THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT

It is a theory that makes one want to both test and avoid. Do we want to see if it is true? Sure, there are a lot of things we think we should go back and change. Do we want to risk making something even worse? No, because then what was the point? It applies to everything, including professional wrestling and sports entertainment. Both good and bad in nature. Here are some that come to mind...

Madison Square Garden Curtain Call

Some loved this, mainly fans, but it was still something that has even bigger ramifications if changed in any way. Obviously if it didn't happen, but if say, Sean Waltman had been there, then he likely would have been the guy to take all the heat. Hall and Nash were gone, HBK the champ, clearly had plans for Triple H to win the King Of The Ring. If that hadn't had been taken away, then it wouldn't have been given to Stone Cold. Which we all know, King Of The Ring that year was where "Austin 3:16 Says I Just Whooped Your Ass" was born. Could it have happened at another time? Maybe, but would it have been the same if he hadn't just beat Jake "The Snake" Roberts, who was thumpin' the bible as part of his gimmick at the time, for the crown? It was too perfect to even think of touching. Austin was over, and rising, but that moment solidified everything. I guess the Kliq haters can be grateful if a Stone Cold Steve Austin fan. What? I said thank you Hall, Nash, HBK, and Trips for being above the business at that time, and Waltman for being in rehab instead of being there haha

Eric Bischoff, Ted Turner, & Black Saturday

This involves two separate instances, but I think that without them both, The Monday Night War doesn't happen or just not the way it did. First, Black Saturday was the day WWE (then WWF) replaced Georgia Championship Wrestling on Turner's TBS. How this sparked RAW V Nitro, was that Ted initially refused Vince's offer, and Vinnie Mac went and simply bought a floundering (financially) GCW. Which now allowed him to air WWE. Vince mainly used clip from his shows on opposing network, USA, on his TBS show. Because of this, and the non-WWE GCW fans, as well as Gordon Solie fans lead to horrendous ratings. Combine the tactics and the outcome, Ted Turner wasn't too pleased to say the least. Long story short Vince sold GCW to Jim Crockett, who later would have to sell to Turner. Enter WCW. And all of this initiated the McMahon/Turner rivalry that feuled the wars. How does Bischoff play into this? It was Ted's money, but it was Eric's vision and direction (what direction there was) that kicked WWE's butts for a long time. This could have not happened if things prior hadn't played out the way that they did. Most of us have seen the Easy E audition for WWE from back in the day. For those unaware, Vince had Eric interview a broom for his audition. Which I get, as the guy holding the mic may have to save an interview, or to see how they initiate things (look at Macho and Mean Gene, Randy was great, but Okerlund would make it that much better). Regardless of the why, Eric apparently left with a chip on his shoulder. What if things were different? An actual person to interview, or if he got the position? Would Eric have had that drive without the anger, and who would've replaced him had he been in WWE at the time? Would they have done better or worse? It is why I put them together. Change anything here, and our favorite era is gone or altered.

Spoiler Report Gone Awry

Wasn't sure what to call this one, didn't want to use the quote that caused the clicks, and didn't want to put the heat on the guy who had to say it (Tony Schiavone). So, it is called what it is because it was a common occurrence, but backfired badly at this moment. It is a moment that in this regard have to wonder "what if...?". For example, what if it had been someone else who had won the WWE Championship? That could have and maybe did cause the hardcore and pre-Hogan WCW fans to turn over and see Mick Foley a former "WCW guy" win the competitions main prize. Would someone else have caused so many people to change channels? Even if it was just about the title changing hands, what if it hadn't? Would there have been something else to take place that caused the same reaction? It was literally the moment that turned the tide in the ratings battle. Could something have triggered this further down the road? It was unlikely given the misdirection that came to the surface, but then again might not have exposed the holes leading to further disasters, aka Russo. Would AOL Time Warner have been so quick to sell had it been the success it was? They say Vince McMahon would never have given up, but that is also after having not to. Who's to say that if this moment is taken away that Vince wouldn't have had a choice at some point?

