005)
WWE Hall of Fame (2005)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 2, 2005
CityLos Angeles, California
VenueUniversal Amphitheatre
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Hulk Hogan[76]
 Sylvester Stallone
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper[77][78][79] Ric Flair
"Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr.[80] Randy Orton
Jimmy Hart[81] Jerry Lawler
Paul Orndorff[82] Bobby Heenan
Nikolai Volkoff[83] Jim Ross
Iron Sheik[84] Sgt. Slaughter

2006

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2006)
WWE Hall of Fame (2006)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 1, 2006
CityRosemont, Illinois
VenueRosemont Theatre
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Bret "The Hitman" Hart[85] Stone Cold Steve Austin
Eddie Guerrero[86] Chris Benoit,Rey MysterioandChavo Guerrero
"Mean" Gene Okerlund[87] Hulk Hogan
Sensational Sherri[88] Ted DiBiase
Verne Gagne[89][90][91] Greg Gagne
Tony Atlas[92][93] S. D. Jones
Group The Blackjacks
(Blackjack MulliganandBlackjack Lanza)[94] 		Bobby Heenan
Celebrity William Perry[95] John Cena

2007

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2007)
WWE Hall of Fame (2007)
PromotionWWE
DateMarch 31, 2007
CityDetroit, Michigan
VenueFox Theatre
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2008
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Individual "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes[96][97][98] Cody RhodesandDustin Rhodes
"Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig[99] Wade Boggs
Jerry "The King" Lawler[100][101] William Shatner
Nick Bockwinkel[102][103][104] Bobby Heenan
Mr. Fuji[105] Don Muraco
The Sheik[106] Rob Van DamandSabu
Jim Ross[107] Stone Cold Steve Austin
Group The Wild Samoans
(AfaandSika)[108] 		SamuandMatt Anoaʻi

2008

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2008)
WWE Hall of Fame (2008)
PromotionWWE
DateMarch 29, 2008
CityOrlando, Florida
VenueAmway Arena
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2009
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair[109][110][111] Triple H
"High Chief" Peter Maivia[112] The Rock
"Soulman" Rocky Johnson[113]
Mae Young[114][115] Pat Patterson
Eddie Graham[116] Dusty Rhodes
Gordon Solie[117] Jim Ross
Group The Brisco Brothers
(Jack Brisco[118]andGerald Brisco[119]) 		John "Bradshaw" Layfield

2009

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2009)
WWE Hall of Fame (2009)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 4, 2009
CityHouston, Texas
VenueToyota Center
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2010
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Stone Cold Steve Austin[120][121] Vince McMahon
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat[122] Ric Flair
"Cowboy" Bill Watts[123] Jim Ross
Howard Finkel[124] Gene Okerlund
Koko B. Ware[125] The Honky Tonk Man
Group The Funks[126]
(TerryandDory Jr.) 		Dusty Rhodes
The Von Erichs
(Fritz,Kevin,David,Kerry,MikeandChris) 		Michael Hayes

2010

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2010)
WWE Hall of Fame (2010)
PromotionWWE
DateMarch 27, 2010
CityPhoenix, Arizona
VenueDodge Theatre
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2011
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase[127] Ted DiBiase Jr.andBrett DiBiase
Antonio Inoki[128] Stan Hansen
Wendi Richter[129] Roddy Piper
Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon[130] Pat Patterson
Gorgeous George[131][132] Dick Beyer
Stu Hart[133] Bret Hart
Celebrity Bob Uecker[134] Dick Ebersol

2011

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2011)
WWE Hall of Fame (2011)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 2, 2011
CityAtlanta, Georgia
VenuePhilips Arena
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2012
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Shawn Michaels[135] Triple H
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan[136][137] Ted DiBiase
"Bullet" Bob Armstrong[138] Scott,BradandBrian Armstrong
Sunny[139][140] WWE Divas
Abdullah the Butcher[141] Terry Funk
Group The Road Warriors[142]
(Road Warrior Hawk,Road Warrior AnimalandPaul Ellering[143]) 		Dusty Rhodes
Celebrity Drew Carey[144] Kane

2012

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2012)
WWE Hall of Fame (2012)
PromotionWWE
DateMarch 31, 2012
CityMiami, Florida
VenueAmerican Airlines Arena
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2013
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Edge[145] Christian
Mil Máscaras[141] Alberto Del Rio
Ron Simmons[146] John "Bradshaw" Layfield
Yokozuna[147] Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso
Group The Four Horsemen[148]
(Ric Flair,Barry Windham,Arn Anderson,Tully BlanchardandJ. J. Dillon) 		Dusty Rhodes
Celebrity Mike Tyson[149] D-Generation X(Shawn MichaelsandTriple H)

