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Originally Posted by Jeritron
Paul Heyman, but that's also for what he accomplished as a promoter. That would be the primary reason he'd go in, so I guess he doesn't really count. He's the most deserving of the Hall of Fame who happens to have history as a manager though.
He's probably Hall of Fame worthy as an announcer and on-air authority figure too. He's just deserving as an all around wrestling personality/mind
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This. No disrespect to the other guys, but Heyman was the first name I thought of. Maybe it is because he is more modern, but you also have to take into consideration his kayfabe accomplishments:
* He managed Brock Lesnar during his rookie year, which to this day, is the best rookie year in WWE history. Lesnar won the 2002 King of the Ring, became the youngest WWE Champion of all-time (a record which technically stands to this day), won the 2003 Royal Rumble and headlined WrestleMania winning his second WWE Championship. Now, those last two accomplishments weren't with Heyman by his side, but it was Heyman who brought him in.
* Heyman managed Big Show and Kurt Angle during this 2002/2003 period as well, if I recall. That's some impressive names to have on your resume. He is also the kayfabe mind behind bringing Shelton Benjamin into the WWE.
* Not only did Heyman manage top talent in the modern WWE climate, but he also "managed" ECW and served as the General Manager of SmackDown!.
* He did some remarkable work as a color commentator for the WWE, including being a voice of WrestleMania X-7.