The Third Man Was Sting

Even those involved said that it wouldn't have worked the same way it did with Hogan. We won't know really, we kind of but still don't know that it likely wouldn't have worked at all for Hulk who's popularity was pointing to the exit. Would he have returned to WWE and gotten the reception he did in 2002? Or would he have been forced into retirement. I can't envision Hogan doing anything similar to what Sting did at that time. Which is another big question, what about Sting? He tends to get lost in all of this when talking about the nWo and how Hogan's turn is what lit the fuse to the rocket. If it was Sting would there have not been The Crow version that also reignited his career? Which wasn't in bad shape, but it sky rocketed his career to an even higher level. Or would it have come to be, but different? Scott Hall was the one to suggest it to Sting, but again the question, success or failure? Hogan's "darkside" lameness just prior to the nWo turn, was exactly that, lame. Would that have happened to Sting turning heel at that point in time? Wolfpac Sting was okay for a minute, but never really meshed with the nWo vibe whether red or white.

That's what came to mind at this moment, there is more I am sure. Even if I had to really reach for a what if and the butterfly effect that would follow. Examples like "What if Hogan's back gave out at Wrestlemania 3?" or a simple yet dark "What if one of the promoters who had their territory become obsolete actually attempted and succeeded in killing Vince McMahon?" It is a crazy business both in and out of the ring. Part of why we love it so much I guess haha Stay Nerdy!

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WRESTLING WHAT IF's VOL. II

Another installment of "Wrestling What If's..." (you can find Volume I...HERE ). Another chance to think of what could or might have been. In early installments we will be trying to avoid direct  focus on either the "Attitude Era"/"Monday Night Wars" or deaths. Some things will lead into those, but in the beginning it is other stuff that could have reshaped the industry.

What If...Bret "Hitman" Hart Hadn't Been Kicked By Goldberg?
Yes, it is a bit weird to wonder that, but watching him on WWE Network makes it hard to not wonder. It was the concussion from the kick that initially ended Bret's career, the stroke made it concrete. Sure, he had the match with Vince, and has done some spots of physicality, but not the Hitman he'd be if not for that kick. Question are aplenty, would he have been able to "save" WCW? Not likely. Would he have ever been open to returning to WWE? Would something have still triggered Bret wanting to make peace in his life? If not, would we have seen a true Sharpshooter in TNA Wrestling? If so, how much better would his match against Vince would have been. And lets not forget a match between Bret and Shawn Michaels. At Wrestlemania. Ya. Ooooh or even Bret being a part of the former Streak held by Undertaker?


What If...Andre The Giant Was Never "Discovered"?
Another slightly weird one, but Andre's existence in professional wrestling/sports entertainment was more crucial than it appears. Wrestlemania III is a massive part of WWE's history and success. Big John Studd, One Man Gang, and other big men would have loved to fill Andre's spot, but as great as they may be, they would've failed. Andre was massive during his "undefeated" good guy days, both in size as well as in fans hearts during the 70's and very early 80's. His heel turn and sheer girth was even bigger leading up to the showdown with Hogan. Take away Andre, you take away that pivotal moment when Hogan body slammed him. All the others it would not have been as impressive and nor as big of impact. It sent Hogan's star power through the roof. So, no Andre where would the WWE and Hulk Hogan be? As successful? Less? And lets not forget about Big Show. The questions with him are would he have been a much bigger attraction, or would he have never even gotten into wrestling?


What If...Triple H Hadn't Torn His Quad In 2001?
A few things come to mind. First, how would he have played into the "Invasion" storyline? It is hard to say which side he would have chosen, given both his involvement with The Two-Man Power Trip with Stone Cold and his real life relationship with Stephanie McMahon. Would he have joined his wife while Austin stayed with WWE? Austin "wanted" to be a heel at that time (despite fans not allowing it. "What?" began at that time) so would he have turned on WWE and Triple H before jumping ship, or would Triple H have made the turn and Austin stayed with WWE. What would've happened with Angle? And even flashing forward to when he made his return there are questions. Would he have been built up to win the Rumble and then the WWE Undisputed Championship at Mania X-8? Would he have been in the mix when the first Undisputed Champion was crowned? Orrrr would he have some how been involved with the n.W.o. sooner than later (right before it "dissolved" after ironically Kevin Nash tearing his quad) as either a member or an opponent?


