Official 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Discussion Thread

[James Steele]

Welcome everyone! Let's try and keep all Hall of Fame inductee discussion to this thread. Based off of the first 2 inductees, this might be my personal favorite class ever. What do you think?

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Updated as of 2/25/2013


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INDUCTEE LIST FOR CLASS OF 2013
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MICK FOLEY
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BOB BACKLUND
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BRUNO SAMMARTINO
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DONALD TRUMP
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[Shisen Kopf]

The best class is gonna be when Undertaker goes in, hopefully with HHH

[Shisen Kopf]

Also, Bobby Jaggers should be inducted this year. Lets all write letters to Vince saying he should induct him. RIP.

[XL]

Pretty stellar class so far.

[Big Vic]

I could see Nash going in this year if not next year.

[Shisen Kopf]

he'll tear his quad walking up on stage. Too risky.

[JimmyMess]

I could see Nash going in this year if not next year.

Do you think it should just be Nash? OR Nash & Hall... On his own Nash accomplished a lot, but his time with Hall is what everyone seems to talk about.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Honestly had no idea Backlund hadn’t made the HoF so far. I would have thought that he’d been inducted ages ago, but apparently not.

[loopydate]

Definitely agree that as far as the first two in, this is possibly the strongest class ever. Excited to see who else makes the cut.

[The Condor]

If they get Bruno by some Hail Mary miracle it'll be epic. The man carried the business for nearly 2 decades.

[erickman]

Definitely agree that as far as the first two in, this is possibly the strongest class ever. Excited to see who else makes the cut.

i think the strongest class was the hogan piper orton and jimmy hart class. for this class to top that they would need some biger names then what they got.

[FourFifty]

I could see Triple H going in 4 times.

Solo
DX
The Kliq
The McMahon Family

[Keith]

I could see Triple H going in 4 times.

Solo
DX
The Kliq
The McMahon Family

5. Evolution

lol

[James Steele]

6 times.

#6 being in with The Nation of Domination as the greatest moment in the history of NOD was the DX Parody.

[Arrogance]

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[Nicky Fives]

I still want Owen dammit!

[James Diesel]

Owen should have been inducted alongside Bret

I'm liking the class so far. Mick Foley's clearly been deserving of the accolade for quite some time now. The fact that Edge got in before him is kinda feather-ruffling.

And Bob Backlund, I went through about 5 emotions seeing him announced. It was one of those,
1. "Oh wow!" Shock
2. "Good for him" Approval
3. "Wait a minute" Comprehension
4. "He's not already in?" Frustration/Confusion
5. "What the fuck? You fucking dicks" Anger

I just really hope Rock doesn't go in, yet. I feel there are several others who deserve it more than he does for the time being. He'll get his, but it shouldn't be now

[James Steele]

Remember, WWE isn't at fault for Owen Hart not being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Understandably so, Owen's wife wants nothing to do with WWE or wrestling in general.

[Bad News Gertner]

With these two returning on Raw this past year, how about either Sid or Vader? People shit on Sid. Or Sid shits on himself, but the guy accomplished a TON in wrestling. Multi time champ in WWF and WCW and was much better than CM Punk

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Sid and Vader will probably get in one day. They have to do this every year, so the field weakens. Shut the fuck up Sid isn't a better wrestler than CM Punk.

[Bad News Gertner]

Master and Ruler of the World > Best in the World

[owenbrown]

Also, Bobby Jaggers should be inducted this year. Lets all write letters to Vince saying he should induct him. RIP.

Let's not and say we did :n:

[Theo Dious]

And Bob Backlund, I went through about 5 emotions seeing him announced. It was one of those,
1. "Oh wow!" Shock
2. "Good for him" Approval
3. "Wait a minute" Comprehension
4. "He's not already in?" Frustration/Confusion
5. "What the fuck? You fucking dicks" Anger


Backlund was offered the HOF years ago, he turned it down because at the time he didn't feel his career was over yet.

[James Steele]

I hope this guy gets inducted:



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[The Condor]

I second Gertner's Sid motion.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

So that's number 2 for Sid...how fitting.

[crusnik]

I think Bruno should go in now,because it's at MSG. Perhaps they should induct Larry Zybyzco in as well sometime soon. Should also induct Jake Roberts in too ,that is if he is not already in.