2013

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2013)
WWE Hall of Fame (2013)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 6, 2013
CityNew York City, New York
VenueMadison Square Garden
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2014
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Bruno Sammartino[150] Arnold Schwarzenegger
Mick Foley[151] Terry Funk
Bob Backlund[152] Maria Menounos
Trish Stratus[153] Stephanie McMahon
Booker T[154] Stevie Ray
Celebrity Donald Trump[155] Vince McMahon

2014

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2014)
WWE Hall of Fame (2014)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 5, 2014
CityNew Orleans, Louisiana
VenueSmoothie King Center
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2015
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual The Ultimate Warrior[156] Linda McMahon
Jake "The Snake" Roberts[157] Diamond Dallas Page
Lita[158] Trish Stratus
Paul Bearer[159] Kane
Carlos Colón Sr.[160] Carlito,EddieandOrlando Colón
Razor Ramon[161] Kevin Nash
Celebrity Mr. T[162] Gene Okerlund

2015

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WWE Hall of Fame (2015)
PromotionWWE
DateMarch 28, 2015
CitySan Jose, California
VenueSAP Center
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2016
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual "Macho Man" Randy Savage[163] Hulk Hogan
Rikishi[164] The Usos
Alundra Blayze[165] Natalya Neidhart
Larry Zbyszko[166] Bruno Sammartino
Tatsumi Fujinami[167] Ric Flair
Kevin Nash[168] Shawn Michaels
Group The Bushwhackers[169]
(Luke WilliamsandButch Miller) 		John Laurinaitis
Celebrity Arnold Schwarzenegger[170] Triple H
Warrior Award Connor "The Crusher" Michalek[171] Dana WarriorandDaniel Bryan

2016

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WWE Hall of Fame (2016)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 2, 2016
CityDallas, Texas
VenueAmerican Airlines Center
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2017
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Sting[172] Ric Flair
The Godfather[173] The Acolytes Protection Agency
Big Boss Man[174] Slick
Jacqueline The Dudley Boyz
Stan Hansen[175] Vader
Group The Fabulous Freebirds
(Michael Hayes,Terry Gordy,Buddy RobertsandJimmy Garvin) 		The New Day
Celebrity Snoop Dogg[176] John Cena
Warrior Award Joan Lunden Dana Warrior
Legacy Mildred Burke N/A
Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Ed Lewis
Pat O'Connor
Lou Thesz
"Sailor" Art Thomas

2017

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WWE Hall of Fame (2017)
PromotionWWE
DateMarch 31, 2017
CityOrlando, Florida
VenueAmway Center
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2018
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Kurt Angle[177] John Cena[178]
Theodore Long[179] The Acolytes Protection Agency[180]
Diamond Dallas Page[181] Eric Bischoff[182]
Beth Phoenix[183] Natalya Neidhart[184]
"Ravishing" Rick Rude[185] Ricky Steamboat[186]
Group The Rock 'n' Roll Express[187]
(Ricky MortonandRobert Gibson) 		Jim Cornette[188]
Warrior Award Eric LeGrand Dana Warrior
Legacy Martin Burns N/A
June Byers
Haystacks Calhoun
Judy Grable
Dr. Jerry Graham
Luther Lindsay
Toots Mondt
Rikidōzan
Bearcat Wright

2018

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2018)
WWE Hall of Fame (2018)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 6, 2018
CityNew Orleans, Louisiana
VenueSmoothie King Center
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2019
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Goldberg[189] Paul Heyman[190]
Ivory[191] Molly Holly[192]
Jeff Jarrett[193] Road Dogg[194]
Hillbilly Jim[195] Jimmy Hart[196]
Mark Henry[197] Big Show[198]
Group The Dudley Boyz[199]
(Bubba RayandD-Von Dudley) 		Edge & Christian[200]
Warrior Award Jarrius "JJ" Robertson[201] Dana Warrior
Celebrity Kid Rock[202] Triple H
Legacy Stan Stasiak N/A
Lord Alfred Hayes
Dara Singh
Cora Combs
El Santo
Jim Londos
Rufus R. Jones
Sputnik Monroe
Boris Malenko
Hiro Matsuda

