DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 27, 2009 The Fight Network ticker said Ric Flair was confirmed as inducting Austin, but I don't know where they get half of these things. Last week it said The Funks were officially announced as going in. Officially announced where? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter -- It has been confirmed that Ricky Steamboat will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. He will be inducted by Ric Flair. Steamboat and Ted DiBiase got a lot of votes for last year's internal election regarding the WWE Hall of Fame. Vince McMahon takes the candidates with the most votes under consideration but makes all the picks in the end. The two wrestling legends weren't snubbed last year, but Vince knows he can't put all the best candidates in at once, so they are spread out over years. Also it seems like Vince himself wanted to induct Austin, so he bumped Flair, who as the above indicates, is induction Steamboat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter -- It has been confirmed that Ricky Steamboat will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. He will be inducted by Ric Flair. Steamboat and Ted DiBiase got a lot of votes for last year's internal election regarding the WWE Hall of Fame. Vince McMahon takes the candidates with the most votes under consideration but makes all the picks in the end. The two wrestling legends weren't snubbed last year, but Vince knows he can't put all the best candidates in at once, so they are spread out over years. Also it seems like Vince himself wanted to induct Austin, so he bumped Flair, who as the above indicates, is induction Steamboat. Glad to see Steamboat is going in, and Flair is the one that will be inducting him. This is shaping up to be quite the class: -Steve Austin (I wouldn't be shocked if McMahon does induct him) -Ricky Steamboat (Flair inducting) -Bill Watts (Jim Ross inducting) -The Funks (Still waiting to see if this is confirmed, but I would be shocked if they didn't get the nod - My guess is Dusty will induct them) -The Von Erichs (See above and below) I wonder who gets the remaining spot or two. Do they give it to The Freebirds by virtue of the ceremony being in Texas or does Hayes' actions from last year cost them a spot this year? (Although, I can see Hayes being one to induct the Von Erich family) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 I still think this NEEDS to be the year that Howard Finkel gets inducted, at long last. I mean, they missed the perfect one with WrestleMania 20...so do it this time around for WrestleMania 25. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Promoter 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 After all he did name their biggest show in history and it's the silver anniversary. There still hasn't been any better ring announcer with the exception of Michael Buffer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2009 The Fight Network ticker said Ric Flair was confirmed as inducting Austin, but I don't know where they get half of these things. Last week it said The Funks were officially announced as going in. Officially announced where? Personally, I'd only say Austin is the official one, but that's just me. Fink, not getting not getting into the HOF is a WWE running joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck415 0 Report post Posted February 7, 2009 Have any more inductees been announced on TV? I don't keep up with wrestling like I used to but I do enjoy the HOF shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBright7831 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2009 After all he did name their biggest show in history and it's the silver anniversary. There still hasn't been any better ring announcer with the exception of Michael Buffer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 I'll be keeping the thread updated with whose offically announced via WWE.com and WWE tv. Discuss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 What is a "heavyweight eliminator" match? I know it seems obvious, but if this is the episode of Nitro I'm thinking of, it's a one on one match. Also, does Steamboat's induction all but confirm DiBiase? Or will Vince fight this Internet leak too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter -- It has been confirmed that Ricky Steamboat will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. He will be inducted by Ric Flair. Steamboat and Ted DiBiase got a lot of votes for last year's internal election regarding the WWE Hall of Fame. Vince McMahon takes the candidates with the most votes under consideration but makes all the picks in the end. The two wrestling legends weren't snubbed last year, but Vince knows he can't put all the best candidates in at once, so they are spread out over years. Also it seems like Vince himself wanted to induct Austin, so he bumped Flair, who as the above indicates, is induction Steamboat. Glad to see Steamboat is going in, and Flair is the one that will be inducting him. This is shaping up to be quite the class: -Steve Austin (I wouldn't be shocked if McMahon does induct him) -Ricky Steamboat (Flair inducting) -Bill Watts (Jim Ross inducting) -The Funks (Still waiting to see if this is confirmed, but I would be shocked if they didn't get the nod - My guess is Dusty will induct them) -The Von Erichs (See above and below) I wonder who gets the remaining spot or two. Do they give it to The Freebirds by virtue of the ceremony being in Texas or does Hayes' actions from last year cost them a spot this year? (Although, I can see Hayes being one to induct the Von Erich family) What did Hayes do last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 I don't know if this is a confirmation, but this is from JR's blog: I can see it now....Dusty Rhodes goes too long with his HOF introduction and the Funks come out to the stage in the Toyota Center and assault the Dream just like in the old days. I miss aspects of the old days for moments just like I just described. