[239] Superstar Billy Graham publicly slammed the hall and demanded that WWE remove him from it, due to the 2011 induction of Abdullah the Butcher. No one in the WWE Universe would argue against his induction based on accolades or popularity. In 2015, WWE introduced the Warrior Award for those who have "exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of the Ultimate Warrior. 130 Modern-Era Nominees Announced Sept. 16, 2020. The most obvious pick as a headliner for a Hall of Fame taking place near Hollywood would be The Rock. If WWE were to go for a more traditional "wrestler" type to represent the women's division next year, Molly Holly has to be hovering the top of the list. It's still 12 months away, but that hasn't stopped us from putting out some way-too-early predictions for who could be in the running for the 2021 WWE Hall of Fame. – Die diesjährige „WWE Hall of Fame“-Zeremonie fiel bekanntlich wie so viele Fans der Coronavirus-Pandemie zum Opfer. The event took place the same weekend as King of the Ring. It's only a matter of when. The most obvious pick as a headliner for a Hall of Fame taking place near Hollywood would be The Rock. In March 2015 a condensed version of the ceremony was added to the WWE Network. 25 January 2020. The event took place the same weekend as King of the Ring. They put it on TV and have a celebration, and it’s just so ridiculous. Professional wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer said "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". [242][243], Mark Henry has also lobbied for Owen Hart to be inducted and encouraged Hart's widow, Martha Hart, to allow for his induction during his hall of fame speech. They really need to make more new stars to ensure that they can keep filling arenas for the ceremony". After the feud between Styles and The Undertaker, perhaps her name is fresh on everyone's minds and she'll be one of the go-to ideas for next year's class. Surprisingly, he's not yet been inducted, especially since the likes of Stone Cold Steve Austin have already received the honor. [25] All but two inductees, Hisashi Shinma and MSG Network creator Joseph Cohen, have been inducted posthumously. They Will Take All Your Order Information And Resolve Any Problems You Could … [23] 2019's recipient, Sue Aitchison, is the only WWE employee to receive the award thus far.[24]. While Arn Anderson and Dean Malenko left WWE for All Elite Wrestling, one of the most tenured producers, Fit Finlay, remained. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Traditionally, Dana Warrior (widow of The Ultimate Warrior) presents the award. As per the official website, the guest lineup is currently as follows: There will also be AEW wrestling in action again. On August 27, 2020, it was announced that the 2020 Class will be inducted as the Class of 2021 during WrestleMania 37 weekend. I don't consider it a real Hall of Fame. Meet the inductees, see photos and videos of their illustrious careers and more! WWE previously announced Batista, JBL, The Bella Twins, Jushin Thunder Liger, The British Bulldog and The nWo (Hulk Hogan, Sean Waltman, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash) as the 2020 Class. In fact, today's Superstars often credit her as one of their inspirations, so it would be nice to see her honored for her contributions, which include her appearance in the 2020 women's Royal Rumble match. Hence, a surprise return to make this announcement sometime next year would be a huge help for WWE, and this is the easiest choice to headline the Hall of Fame class of 2021. With no fans until November at the earliest, the plan is now to induct the 2020 class as the class of 2021 during WrestleMania 37. "[248], Dave Scherer of PWInsider has questioned how WWE can sustain the 2004–present Hall of Fame model, due to legends being rapidly inducted. He's a former multi-time world champion who has become one of the most recognizable celebrities on the planet. He fought for less sexualized, gimmicky matches and pushed for more of the legitimate wrestling action we see today. McCool was a four-time champion and two-time Slammy Award winner who set the base record for most eliminations in the inaugural women's Royal Rumble and competed at Evolution as a guest legend. Click the images below for full details. WWE doesn't seem to want to do too many posthumous inductions every year, but if Owen Hart doesn't go in, Big Van Vader may be one of the next highest names on the list to be recognized. 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. Date. She would be more fitting for the red carpet in Los Angeles than most other options, and the reception she received in 2019 proves fans still love her. There’s nothing. The WWE Hall of Fame is a hall of fame which honors professional wrestlers and professional wrestling personalities maintained by WWE. While WrestleMania 36 did take place this year, the 2020 WWE Hall of Fame had to be cut from the festivities. [31] Due to the original ceremony only being partially recorded and not originally intended to air, Gene Okerlund and Renee Young host the program with added commentary. Long-time manager in WWF, First African American to run a major arena in the United States, One of professional wrestling's first monster, Posthumous inductee. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. In 2016, WWE introduced a new category for the Hall of Fame called the "Legacy" wing. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Sadly, The Mastodon passed away before he was able to be honored in his own right. [232] Koko B. Ware, who worked as an undercard wrestler in WWF, is often billed as a controversial inductee since he was selected before wrestlers such as Randy Savage or Bruno Sammartino. Inductees in this category are from several eras of wrestling history, going back to the early 20th century. Vader's last appearance for WWE was inducting Stan Hansen into the 2016 Hall of Fame. [6] Beginning with the 2005 ceremony, an edited version of the Hall of Fame was broadcast on Spike TV (2005)[7] and on the USA Network (2006[8]–present[9]); these were aired on tape delay. In 2012, The Post and Courier columnist 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. Now word is that the plan is to induct the 2020 Class as the Class of 2021 during WrestleMania 37 Weekend in Hollywood next year. [5] This ceremony, like its predecessors, was not broadcast on television. The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith was scheduled to follow suit as part of the 2020 class. Kevin Owens not only chose his ring name as a tribute to The King of Harts but also named his son after Owen. Legacy inductees are recognized with a video package at the ceremonies. Originally scheduled to take place on April 2, 2020 from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The official home of the WWE Hall of Fame. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. [247] 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 the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The event was produced by the WWF on June 24, 1995 from the Marriott Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [241] However, Hart attended the 2019 ceremony as he was inducted for a second time as part of The Hart Foundation. There's no word yet on if there will be more entrants added for next year. He was a fixture of the Million Dollar Corporation alongside Ted DiBiase, with whom he won three tag titles. After the response from the Firefly Fun House match at WrestleMania 36, WWE may want to do something special for the Rotunda family by tying Wyatt and Dallas into an induction for their father at the 2021 Hall of Fame. It’s garbage. Martha Hart responded by stating "They don’t even have a Hallway of Fame. It's still 12 months away, but that hasn't stopped us from putting out some way-too-early predictions for who could be in the running for the 2021 WWE Hall of Fame. Another producer on our list is Mike Rotunda, who many may know better as Irwin R. Schyster.