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BarnDoor
03-02-2010, 10:15
I thought this was worthy of its own thread.
CLASS OF 2010 INDUCTEES:
Ted Dibiase
Antonio Inoki
Stu Hart
Wendi Richter
Mad Dog Vachon
I can't be arsed to speculate who I'd like to see. I think Rick Rude and Dibiase are long overdue at this stage. Obviously it'll be a cold day in hell before Warrior, Savage, and Sammartino end up in it.
I remember the name Antonio Inoki but can't remember seeing him wrestle.
Like you said, Rude and Dibiase should be there already. Owen Hart and Davey Boy Smith deserve to be. Seeing as Stu Hart is it would be nice to see them all inducted on the same night.
BarnDoor
03-02-2010, 12:07
Well lets be honest - Rude, Dibiase and Bulldog deserve it more than Owen. Tragic death and great talent yes, but never reached the heights of this lot.
I will mark all over the place is Rude goes in this year. DiBiase definitely needs to be in too, as you say Barndoor.
I preferred Owen to Bulldog, but when you look at achievements, Bulldog deserves to be in their first I guess. But Owen deserves a place if only because of the opening match at WrestleMania X.
BarnDoor
09-02-2010, 13:31
Ted Dibiase eh? Well deserved.
muscularmatt
10-02-2010, 22:11
There's always one that they reveal slightly later who is the 'main event' inductee, i.e. Austin last year, Flair the year before, who do we speculate that that would be??
For me, Dibiase is a 'main event' inductee. Apart from the ones already mentioned, I'm not sure who it will be.
I've heard rumours about the Road Warriors, Demolition, Ron Simmons and Slick. Again, all deserving to be inducted, at least at some stage. Warrior apparently lives in Phoenix, where WM is being held.........do it Vince you cunt.
BarnDoor
11-02-2010, 10:17
I sincerely doubt they'd do Demolition and the Road Warriors in the same year, it's usually one tag team a year is it not? I'd like to see those two and Arn and Tully as the next three tag teams inducted, and the Steiners after that (only as I imagine Scott will be in TNA for a while longer).
Inoki and Dibiase are two excellent choices, this class is shaping up well so far. Slick would be a great non-wrestler inductee, especially if he gave us a verse of Jive Soul Bro' on the podium.
I sincerely doubt they'd do Demolition and the Road Warriors in the same year, it's usually one tag team a year is it not? I'd like to see those two and Arn and Tully as the next three tag teams inducted, and the Steiners after that (only as I imagine Scott will be in TNA for a while longer).
Inoki and Dibiase are two excellent choices, this class is shaping up well so far. Slick would be a great non-wrestler inductee, especially if he gave us a verse of Jive Soul Bro' on the podium.
He's not in TNA anymore.
What will be weird is when they induct Sting - a guy who has never worked for WWE and only worked for their rivals.
Apparantly Sunny wants to be inducted :erm:
BarnDoor
11-02-2010, 14:42
To be fair though Inoki has only loosely worked for the WWF/E, he was never an official employee.
I didn't know that about Scott, guess that's the end of a great career then. Hopefully a hall of fame slot can't be too far away.
To be fair though Inoki has only loosely worked for the WWF/E, he was never an official employee.
I didn't know that about Scott, guess that's the end of a great career then. Hopefully a hall of fame slot can't be too far away.
I didn't even know Inoki worked for WWF. But the reason why I said it would be strange for Sting, is because he was always with WWF/E's rival. But it doesn't really matter. Hell, there's not even a Hall of Fame building, which sucks.
Scott is taking independent bookings, so he will probably still be around. Surely not for much longer with his bad knees and ankles.
BarnDoor
11-02-2010, 17:42
I think it's because Steve Borden has never publicly bashed the WWF/E, he's always got his head down and worked and I don't think there's anyone in the business with a bad word to say about him.
As for Scott's career, at the top level it's certainly done.
BarnDoor
23-02-2010, 13:21
Well that's one slot wasted.
The fact that Wendi Richter joins the likes of Koko B Ware in there, tells me there's still hope for Virgil.
Surely there's other females who would've been more deserving to go in before her? Liz for example.
BarnDoor
23-02-2010, 14:33
Yeah but with Liz comes Savage surely, and that obviously can't happen in Vince's lifetime.
Still waiting for Rude.
If Warrior is announced on the final Raw, it will be the greatest thing ever. Only thing is, HoF main eventers usually are announced first.
Yeah but with Liz comes Savage surely, and that obviously can't happen in Vince's lifetime.
If it makes Vince money, ala his DVD, then it could happen.
Luger could induct her. :shifty:
Original?
23-02-2010, 14:37
Hasn't Stu Hart already been inducted? :unsure:
Luger could induct her. :shifty:
:lmao:
Hasn't Stu Hart already been inducted? :unsure:
Surprisingly no. I'm pretty sure Bret is the only Hart in there right now.