[James Steele]

Bruno refuses to be inducted. That isn't WWE politics, but Bruno being a bitter old twat. Larry Zbyszko would be an interesting induction.

[Bad News Gertner]

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In all honesty, Martel is a former AWA Heavyweight Champ, former WCW T.V Title Champ, WWF Tag Team Champ 3 times.

I'm all for Martel being in the Hall and have been saying this for a few years now.

[James Steele]

Surprising induction announced. Trish Stratus is a HALL OF FAMER!

[Bad News Gertner]

And HHH isn't.

[Wishbone]

Rock should get inducted later down the line as the center piece for that year's HOF induction. I'd prefer it happen long after his current stint is done though. Let him leave and get some nostalgia built up from the people then in 3 or 4 years... "And the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016..." *drum beat* "IF YA SMEEEEEELLLLLL!!!!!".

As for this year, I'm pretty stoked so far. Mick deserves it and is one of my all time favorites, Backlund I'm surprised like everyone else isn't already in, and Trish is a perfect choice. Kinda like to see Lita get in at some point too though two women in one year is stretching since we're talking about WWE here.

[Wishbone]

Also think it'd be awesome to see Booker get the nod if he is indeed done with in-ring competition.

[James Steele]

I'd like to see British Bulldog go in.

[James Steele]

Bundy or Luger would be nice inductions.

[James Steele]

How about Paul Bearer/Percy Pringle?

[James Steele]

Rick Rude or Sid Vicious?

[James Steele]

I'd really like to see Ultimate Warrior inducted, but I think Vince and co. would be scared shitless of him going "off-script" and just going nuts and making the entire thing awkward for the rest of the night.

[James Steele]

Vader or Batista?

[James Steele]

What do you guys think about Goldberg going in?

[Bad News Gertner]

HHH should go in as the Kliq's group bitch

[James Steele]

Let me go find my blood pressure medicine (because I'm a fat smark basement dwelling virgin).

[Bad News Gertner]

You always react.....which is more of a reaction that HHH got during his retirement speech.

[James Steele]

ROFL

[Shadrick]

lmao love you guys

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'd really like to see Ultimate Warrior inducted, but I think Vince and co. would be scared shitless of him going "off-script" and just going nuts and making the entire thing awkward for the rest of the night.

Put him on last and get the show to GO OUT WITH A BANG.

What do you guys think about Goldberg going in?

Very yes.

[James Steele]

Huge announcement made today regarding BRUNO SAMMARTINO!!!

[Corndad]

Glad Bruno decided to go in. He deserves it. Perfect place to do it at MSG this year too.

[James Steele]

I seriously wish they could air the whole thing because they are 4 for 4 on people I want to see inducted and see their speeches.

[CSL]

you'll be able to get it afterwards. I still have last years entire ceremony that I still haven't actually got around to watching yet

[James Steele]

They usually put it with the WrestleMania DVD, but I quit buying WWE DVDs since they put the documentary stuff on Netflix.

[erickman]

i think the strongest class was the hogan piper orton and jimmy hart class. for this class to top that they would need some biger names then what they got.

well now bruno is in now this is the strongest class.

[James Steele]

BUMP!

Donald Trump was announced on 2/25/13 as the next inductee into the Hall of Fame. This does make sense considering Trump hosted 2 consecutive WrestleMania, has been in two high profile storylines, and has been very pro-WWE for decades.

[Bad News Gertner]

Was guessing it was gonna be Cyndi Lauper based on her appearance on Raw last year, but I have no problem at all with Trump getting in.

[James Steele]

I seriously wonder how they are going to edit this ceremony into an hour for USA Network. Every inductee so far (maybe not Backlund) would be a potential ratings draw. Bruno finally going in, Foley being one of the most beloved wrestlers ever, Trish being fucking hot, Trump being a lightning rod of publicity, etc.

[Fignuts]

Is Yokozuna in already?

[Bad News Gertner]

Yeah

[James Steele]

Is Yokozuna in already?

He was inducted last year. Completely forgot that he was too.

[Bad News Gertner]

HHH urine soaked jeans should make the HOF