What If...The Steroid Scandal Never Happened?
Initially you are probably thinking, "Wouldn't What If Vince Lost? Be Better?". You would be both right and wrong at the same time. Initially I think Vince would just have paid a large sum and carried on, or if incarcerated it would have been Linda running things while Vince planned things out in jail while having meetings every week. But, what if it hadn't happened at all? Roid Rage is debatable, but the damage that steroids can cause when abused is pretty solid (injury recovery uses smaller doses, for shorter periods). If this trial hadn't happened there is a chance that there would not only be a lot more of the traditional "Vince Guys" (jacked up), but there's a chance there would be a lot more deaths. That list is already way too long. Would Hulk Hogan still be alive today if he hadn't stopped juicing back then (lost a lot of mass quickly, hoping the bulk now is natural), or others who have already passed have died much earlier? Yes, there may be some guys on the roster who are on the juice, but they are at least forced to try and hide it now. Not saying 'roids is what has killed so many wrestlers, but hard to say if it wasn't a factor in some.

That's it for now, again you can find previous installment(s)...HERE . Keep your eyes peeled for future installments of "Wrestling What If's...".


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WHO STILL NEEDS TO BE INDUCTED INTO WWE HALL OF FAME?

This year we saw the late Macho Man Randy Savage, as well as Alundra Blayze/Medusa get inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame. People who were thought to be unlikely, despite fans (and wrestlers/superstars) begging for it. But, they are in. Now, we are basically left with the traditional picks, meaning there wouldn't really be any controversy involved. Really, only Owen Hart and Chris Benoit are left with that distinction. Owen's wife not wanting to be involved with wrestling due to Owen's tragic ending, and of course the Benoit situation almost speaks for itself as to why it won't happen. Even if WWE tried to focus everything on Benoit's in-ring career, the distraction would be massive, and could take away from both his and the other inductees. Sad, but true and understandable.

So, who's really left? Let's focus more on the WWE alumni, as they really have the best odds of getting in as time progresses. And their inductions won't be based on location as some of the WWE's choices have been based on. And that's not to say those outside of WWE history don't deserve in, it is just a matter of opinion, memory, and exposure to those stars. Where if you were in WWE, chances are higher that fans will remember them more, or more fans will at least.

Sting

Up until Wrestlemania 31, this would have felt a tad awkward and likely would have been treated differently. Would Sting have been the "main" inductee if he hadn't appeared in WWE? Or just one of the group, with a WWE alumni getting the honors? All of that no longer matters. Sting has had at least one match (a good match too), and fans showed he is still The Icon. Now it is a matter of when this induction happens. Flair had mentioned "the other" HOF (TNA), will Sting mention them in his speech? Having been there for so long in between WCW and WWE.

X-Pac (Sean Waltman)

His career may not have been as illustrious as the other Kilq members, but Pac has been involved with two of the game changing groups, nWo and DX. Combine that with being a great worker, X-Pac should be in. Shawn Michaels said it himself after Nash was inducted, only two left to go. Pac and Triple H.

Lex Luger

Luger is one of the few WWE and WCW alumni that haven't been inducted. WWE might be able to get past him leaving the company to appear on the first WCW Nitro His involvement with the tragic death of Miss Elizabeth may hinder this from happening, even though Elizabeth's choices were her own, it showed Luger in a different light. Guess we'll have to forever wait and see.

Victoria (Lisa Marie Varon)

With Trish and Lita being Hall Of Famers, it is time to start inducting the other Divas that helped the division during the Attitude Era (and after). Some of Trish's greatest matches came against Victoria, who was also a two time WWE Womens Champion, why not induct Victoria?

Ivory

Although she was quite attractive, Ivory was known more for her character(s). Which was almost, almost, always the anti-Diva in some fashion. And like most of the Divas from the Attitude Era, Ivory could go in the ring (multiple womens titles prove that), and was possibly the best of the ladies at that time on the mic.

Jacqueline

She did it all during and post Attitude Era. The overtly sexual stuff (but with confidence), winning the WWE Womens Championship multiple times, and even becoming the first ever (and at the moment, the only) female to win the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

Irwin R. Schyster (Mike Rotunda)

Before becoming the Tax Man, Rotunda was a two time WWE Tag Team Champion as part of The U.S. Express. As well as titles from his WCW/NWA days (TV and Tag titles), and another three reigns as tag champs with Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase in WWE. He's also the father of Bo Dallas and Bray Wyatt, so his inductors are set.

Scott Steiner

Okay, there is still another one that fans want and would be a surprise if it happened. His career is most certainly worthy of an induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame, his illustrious tag team career with is brother Rick as the Steiner Brothers where they traveled the world and won numerous titles. His singles career is also worthy of an induction, more so his WCW than his WWE runs. The problems lies with what makes us all love Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner, his unpredictability. Steiner isn't afraid of saying what he wants, when he wants. Giving him a live mic at black tie event could go wrong. Most would be entertaining for us fans, however it could get ugly. And in typical Poppa Pump fashion, incoherently delivered.

