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Will They Ever Get The Nod?; WWE Hall of Fame
Topic Started: Jul 7 2007, 05:08 AM (313 Views)
SavageRulz
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Ever since WrestleMania XX when WWE starting regularly inducting wrestling personalities into their Hall of Fame, people have speculated on whether or not some of WWE's more deserving stars of the past would be inducted or not due to their current strained relationship with the company. Both Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart were at one time on this list, and now both are Hall of Famers. Here's a couple of names of people that I feel absolutely deserve a Hall of Fame nod, but for one reason or another may never get it.


Randy Savage
Jeff Jarrett
The Ultimate Warrior
Brock Lesnar
Chyna
Madusa


What do you think? Do you have any other people in mind that you feel should be in WWE Hall of Fame but you think may never get in?
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Kraul

Chris Benoit

Regardless of how anyone may feel about him, the man was one of the greatest in-ring performers in the history of professional wrestling.

To deny him a spot because of who he may or may not have been out of the ring and to avoid criticism from those who might have a problem is simply a shame.

Unfortunately, I doubt at this time that he will ever be inducted. I'm sure many are satisfied about that, but I am not. If Bob Orton can get a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame, then Chris Benoit damn sure deserves one for his in-ring contributions. Afterall, he put on more classic performances and displayed more ring skill than most of the Hall's members.
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Legacy
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I don't think Vince wants a murderer in his hall of fame...
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SRP76
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Macho Man damned sure belongs there. Anyone who watched wrestling in the '80s knows that, and realizes that he's getting fucked over.

Rick Rude and Ted DiBiase immediately spring to mind, as well. How the fuck DiBiase's MANAGER gets in, while he doesn't, is still beyond me, especially seeing as how he was still on great terms with WWE.

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SavageRulz
Jul 7 2007, 01:08 AM
Brock Lesnar

Why Brock? I enjoyed his run, but I don't think he did anything that is HOF worthy in his, what, 18 months as part of the main roster.
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Cybrus, no one in history ran through the ranks of WWE faster than Brock Lesnar. He was King of the Ring, a Royal Rumble winner, the last WWE Undisputed Champion, multi-time WWE Champ, headlined SummerSlam and WrestleMania...and that was all in one year! Not to mention he defeated just about all of WWE's top talent in various match types and was the only true "Main Eventer" that could draw a crowd WWE created aside from John Cena in the last seven years. Lesnar was a phenom; he was the man. He may have only been there 18 months, but he did more than most wrestlers who had careers much much longer than his.
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Legacy
Jul 7 2007, 01:34 AM
I don't think Vince wants a murderer in his hall of fame...

But to deny the legacy that Benoit had is wrong he was not a monster for the 20+ year he was in the wrestling industry he was trained by one of the best and a good part of the current stars look at his matches to grow as a performer you can not ignore all the contributions he has given to wrestling

I do not even begin to justify what he done on the outside the ring as is was horrific and very disturbing and we still do not know all the facts maybe time will bring more clarity to it but for Vince to ignore the fact that Benoit busted his ass in every promotion he even worked for and put on some of the most amazing matches ever would be a shame

I think it too soon now to do it but down the line he should be inducted into the hall of fame

With that said I will say someone who deserve it maybe more then anyone but could never get the nod is Owen Hart I would also like to see Yokozuna maybe LOD as they are one ofe the best tag team ever
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SavageRulz
Jul 7 2007, 02:49 PM
Cybrus, no one in history ran through the ranks of WWE faster than Brock Lesnar. He was King of the Ring, a Royal Rumble winner, the last WWE Undisputed Champion, multi-time WWE Champ, headlined SummerSlam and WrestleMania...and that was all in one year!

That is kind of why I hated Lesnar. Any guy with an excessive push gets barely any respect from me. He pissed me off to no end at WrestleMania XIX when he defeated Angle.
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Jul 7 2007, 05:41 PM
SavageRulz
Jul 7 2007, 02:49 PM
Cybrus, no one in history ran through the ranks of WWE faster than Brock Lesnar.  He was King of the Ring, a Royal Rumble winner, the last WWE Undisputed Champion, multi-time WWE Champ, headlined SummerSlam and WrestleMania...and that was all in one year!