BarnDoor
23-02-2010, 15:52
Still waiting for Rude.
If Warrior is announced on the final Raw, it will be the greatest thing ever. Only thing is, HoF main eventers usually are announced first.
If it makes Vince money, ala his DVD, then it could happen.
Yeah but apparently he REALLY hates Savage, with a passion. Warrior I think we might see in the near future if not this year.
I'd like to see Luger inducted at some point, I think he's done enough over his career, plus the guy has been through a lot of shit.
I like how Honky Tonk Man refused the HOF invite, but agreed to be made into a Mattel toy because that would make him money.
Just watched the Richter screwjob against Moolah. Painfully embarrassing.
BarnDoor
24-02-2010, 11:26
Wrestlezone are reporting that Warrior turned down his invite, and so the ceremony will be built around Stu Hart instead.
Obviously, no one will give a fuck. Yeah a lot of good things came out of Stampede but Stu will always be more famous for his kids rather than his own achievements.
That would be a shame but I wouldn't blame him. His acceptance speech would've been awesome though.
- The original plan for the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame was to make former WWF Champion The Ultimate Warrior as the star inductee.
Warrior originally agreed to be inducted into the Hall of Fame but he made the decision last week to pull out of the Hall of Fame, according to WWE sources.
It's believed that Stu Hart will be announced next week on RAW.
I guess that is what Barndoor was talking about. Man, I hope there it can still happen. At least it was WWE going to him and not the other way around.
Stop wishing death on the Hitman and update the first page, Barndoor!
Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon is the latest inductee announced. I know you had a thing or two for his daughter :naughty:
Plus, you have to add Wendi Ritchter from last week.
The only thing I remember about Mad Dog Vachon was when Diesel ripped off his artificial leg and tried to use it as a weapon. That was quality.
Deserves his place though.
BarnDoor
07-03-2010, 09:55
Joel I only add people I care about. Mad Dog is before my time and Bishop that too is my overriding memory.
There's usually about 7-8 inductees, and one of them is almost certain to be a tag team. We'll also likely get some kind of 'ringside' personality. We can probably rule out the Road Warriors, Steiners or Brainbusters due to the report below, so that must surely leave either the British Bulldogs or Demolition? Despite that Hart theme I can't see it being the former since Tommy Billington is a bitter cunt and hates everyone. Slick could be a very good manager inductee.
I'm already looking forward to next year's more:
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that the early plan for next year's WWE Hall of Fame is to base it on a WCW theme. Since WrestleMania is being held in Atlanta next year, which was the base of WCW operations, WWE is considering inducting names like Sting (assuming he's not working with TNA) Lex Luger, The Steiner Brothers, The Road Warriors and other notable WCW names.
Even if they can't get Sting, you could add the likes of the Freebirds, Arn Anderson, Tully, Barry Windham, Vader, and JJ Dillon to this list. We could finally get a full class of worthy entries.
Early Plans for the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame from Atlanta
- Since next year's WWE Hall of Fame and WrestleMania will be the 10-year anniversary of the company putting WCW out of business and will take place from WCW's former home of Atlanta, early talk within WWE is that they will be going with a WCW theme for the Hall of Fame.
Because of the trouble WWE has had with finalizing the Hall of Fame this year, they are already talking about plans for next year's Hall. Sting's name has came up to go with the WCW theme but obviously his status with TNA will play a factor.
Other names that have been discussed include Lex Luger, Ron Simmons, The Road Warriors and the Steiner Brothers.
Sounds rather interesting.
BarnDoor
08-03-2010, 14:39
So you completely ignored my post then?
So you completely ignored my post then?
Yes. I thought it was the correct thing to do.
BarnDoor
14-03-2010, 16:58
Legendary MLB icon Bob Uecker will become the newest member in the celebrity wing of WWE’s Hall Of Fame the night before Wrestlemania 26.
Where's that facepalm smilie when you need it?
BarnDoor
16-03-2010, 18:15
So now we have:
Stu Hart
Ted Dibiase
Antonio Inoki
Wendi Richter
Gorgeous George
Mad Dog Vachon
Bob Uecker
I'm guessing there may be one more, a tag team. But Ted and Inoki aside, it's perhaps the worst line-up I've seen.
BarnDoor
20-03-2010, 12:26
Without doubt, it will be a cold day in hell when you see Savage in the Hall of Fame:
The Wrestling Observer is reporting that following the death of Angelo Poffo, Randy Savage contacted both TNA and WWE and asked that each company send in a message to be read at Poffo's funeral. The report indicates that while TNA did send in a message, WWE ignored Savage's request.
muscularmatt
21-03-2010, 04:35
Big shame, he was always one of my favourites. Ohhh yeeeaaaahhhhh!!
What is Vince's problem with Savage? Unless it really is to do with him sleeping with Steph underage.