Just a small list of course, there are countless wrestlers/sports entertainers who deserve to be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame. For some of them, the WWE Network could help their cause as new fans could take a liking to their previous bodies of work, and old fans remember the ones they may have forgotten.

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BASH AT THE...SURVIVOR SERIES

This idea or theory will likely end up in the "beating a dead horse" pile, along with all the other theories and opinions of those who want John Cena to finally turn heel. However, there is always that small chance that it could come to fruition. Didn't have social media in the late 80's and early to mid-90's, so not too sure how people viewed the "Hogan Era". Hulk Hogan as a baby face did run dry, and eventually lead to one of the greatest moments in wrestling history, when the Hulkster turned heel, and formed the n.W.o. with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash.

Survivor Series is the next WWE pay per view, and they will have a classic Survivor Series match with Team Cena facing off against Team Authority. First, there is the obvious Hogan comparison. Started as a heel, then turned into a baby face, and hasn't looked back despite how dry the character is becoming. Cena has said that all the fans would simply start cheering him, and he is right. Same thing really happened with Hogan when he turned. Sure he got his share of boo's as heels do, but like the rest of the n.W.o. he became "cool" again (for a period of time) and rejuvenated his career. John Cena needs to do this, and take things to another level, or at least in another direction. Number one money maker in WWE, but imagine the profits if he were popular with the majority again. Also, Cena has been sporting a lot of red and yellow (before Breast Cancer Awareness effort in October).
Second, they have hinted at a Cena heel turn on a few occasions. Most notably, joining The Authority. Who is whom Team Cena will be facing at Survivor Series. It's almost a perfect setting, more so if remaining similar to Hogan. Of course it doesn't all have to be the same as Hulksters turn, but most of wrestling is reused, but updated and tweaked story lines, etc. At least it will add something new for the next Cena vs Orton feud, which we all know will eventually happen again one day (it's their new Rock/HHH from back in the day).
Lastly, like Hogan, Cena is often accused of holding people back or not allowing others to break the proverbial glass ceiling. Mostly by the IWC, but regardless, it would be an opportunity to help squash those comments and put over new baby faces, instead of crushing heels which include those who turned in order to fit into the main event picture. Goldberg was over, but became "the man" after Hollywood Hulk Hogan did the honors. Dolph Ziggler? Kofi Kingston? The list long regardless of who should be on it.

It has been shot down over and over, but with the WWE Network being rumored as the reason for The Streak ending makes it a possibility. Even if just a very small one. Survivor Series would be a great place and time to do so. A sure way for him to continue to receive boo's from the crowd would be to have his relationship with Nikki Bella part of the storyline.

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GREAT MOMENTS THAT KIND OF RUINED WRESTLING

Perhaps "ruined" isn't the proper word to use, but on at least a miniscule level they have. Most of them weren't even really "the first", with them being regularly used story arcs and scenarios that simply turned into greatness based on the performers, the era, etc. None the less, here they are...


The Rockers Split-Up:
Even back then, it wasn't very rare for a tag-team to break-up, have their feud, and then either go their separate ways or reunite at some point. However, with The Rockers it was different. Namely due to the birth of HBK and the heights Shawn Michaels reached, combined with Marty Jannetty really going nowhere after their feud. Shawn putting Marty through the Barber Shop window is still one of the best moments in sports entertainment. However, ever since then it has been a foray of tag-teams that have done well together only for them to be split-up. The problem here is that we now immediately look for who will be the HBK and who will be the Jannetty. At times it seems as though WWE does it simply to try and find their next Heart Break Kid, while their tag-team division flounders. Of course there have been exceptions over the years, where the tag-team division is as big as the WWE title picture (ie Attitude Era), but it doesn't seem to last. Even with the Uso's and Goldust/Stardust, I find we wait for them to split and have a feud, both would be epic mind you, but why keep them all together and rebuild the division to a more stable manner?