That is kind of why I hated Lesnar. Any guy with an excessive push gets barely any respect from me. He pissed me off to no end at WrestleMania XIX when he defeated Angle.

I agree that is why I was never on the Lesner is so great bandwagon but now that he is gone I do find myself watching his matches and thinking wow this guy was good and despite the massive push he did get I wish he would have stuck around he put on some great matches I wonder in the long run if he could have been the next Austin or Trips or even Rock (because he lacked one thing they had mic work)
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I never minded Lesnar. He proved so many times that he could hang with the main stars, even making the fans turn on The Rock at one point. He had great match(es) with Undertaker and Eddie Guerrero, and phenomenal matches with Angle. (I still consider their SummerSlam '03 match the match of the Year) It's ashame that he had to leave WWE so soon, because he had more honest talent than Cena, Batista and Lashley combined. Nobody could be a legit tough guy and at the same time such an awesome athlete like Lesnar. I still imagine, that if he hit that Shooting Star Press at WrestleMania, he would have been even bigger. But it takes a great athlete to actually attempt it and hit it on many occasions.
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SavageRulz
Jul 7 2007, 02:49 PM
Cybrus, no one in history ran through the ranks of WWE faster than Brock Lesnar. He was King of the Ring, a Royal Rumble winner, the last WWE Undisputed Champion, multi-time WWE Champ, headlined SummerSlam and WrestleMania...and that was all in one year! Not to mention he defeated just about all of WWE's top talent in various match types and was the only true "Main Eventer" that could draw a crowd WWE created aside from John Cena in the last seven years. Lesnar was a phenom; he was the man. He may have only been there 18 months, but he did more than most wrestlers who had careers much much longer than his.

I have to agree with Cy on this one. Lesnar had a great Year...year and a half, but that doesn't make a Hall of Fame career. Billy Gunn was KOTR, that doesn't mean he was a HoFer. :lol:

I have to question the Ultimate Warrior as well. He had his one moment in the sun vs Hulk Hogan, but the guy seemed to be to be a huge bust. Guys that are HoFers in my eyes have staying power of the long run. Brock and Warrio didn't for whatever reason. Brock still has a chance as his wrestling career isn't yet over with, but it will take some doing to get into the WWE HoF.
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Legacy
Jul 7 2007, 12:34 AM
I don't think Vince wants a murderer in his hall of fame...

by the same logic, would it be fair to ignore anything OJ Simpson has done, during his career? i know that he was "technically" found to be not guilty, but he will always have the image and/or rep as being the "true killer". with that said, should his credentials be ignored?






for the record, i feel that Benoit & OJ are in similar spots......only, Benoit will never have the benefit of a jury trial. Benoit isn't around to defend himself or his "alleged" actions. Benoit won't be around to "actively search for the real killer", like OJ's doing (at golf courses).
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D-Toxx

What about Jake "The Snake" Roberts?
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Kraul

I just noticed a name in Sav's first post: Jeff Jarrett

Savage, I know you like Jarrett, but why should he get a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame? He was a good Intercontinental Champion and he did a few good things away from the belt, but I fail to see why he should be inducted.

The only way I can see him deserving a spot is if both his WCW and TNA stuff was included, but I don't think it should or would (maybe WCW).
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I remember I was very tired when I posted this, and didn't feel like going into detail about the names I mentioned; however, I guess I should explain the reasons behind these men and women.

Macho Man Randy Savage - He is my favorite wrestler of all time and obviously I'm pissed that he's still not claimed his rightful spot in the WWE Hall of Fame. Easily one of the most recognizable superstars of all time, Savage is a former WWE Champion, Intercontinental Champion, WCW World Champion, and King of The Ring. As a wrestler, Savage was one of the most skilled of his time. A testament to this statement is his WrestleMania III Intercontinental Championship match against Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat which is to this day widely considered by many as the greatest match of all time. Savage even forayed into announcing, where he was equally as entertaining; however, it was in the ring where he shined. Several great feuds with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Ultimate Warrior, Dusty Rhodes, Razor Ramon, Lex Luger, and Kevin Nash always made Savage a focal point on any card. His out-loud persona and over the top wardrobe carved an image that today is now being duplicated by "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal, showing that Savage may not be around much but he is hardly ever forgotten.