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Confirmation of what? That was announced last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter -- It has been confirmed that Ricky Steamboat will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. He will be inducted by Ric Flair. Steamboat and Ted DiBiase got a lot of votes for last year's internal election regarding the WWE Hall of Fame. Vince McMahon takes the candidates with the most votes under consideration but makes all the picks in the end. The two wrestling legends weren't snubbed last year, but Vince knows he can't put all the best candidates in at once, so they are spread out over years. Also it seems like Vince himself wanted to induct Austin, so he bumped Flair, who as the above indicates, is induction Steamboat. Glad to see Steamboat is going in, and Flair is the one that will be inducting him. This is shaping up to be quite the class: -Steve Austin (I wouldn't be shocked if McMahon does induct him) -Ricky Steamboat (Flair inducting) -Bill Watts (Jim Ross inducting) -The Funks (Still waiting to see if this is confirmed, but I would be shocked if they didn't get the nod - My guess is Dusty will induct them) -The Von Erichs (See above and below) I wonder who gets the remaining spot or two. Do they give it to The Freebirds by virtue of the ceremony being in Texas or does Hayes' actions from last year cost them a spot this year? (Although, I can see Hayes being one to induct the Von Erich family) What did Hayes do last year? The whole racial incident that nearly cost Hayes' his job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Confirmation of what? That was announced last week. I wasn't thinking and didn't realize how old that post was and had just read that blog. A deadly posting cocktail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickster 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 What is a "heavyweight eliminator" match? I know it seems obvious, but if this is the episode of Nitro I'm thinking of, it's a one on one match. In boxing, an eliminator is a number-one contenders match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boner Kawanger 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks, that's what I thought Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2009 OK, thought that came about due to insomnia. I don't think that it should happen this year...but I was wondering something really crazy: Do you think for a future "celebrity inductee" to the Hall of Fame, a certain famous actor turned wrestler should be an inductee? I'm talking about, of course, Andy Kaufman. And before you say "Well, he was never in WWF!"...neither were Verne Gagne or Nick Bockwinkle, IIRC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi Chris Kenobi 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2009 This is probably one of, if not, THE strongest year for inductees for the modern hall of fame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2009 And before you say "Well, he was never in WWF!"...neither were Verne Gagne or Nick Bockwinkle, IIRC. Bockwinkle, only as a road agent, though he did have a match against Backlund in an AWA vs WWWF "title unification" match - ended in a double countout. Gagne definitely not. But even outside of those guys I think the WWE HOF has shown on many an occasion that they'd induct guys who weren't necessarily a part of WWF history in specific, so Kaufman could happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2009 24/7 fans know that Tricky Nick was a colour commentator for The Fed in 1987. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2009 And before you say "Well, he was never in WWF!"...neither were Verne Gagne or Nick Bockwinkle, IIRC. Bockwinkle, only as a road agent, though he did have a match against Backlund in an AWA vs WWWF "title unification" match - ended in a double countout. Gagne definitely not. But even outside of those guys I think the WWE HOF has shown on many an occasion that they'd induct guys who weren't necessarily a part of WWF history in specific, so Kaufman could happen. The other thing is that if McMahon Sr. hadn't turned Kaufman down, he would have never done the angle in Memphis. He approached McMahon Sr. first. And yeah... the Hall of Fame has definitely shown they are willing to induct historical contributors to wrestling in general since, basically, the WWF is wrestling at this point and "owns" all that history. In terms of this year's class, I must agree... it is loaded when you look at just who has been announced: -Steve Austin -Ricky Steamboat -Dory and Terry Funk -Bill Watts That's four former World Champions, a highly influential and innovative promoter, and we haven't even had the official Von Erich announcement yet. It's a wonder who else they can and will add to this class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted March 5, 2009 Gagne wrestled MSG spots in the 1970s, and did a tour or two with Vince Sr. in the 1950s. As far as celebrities, Cyndi Lauper is really the best one WWE can induct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Gagne wrestled MSG spots in the 1970s, and did a tour or two with Vince Sr. in the 1950s. As far as celebrities, Cyndi Lauper is really the best one WWE can induct. Especially after Mr. T turned them down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beto Chavez 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Why the Hell didn't they induct Mr. T for Wrestlemania 21? With Hogan, Piper, Orndorff, Orton there, it would've been perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 Why the Hell didn't they induct Mr. T for Wrestlemania 21? With Hogan, Piper, Orndorff, Orton there, it would've been perfect. I don't know if they asked him at that point, but his beef with them is that they inducted Pete Rose before him. He saw the induction of Rose as a joke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruiserKC 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 If they want to keep the Texas feel of this WM, I want to see them induct Barry Windham this year and have either IRS or Daddy Blackjack introduce him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamonddust 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2009 If they want to keep the Texas feel of this WM, I want to see them induct Barry Windham this year and have either IRS or Daddy Blackjack introduce him. I wish the Freebirds would go in, but I doubt that's going to happen this year. I'm also kind of surprised they haven't inducted the Road Warriors yet, but they might be waiting on them for next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 PWInsider is reporting that Koko B. Ware will be the next announced name for the Hall of Fame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruteSquad_BRODY 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 PWInsider is reporting that Koko B. Ware will be the next announced name for the Hall of Fame. This 8 guys a year for the HOF is going to get funny in the next few years as we see more and more mid card guys careers trumpeted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