Hollywood Hulk Hogan:
Possibly one of the biggest moments of not just the Monday Night Wars, but wrestling history. The immortal Hulk Hogan turned heel and joined Hall & Nash to form the n.W.o. It wasn't even the first time the Hulkster was a heel, having been one near the start of his career. How did this ruin wrestling? I can't help but wonder if we all wouldn't be craving a John Cena heel turn if this hadn't had happened. Sure, Cena's rise to the top came from a heel with great ability on the mic (rapping and not) that got over with fans. But, now Cena's face run has run its course with the mass majority (kids aren't as loud anymore), similar to Hogan right before his turn. John has said himself how all of those who boo now, will simply cheer when he turns. He's not wrong, but we did the same for Hogan at times during his Hollywood days, but for the most part we played along and booed him for his actions as a heel. Heck, the boos started to outweigh the cheers when the n.W.o. was beginning to be played out past its prime. To add to the internet speculation, all the red & yellow Cena has been wearing gives the Black & White's coming vibe.


Trish Stratus From Valet to Wrestler:
How could she have possibly ruined wrestling? Well, she didn't. Her greatness is what's caused WWE to ruin it. They seem to think they can turn any pretty model into a professional wrestler/sports entertainer. Now of course there are obvious exceptions to this conversation, with ladies being able to "go" in the squared circle. But, there always seem to be a few who don't belong, or at least don't belong on television at the time. Right now would namely be Eva Marie. She could turn out to be an amazing wrestler one day, but why is she in actual matches, especially televised ones right now? Couldn't her role on Divas be of a person training to becoming a wrestler? Perhaps acting as a valet, while she learns the in-ring. Womens matches can be botchy at times with inexperienced wrestlers like that. Not their fault, but their being green makes the division look bad. And one can't help but wonder if this would be the case if not for the success of Trish (and some others) making the transition so well.


Monday Night Wars:

Thanks to Eric Bischoff and Ted Turners money, WCW was whooping Vince McMahon and WWE's butts. To the point where Vince and company weren't far from going out of business. Sure there were countless moments during this time, but again Vince McMahon almost "lost". Not something he likes to do, I am sure. And because of this he's learned from his mistakes. Say goodbye to straight ship jumping between companies. All contracts are laced with no compete clauses, and law suit that would ensue likely would be a horrible business decision in the end. And lets face it, the usual 90 days doesn't cause as much impact upon a performers debut elsewhere. Say goodbye to wrestlers really being themselves or using own names (in most cases). WWE has everything on lock, with trademarks, etc. And kind of say goodbye to any chance of someone going head to head with WWE again. WCW eventually folded due to being to focused on what WWE was doing and trying to crush them. TNA showed that it wasn't ready, and perhaps a sign that nobody should really ever attempt to go head to head with WWE. At least, not until your truly at par with them. (and yes the pic is of Russo, looks good to me lol)


Like stated in the opening line, "ruined" is an improper word to use really. But, it seems as though they have had an impact on the wrestling world in some fashion. With every reaction there is an negative one, just in these cases they are truly small.

JOURNEY TO GREATNESS

Not to be confused with the WWE's annual "Road To Wrestlemania", which is currently underway. This is about professional wrestlers who have gone through a string of characters before finding "the one". Some entrants on the list are those who had found the perfect character, but then revamped themselves to prolong their careers within the squared-circle. From a simple heel or face turn to a complete over haul, in most cases it was a matter of being allowed to be themselves. With the volume cranked past eleven as they say.

Will try to leave out the wrestlers who had already discovered themselves, but the WWF (WWE) forced a gimmick of sorts on them, but there are some who took their careers to another level with said gimmick...

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stunning Steve Austin, and The Ringmaster. Austin made the "Stunning" thing work, and made it even better when teamed with the late Brian Pillman for the tag team "Hollywood Blondes". The Ring Master gimmick, despite adding the "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase Sr and holding the Million Dollar Championship belt didn't help this one. A combo of being himself (which he did in a short stop in ECW before) and Jake "The Snake" Roberts religion gimmick at that time, the "Austin 3:16 Says I Just Whooped Your Ass!" line was dropped and the rest was history. Oh Hell Yeah!! WHAT?!?

Hulk Hogan

The stars of the 80's, especially the ones who were at the forefront of Vince McMahon's vision of Sports Entertainment, are hard to add but hard not to add to this list. As most were already established stars across the territories before Vinnie Mac scooped them all up and made them global superstars. Which is where most of todays fans joined pro-wrestling fandom. The Hulkster made the cut for his ability to prolong his career, and even go to another level when he turned heel and unleashed the Hollywood Hogan gimmick on us via the n.W.o. Which translated into another "run" when he returned to the WWE and turned face. Even beating Triple H for the Undisputed WWE Championship strap. Love or hate him, he's the Babe Ruth of professional wrestling, Brother!