Jeff Jarrett - While it's true I have gone on record several times as a Jarrett mark, all fandom aside I firmly believe that he is definitely deserving of a WWE Hall of Fame nod. A 6-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 5-time WCW World Champion, 6-time NWA World Champion, WWE World Tag Team Champion, and European Champion, Jeff Jarrett has the golden legacy to put him in there alone. Like him or not, Jeff Jarrett has been a staple in pro wrestling for the last two decades, with the last twelve years being in national spotlight for WWE, WCW, and TNA. "The Chosen One" Jeff Jarrett has carved out his place in wrestling history. There's no denying Double J is a Hall of Famer. He's done more to put him in there than current Hall of Famers like Cowboy Bob Orton, Tony Atlas, Don Muraco, George Steele, and the Junkyard Dog!

Brock Lesnar - WWE touted him "The Next Big Thing", and Brock Lesnar was just that. Just because his tenure with the company was relatively short in comparison to others, the accomplishments (Undisputed Champion, WWE Champion, KOTR, Royal Rumble winner) and the number of memories (remember the superplex on the Big Show that broke the ring?) Lesnar left in two years is more than many have left in ten years. As a performer, he was unmatched as he even took Kurt Angle to his limits. There's not a bad match I ever recall Brock Lesnar having. Main eventing SummerSlam against The Rock just four months after his debut and then eight months later main eventing WrestleMania against Kurt Angle, You can argue forever whether or not he got too much too soon - that's not really the point the here. The point is he has a career worthy of the WWE Hall of Fame, and like Jeff Jarrett has earned his spot in there more than many of the current Hall of Famers.

Chyna - Joanie Laurer did the impossible: in a sport with a history of relatively a hundred years she changed the rules. Built like an Amazon warrior goddess, Chyna forcefully made her legacy in a male dominated industry. Her impressive physique and raw power was never before seen from a woman in wrestling and earned her the nickname "The Ninth Wonder of the World". She was a founding member of WWE's most successful and memorable faction, D-Generation X, which is where her career took off. To date, she's the only woman to compete in the Royal Rumble and the King of the Ring, as well as to hold the allustrious WWE Intercontinental Championship (a title she captured three times defeating Jeff Jarrett, Chris Jericho, and Val Venis). She's even managed some of the greatest superstars ever such as Triple H, Kane, Chris Jericho, and Eddie Guerrero. She ended her career with the company as the undefeated Women's Champion, and then went on to Japan for a short while before retiring from the ring completely.

Madusa/Alundra Blayze - During a time before Trish Stratus even went through puberty, Madusa was busting her ass to legitimize women's wrestling in the United States. Proving successful in Japan, Madusa brought some of that foreign influence into the US and really made a name for herself. As far as raw skill is concerned, Madusa was the best women's wrestler of all time. She could twist any girl into a pretzel! Like many women, she pulled double duty as a manager also, seconding the likes of Curt Hennig, Ravishing Rick Rude, and Macho Man Randy Savage. In the WWE as Alundra Blayze, she became a 3-time Women's Champion and had memorable feuds with Bull Nakano, Bertha Faye, and Luna Vachon. In WCW, she took part in one of the most controversial moments of the Monday Night Wars and threw the WWE Women's Championship belt in the trash can on a live edition of WCW Monday Nitro. Towards the end of her WCW career, Madusa defeated Evan Karagias and became the WCW (now WWE) Cruiserweight Champion making her the first of three women to hold that title.
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I forgot one!

The Ultimate Warrior - I never was a fan of his, but I'll give him the Hall of Fame nod simply because he was WWE Champion and he won it beating arguably the greatest of all time, Hulk Hogan. Plus, that night he was also the first to simultaneously hold the WWE Championship and the Intercontinental Championship. Also, he ended the legendary Intercontinental Title run of The Honky Tonk Man in just 10 seconds. His gimmick and persona were also memorable, and even though he wasn't much of a wrestler he was extremely over with the crowd for a while. He feuded with the top stars of time like Randy Savage, Rick Rude, Jake Roberts, Sgt. Slaughter, and as already mentioned Hulk Hogan. He is - like Randy Savage and Hogan - one of the most recognizable superstars of all time.
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i'll agree with Warrior, just because he had a hugely memorable career.
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