2019

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2019)
WWE Hall of Fame (2019)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 6, 2019
CityBrooklyn, New York
VenueBarclays Center
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2021
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual The Honky Tonk Man[203] Jimmy Hart[31]
Torrie Wilson[31] Stacy Keibler[31]
Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake[31] Hulk Hogan[204]
Group D-Generation X[205]
(Triple H,Shawn Michaels,Chyna,Road Dogg,Billy GunnandX-Pac) 		N/A
Harlem Heat[31]
(Booker TandStevie Ray)
The Hart Foundation[31]
(Bret HartandJim Neidhart) 		Natalya
Warrior Award Sue Aitchison[206] Dana WarriorandJohn Cena[31]
Legacy Bruiser Brody[31] N/A
Wahoo McDaniel[31]
Luna Vachon[31]
S. D. Jones[31]
Professor Toru Tanaka[31]
Primo Carnera[31]
Joseph Cohen[31]
Hisashi Shinma[31]
Buddy Rose[31]
Jim Barnett[31]

2020

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2021)

Due to theCOVID-19 pandemic,the 2020 Hall of Fame ceremony did not take place. As such, the Class of 2020 was inducted alongside the Class of 2021 at the 2021 ceremony.

WWE Hall of Fame (2021)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 6, 2021
CitySt. Petersburg, Florida
VenueTropicana Field
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Individual
John "Bradshaw" Layfield[207] N/A
The British Bulldog[208]
Jushin "Thunder" Liger[209]
Group The New World Order[210]
(Hulk Hogan,Kevin Nash,Scott HallandSean Waltman)
The Bella Twins[211]
(Nikki BellaandBrie Bella)
Celebrity William Shatner[212]
Warrior Award Titus O'Neil[213]
Legacy "Crippler" Ray Stevens[214]
Brickhouse Brown[214]
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams[214]
Baron Michele Leone[214]
Gary Hart[214]

2021

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Individual Kane[215] N/A
Molly Holly[216]
Eric Bischoff[217]
The Great Khali[218]
Rob Van Dam[219]
Celebrity Ozzy Osbourne[220]
Warrior Award Rich Hering[221]
Legacy Dick the Bruiser[214]
"Pistol" Pez Whatley[214]
Buzz Sawyer[214]
Ethel Johnson[214]
Paul Boesch[214]

2022

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WWE Hall of Fame (2022)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 1, 2022
CityDallas, Texas
VenueAmerican Airlines Center
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual The Undertaker[222] Vince McMahon
Vader[223] Jesse White
Queen Sharmell[224] Booker T
Group The Steiner Brothers
(Rick SteinerandScott Steiner)[225] 		Bron Breakker
Warrior Award Shad Gaspard[226] Dana Warrior

2023

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2023)
WWE Hall of Fame (2023)
PromotionWWE
DateMarch 31, 2023
CityLos Angeles, California
VenueCrypto.com Arena
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2024
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Rey Mysterio[227] Konnan
The Great Muta[228] Ric Flair
Stacy Keibler[229] Mick FoleyandTorrie Wilson
Celebrity Andy Kaufman[230] Jerry LawlerandJimmy Hart
Warrior Award Tim White[231] John "Bradshaw" LayfieldandRon Simmons

2024

Main article:WWE Hall of Fame (2024)
WWE Hall of Fame (2024)
PromotionWWE
DateApril 5, 2024
CityPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
VenueWells Fargo Center
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Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Paul Heyman[232] Roman Reigns
Bull Nakano[233] Alundra Blayze
Thunderbolt Patterson[234] The New Day
(Big E,Kofi KingstonandXavier Woods)
Lia Maivia[235] The Rock
Group The U.S. Express
(Mike RotundaandBarry Windham)[236] 		Bo DallasandMika Rotunda
Celebrity Muhammad Ali[237] The Undertaker

To be inducted

Future class (TBD)