Bubba Ray/Bully Ray

Shocked that a current TNA star made the list? Understandable. However, I felt this one deserved in. Starting as the stuttering member of one of the greatest tag teams ever (Dudley Boys/Team 3-D), and evolving off of that and being more of the leader/mouth of the Dudleys. What helped him make this list is that he was able to find a gimmick that worked for him after the tag team split. Something that wasn't happening in the WWE days when they attempted to do the same. Bully Ray was even the leader of one of TNA's better things in the Aces & Eights faction. And he's in the best shape of his career.

Rikishi

Fun fact: Yokozuna was supposed to be a member of the Samoan tag team, "The Headshrinkers, but was replaced by Rikishi when they (WWE) decided to put Yoko in the Sumo gimmick instead. After that, he became The Saulton, and followed by more of an urban version of himself, and then finally, he became almost the wrestling equivelant of Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, became famous for dat butt. Talented in the ring of course, but the "Stink Face" would always garner a massive pop from the crowds.

Triple H

He came into the business via WCW as "", then came over to the WWF(WWE) and started as a blue-blooded snob from Greenwich, CT (Vince's jab at his neighbors) Hunter Hearst Helmsley. He really took off after forming DeGeneration-X with WWE Hall Of Famer Shawn Michaels and becoming Triple H, and then exploded after taking the reigns of D-X. Then he evolved into The Game. Now he has extended his characters career until his end with the corporate angle. Unless of course he and Stephanie get a divorce one day, but even then, the McMahons have a habit of pushing personal feelings aside in the name of business.

Kevin Nash

True, Big Daddy Cool made it big with the "Diesel" gimmick, but things went to another level when he and Scott Hall jumped ship to WCW, and used his real name Kevin Nash a co-founder of n.W.o. But not all are aware of the failed gimmicks Big Sexy had tried out before becoming Diesal or ending Goldberg's streak. There was Vinnie Vegas, Master Blaster, Oz (a rip-off of The Wizard Of Oz) as well as others. But I am sure Nash counts all the money he's made over the years and laughs along with us.


There are many others who have either gone through a string of failed gimmicks, or upgraded their gimmicks to remain fresh, but end up "making it" or at least have a lengthy career. Perhaps another list in the future covering some more like Kane, or even his brother the Undertaker. Love or hate the "American Badass" gimmick, it made way for a great return of the "Deadman".

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MISSING FROM THE WWE HALL OF FAME

Being more similar to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame than that of a professional sports Hall Of Fame, like that of baseball in good old Cooperstown. Things like politics, popularity, are amongst the things that are weighed in on during the selection process. Not exactly sure mind you, but all these things seem to be involved when looking at past inductions and the snubs that occur every year.

Here are a list of wrestlers, managers and celebrities that have yet to be inducted into what has become the illustrious WWE Hall Of Fame...

"Macho Man" Randy Savage

Similar to the Sting rumors and speculation that occurs this time of year, Macho Man's right up there with Hall Of Fame whispers. Reasons for why the late legend range from him wanting his family (The Poffo's) to all be inducted, similar to that of the Von Erich family, to the ever popular, Vince won't induct Savage because Randy had relations with Stephanie McMahon during his WWE tenure. With Macho Man having passed away and his brother and the McMahons staying tight lipped on the situation, we may never know why. As outlandish as the Stephanie thing may seem, the fact that Vince is well known for "sucking it up" in the name of business, it isn't so far fetched, however with how proud of a man that Randy was, the wanting the Poffo family to be inducted seems reasonable as well. Fans don't care, we just want it done. Ooooooooh Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Dig It!!

Owen Hart

I've read that it is the late wrestler's wife who has doesn't want this or anything to do with wrestling. Nobody can blame her with the way that Owen lost his life, the circumstances surrounding that situation. It could however be nice ending to all of this, allowing her and Owen's fans to fully move on. There is good news as the WWE Network will have Owen's WWE career on display, with of course Over The Edge being edited out of respect for the late wrestler and his family. Perhaps one day this induction will happen. Bret will do the honors of course.

Enhancement Wing

Up until the Monday Night Wars begun really, these wrestlers were not only key to developing and debuting talent, they were at times just as known as the people they were putting over. The Rock's catchphrase "Jabroni" sort of made them a pun, but let's not forget their importance in the past. Sean "X-Pac/Syxx/123 Kid" Waltman began or appeared to begin as one in the WWE. Don't forget names like "Iron Mike" Sharpe, or *pats self on the back* Barry Horowitz. Even the Hardys were an enhancement tag team before stepping up to non-Jabroni status.