BarnDoor
21-03-2010, 13:29
Clearly Vince hates Savage with a passion, moreso than any other wrestler.
As much as I'd love it to be, I don't think it was that, for the simple reason that when Savage left in 1994, he was actually given on-air farewell by Vince, suggesting he left on amicable terms. This would suggest it happened after - unless, of course, it only came to light years after the fact.
I do know that when Savage's contract ran out at the end of 1996, he was apparently in talks for a WWF return, but returned to WCW just months later. I don't know if maybe he burned Vince at this point, perhaps suggesting he would sign, only not to. Though it seems a little trivial though for such a hatred on Vince's part. Aside from a dispute like that, him doing Steph, or maybe some bad blood over Liz's death (fuck knows what), I'm stumped as to what could have caused the rift.
Vince disrespecting Savage's father like that is really low. I sense it may have been Savage offering an olive branch, but clearly Vince has no time for Savage. But then again, he doesn't mind making money off the back of him with a DVD release. Says everything about the man really.
I recommend you look at my 'Down and Out' entry for more information. Or this:
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BarnDoor
23-03-2010, 17:35
So that's it? Not even a tag team? Inoki and Dibiase aside, this is a really bad year, lacking a truly big name.
MILLION DOLLAR MAN Ted DiBiase has become involved in a war of words with fellow WWE legend Ultimate Warrior.
Warrior declined the chance to go into the WWE Hall of Fame this year — an event headlined by the induction of DiBiase.
The former world champion turned down the WWE's offer after Vince McMahon refused to apologise for their Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior DVD.
However DiBiase feels that he doesn't deserve a place in the hallowed Hall any way.
In an interview with the MondayNightMayhem radio show, Ted blasted: "I'm glad he wasn't there because he's somebody I don't particularly care for, and quite frankly he was somebody who got a big push.
"He's one of those guys that has never really appreciated what was done for him, and all you have to do is watch the DVD.
"There's a lot of guys that did well in the industry that may have been lacking in some areas."
He added: "Every great match he had was directly dependent on who he was wrestling.
"If the guy across the ring from him couldn't lead him around by the nose, he couldn't have a good match.
"So the fact that he wasn't called on doesn't bother me at all.
"Quite honestly, it would have been a very tense backstage environment if he and I were together.
"He's one of those guys who has been given so much in terms of an opportunity in our industry, who even to this day doesn't appreciate it, and I don't know for the life of me who he thinks he is."
WWE initially approached Warrior — who lives in Phoenix where the HOF event was held — feeling he had the star power of previous inductees like Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
However talks broke down over the hurt he still feels towards the 2005 DVD.
He recently blogged: "I declined Vince's invitation to headline this year's HOF event. I believe my decision is simple to understand.
"Although Vince and I decided to settle the litigation over the production of the Self-Destruction DVD, the DVD is still what it is — a defamatory, negative, inaccurate portrayal of my professional sports entertainment career and my personal character while working in the WWF.
"Settlement may have changed the terms of the discussion, but not the original intent or content of the DVD. Vince himself titled the DVD. He gave the authority to produce the DVD just as it is. I can't forget this.
"Neither can I overlook the obvious fact that Vince personally inviting me to be the headliner inductee to his Hall of Fame means either the DVD or his Hall of Fame is a joke.
"One is not credible. It's inarguable.
"If the DVD is a joke, then I think its reasonable that all the Ultimate Warrior fans and I be told that, and something serious and substantial be done to correct the record BEFORE I ever agree to be part of the Hall of Fame, not after. Tell the true story.
"Obligate yourself to tell the real story and honour the Ultimate Warrior legacy as it deserves.
"If the Hall of Fame is a joke, my sense of humour has been tested enough, I think.
"And the fans who attend the Hall of Fame ceremony, believing it is legitimate and something to be revered, are being duped.
"I'm not interested in participating in a 'work' to mislead the fans anymore than they already were by the production of the Self-Destruction DVD.
"Frankly, I don't understand how you get from the production of the Self-Destruction DVD to an invitation to your Hall of Fame.
"The DVD is, essentially, a story telling that you regret ever having anything to do with the Ultimate Warrior persona and me, that both were worthless and neither ever contributed anything of value to your company, and, for all you care, they can both rot in hell.
"Doesn't a Hall of Fame have something to do with worthiness and honour?
"How do you get from one to the other? Help me understand. Many Ultimate Warrior WWF fans want to understand, too.
"I thought it was reasonable to ask Vince to explain it. Still do. Always will. That's it.
"Pretty simple."
Sorry Ted, you're wrong on this one. The argument about his in ring skills is completely lost when you see some of the other names in the HoF.
I'm tempted to go on a pro-Warrior rant if someone sets me off.
BarnDoor
12-04-2010, 13:48
Koko B. Ware. Need I say more?
That Warrior DVD is the biggest pile of bullshit I've ever seen. It actually almost made me hate Bobby Heenan it was so bad.
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