Category Inductee Inducted by
Individual Batista[238] TBD

Ceremony dates and locations

The induction ofBret Hartinto the WWE Hall of Fame in2006
WWE Hall of Fame 2009ceremony
Ceremony Date Location Venue Host Associated Event
WWE Hall of Fame (1994) June 9, 1994 Baltimore,Maryland[239] Omni Inner Harbor International Hotel N/A King of the Ring (1994)
WWE Hall of Fame (1995) June 24, 1995 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania[240] Marriott Hotel King of the Ring (1995)
WWE Hall of Fame (1996) November 16, 1996 New York City,New York[241] Marriott Marquis Survivor Series (1996)
WWE Hall of Fame (2004) March 13, 2004 New York City,New York[5] The Hilton Midtown Gene Okerlund WrestleMania XX
WWE Hall of Fame (2005) April 2, 2005 Los Angeles,California[7] Universal Amphitheatre WrestleMania 21
WWE Hall of Fame (2006) April 1, 2006 Rosemont, Illinois[242] Rosemont Theatre Jerry Lawler WrestleMania 22
WWE Hall of Fame (2007) March 31, 2007 Detroit,Michigan[243] Fox Theatre Todd Grisham WrestleMania 23
WWE Hall of Fame (2008) March 29, 2008 Orlando, Florida[244] Amway Arena Gene OkerlundandTodd Grisham WrestleMania XXIV
WWE Hall of Fame (2009) April 4, 2009 Houston,Texas[245] Toyota Center Jerry LawlerandTodd Grisham WrestleMania XXV
WWE Hall of Fame (2010) March 27, 2010 Phoenix, Arizona[246] Dodge Theater Jerry Lawler WrestleMania XXVI
WWE Hall of Fame (2011) April 2, 2011 Atlanta,Georgia[247][248] Philips Arena WrestleMania XXVII
WWE Hall of Fame (2012) March 31, 2012 Miami,Florida[249] American Airlines Arena[250] WrestleMania XXVIII
WWE Hall of Fame (2013) April 6, 2013 New York City,New York Madison Square Garden WrestleMania 29
WWE Hall of Fame (2014) April 5, 2014 New Orleans,Louisiana Smoothie King Center WrestleMania XXX
WWE Hall of Fame (2015) March 28, 2015 San Jose, California SAP Center[251] WrestleMania 31
WWE Hall of Fame (2016) April 2, 2016 Dallas,Texas American Airlines Center WrestleMania 32
WWE Hall of Fame (2017) March 31, 2017 Orlando, Florida Amway Center WrestleMania 33
WWE Hall of Fame (2018) April 6, 2018 New Orleans,Louisiana Smoothie King Center WrestleMania 34
WWE Hall of Fame (2019) April 6, 2019 Brooklyn,New York Barclays Center[252][253] Corey GravesandRenee Young WrestleMania 35
WWE Hall of Fame (2020) March 30, 2021
(airedApril 6, 2021)[254][255] 		St Petersburg, Florida WWE ThunderDomeatTropicana Field[256][216] Jerry Lawler,Corey Graves,andKayla Braxton WrestleMania 37
WWE Hall of Fame (2021) April 1, 2021
(airedApril 6, 2021)[254][255]
WWE Hall of Fame (2022) April 1, 2022 Dallas, Texas American Airlines Center[257] Corey GravesandKayla Braxton WrestleMania 38
WWE Hall of Fame (2023) March 31, 2023 Los Angeles, California Crypto.com Arena WrestleMania 39
WWE Hall of Fame (2024) April 5, 2024 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania Wells Fargo Center Corey GravesandJackie Redmond WrestleMania XL

Reception

Omissions and refused inductions

2013 headlinerBruno Sammartinopreviously refused to accept an induction

In 2012,The Post and Couriercolumnist Mike Mooneyham noted that the Hall has garnered criticism due to the inductions of questionable performers, and the omissions of major names within the industry.[258]Bob Backlund declined induction multiple times,[259]and The Ultimate Warrior wrote that he refused the honor in 2010;[260]they were eventually inducted in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Randy Savage was long recognized as being noticeably absent;[261]Chris Jerichosaid that the Hall achieved a level of legitimacy by inducting Savage in 2015.[262]Mick Foley long described Vader as "the most glaring and obvious omission from the #WWEHOF";[263][264]this was later corrected when he was posthumously inducted as part of the Class of 2022.[223]Chynais also a topic of conversation of whether or not she should be inducted due to the nature of her post-WWE career. Ultimately, she was posthumously inducted as a member ofD-Generation-Xin 2019, although fans, family and fellow wrestlers have since started petitioning for her solo posthumous induction. The most recent discussion amongst fans about a potential induction to the Hall of Fame is about the potential posthumous induction ofBray Wyattin the near future. Fans started petitioning for his induction, whether it be solo or as part ofThe Wyatt Family,after his death in August 2023.