Chris Benoit

Despite how great he was in that squared circle, the decision to not induct him makes complete and total sense with how things occurred. Which is sad, as again he was a great wrestler who had legendary matches with the likes of Jericho, Booker T, list goes on, but don't forget about his matches with Olympic gold medalist, Kurt Angle. If things were different, imagine the match(es) the late wrestler would have had with todays superstars in both WWE and TNA. Names like Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, etc. And we will be able to see past action involving Benoit on the upcoming WWE Network.

Scott Hall

Hey yo! Now it is possible, and likely that the WWE has been waiting for Razor Ramon to clean up and get healthy, and stay clean. Which from what I have seen has been the case with everyone's favorite, Bad Guy. It was speculated that Scott skipped out on being with Shawn Michaels for his induction, as to avoid any old demons knocking him of the wagon, but he appears to be doing well so it may just be a matter of time. If Wrestlemania takes place in Atlanta  again in the future, would love to see a "n.W.o" theme with Hall, Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman all going in.

Mr. T

I was surprised when I read that he wasn't already in, as I assumed he perhaps was inducted during the days when the HOF wasn't as big of a deal as it is today. He was, for most of us, the first celebrity to step between the ropes and be in the match. First in the main event of the innaugrial Wrestlemania teaming with Hulk Hogan, and then in a Boxing turned Wrestling match with the legendary Rowdy Roddy Piper. I heard this has been on his end by declining the induction, but I pity the fool who doesn't think he should be in there.

Tazz

If there was anybody who transitioned from ECW to WWE the best, it was Tazz. Some may say Rob Van Dam, but Taz was allowed to speak more, and was even able to extend his career behind the announce table. It may be due to his tenure at TNA obviously, but the moment he is off that sinker, it is time to have an ECW themed Hall Of Fame. It isn't as often as it used to, but there are still "ECW" chants at times. Tazz, Paul Heyman, The Dudleys (when Bully/Bubba Ray is done in TNA) and RVD (when he's finished wrestling) all deserve a spot. Any area would work, but Philly or New York would be quite the rowdy Hall Of Fame crowd to hear. The Human Suplex Machine deserves to make the HOF just another victim.

Eric Bischoff

Love him or hate him, Easy E' gave us a really good WCW for a long time. There may have been some old school fans at that time who didn't like things, but the ratings and money didn't translate that. Bischoff took WCW and went head to head with Vince McMahon and WWE, and was winning and almost put them out of business. This of course, turned into the WWE and the talent raising their games even higher for not just the comeback, but the purchasing of WCW. Some of the greatest moments in pro wrestling came from Eric Bischoff's WCW (Hogan and n.W.o., Goldberg and his streak, etc). He may have to be completly done with wrestling before this ever happens, but with past promoters and wrestlers have proven Vince will induct you if it is good for business. I think this would be. the case.

Vince Russo

I AM JOKING!!!! RELAX!!!! Laughter is good for the soul ahahahaha

Vince McMahon

He isn't a young man, even though he may outlive us all. However, in any case, it would be great to see Vinnie Mac break down and be genuinely humble, but more importantly, it would be great to see him thank all the wrestlers who sacrificed so much to help his company grow and dominate. It would be interesting to see who he would name drop in doing so. One would think 'Taker would be, given his loyalty through the "War". Austin for the money. His father was inducted in the 1996 Hall Of Fame ceremony.

Wrestling Families

I have read there is talks of the WWE inducting "matches". Which I am not quite sure is good, with some matches being great matches but then some matches were simply hyped up matches (ie Hulk/Andre at Mania III). Factions is a good way to continue on going, however, I think that perhaps they should look at inducting wrestling families first. We have the Von Erich Family in there, and numerous members from wrestling families in there, why not have that be a new "wing"? Families like the Hart's, Vochon's, Poffo's, Windham-Rotunda's, Armstrong's (Road Dogg's family), amongst others. The first induction really should be the Anoa'i-Maivia family, not only huge, but several current and future Hall Of Famers are amongst them.


Goldberg, Lex Luger, and a long list of others deserve a spot, and then there are those still in "the game" who it will become a matter of when, or "why not's" every year they don't. There is Sting, but he may be close to achieving this if reports are correct.

Stay Nerdy!