Bruno Sammartino, the longest-reigning WWWF World Heavyweight Champion, was once critical of the Hall of Fame. Sammartino disapproved of celebrity inductees such as Pete Rose and William Perry, and said of the ceremony: "What's the point to a Hall of Fame? Is it a building I can actually go to? No. Give me a break".[265]Sammartino declined previous induction offers, before accepting in 2013. Paul Levesque (Triple H) said that it was important for Sammartino to be inducted from a "legitimacy standpoint" andESPNsaid that his induction was an opportunity to legitimize the Hall of Fame.[266]After being announced as an inductee, Sammartino said he considered the Hall to be legitimate.[267]

In December 2021,Jeff Hardywas released from WWE. On March 8, 2022, the day that Hardy's no-compete clause expired, WWE reached out to Hardy and offered him an inductee spot to theWWE Hall of Fame (2022)ceremony. Jeff Hardy declined the offer because he was offended, felt like it wasn't time yet and he wantedMatt Hardyto be inductedalongsidehim.[268]

Quality of inductees

Koko B. Ware's 2009 induction remains controversial

Ric Flair has stated there are several wrestlers in the Hall of Fame that didn't deserve it, but he didn't name names.[269]Koko B. Ware, who worked as anundercardwrestler in WWF, is often billed as a controversial inductee since he was selected before wrestlers such as Randy Savage or Bruno Sammartino.[270][271][272]Caleb Smith ofSlam Wrestlingquestioned how Ware was inducted, but former WWWF World Heavyweight ChampionIvan Koloffnever was before his 2017 death.[273]411Maniawriter Steve Cook defended his Hall of Fame status since he was very popular with fans and some of his losses were historic, while Kevin Pantoja described him as "the floor for inductees".[274]

Superstar Billy Graham publicly slammed the hall and demanded that WWE remove him from it, due to the 2011 induction of Abdullah the Butcher. Graham wrote: "It is a shameless organization to induct a bloodthirsty animal such as Abdullah the Butcher into their worthless and embarrassing Hall of Fame and I want the name of Superstar Billy Graham to be no part of it".[275]In 2018, Bret Hart, who headlined the 2006 ceremony, criticized the omissions of several wrestlers, primarilyDynamite Kidand his brotherOwen,as well as the inductions of the likes of The Rock 'n' Roll Express and The Fabulous Freebirds, who experienced little success in WWE. Hart said he would not go to another ceremony until WWE inducts "proper, deserving candidates".[276]Hart attended the 2019 ceremony to be inducted for a second time as part of The Hart Foundation.[31]Hart also asked WWE to removeGoldbergfrom the Hall of Fame, stating that "he got in there for hurting everybody he worked with" (which included himself in1999).[277]In 2021, after theJanuary 6 United States Capitol attack,Mick Foleyasked Vince McMahon to remove Donald Trump from the Hall of Fame though it ultimately did not occur.[278]

Dave SchererofPWInsiderhas questioned how WWE can sustain the 2004–present Hall of Fame model, due to legends being rapidly inducted. He wrote: "There are only so many people that they can have headline a class. They really need to make more new stars to ensure that they can keep filling arenas for the ceremony".[279]411Mania's Ryan Byers said WWE standards are "weird" since several inductees have Hall of Fame careers, but others "made it in for political reasons, longstanding loyalty to the promotion".[280]

Praise and criticism

Owen Hart's widow,Martha Hart,responded to calls for him to be inducted by stating: "They don't even have a Hallway of Fame. It doesn't exist. There's nothing. It's a fake entity. There's nothing real or tangible. It's just an event they have to make money. They put it on TV and have a celebration, and it's just so ridiculous. I would never even entertain it. It's garbage."[281]Sabualso criticized the Hall of Fame, saying "I'd only do it because I need the money... I don't consider it a real Hall of Fame".[282]

Others have offered praise for the Hall of Fame.World Wrestling Councilpromoter and 26-timeWWC Universal Heavyweight ChampionCarlos Colón Sr.said that his 2014 induction was a "realization of a dream".[283]Arn Anderson, who was inducted in 2012 as part of The Four Horsemen, said that the induction was the "pinnacle of [his] wrestling life".[284]2015 Hall of Fame headliner Kevin Nash stated that two things in the professional wrestling business are real: "When you win your first championship and when you get inducted into the Hall of Fame". Nash claimed this is a sentiment to which colleague Ric Flair also subscribes.[285]During his 2013 induction, future U.S. president Donald Trump said that the honor meant more than "having the highest ratings in TV, being a best-selling author or getting a spot on theHollywood Walk of Fame".[286]

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