2018 Pro Wrestling thread

I can't see them inviting Waltman for anything having to do with Chyna. THAT would be awkward.
I could see Trips or Stephanie doing it more in the vein of WWE executives and giving it as more of a straightforward speech about her place in wrestling and WWE history as one of the first breakout women's stars of the modern era. Didn't they do a tribute video when she died that included Steph talking about her in that way?

 

I don't recall either way.

I guess Steph could do some Women's Revolution speech for her, but it still would seem strange that the "other woman" is accepting an honor for her.

 

I imagine Vince will not get inducted until he passes away.

 

Maybe there's someone in the current generation that was inspired by seeing Chyna as a kid that would give a great speech.....sometimes those style speeches are better than the stuff from the co-workers and in this case with the baggage might be the way to go

 

Congrats to Renee.

 

When people say we are living in historic times, this is no doubt what they are referring to.

 

Kudos to WWE and Renee. She's about as close to a legitimate female commentator, and not just eye candy, as they've ever had.

On the Hall of Fame, I'd like to see Andy Kaufman, even if he was never involved with WWE. Of course, they have Lawler there to either present or accept. Maybe they have Tony Clifton accept?

 

He obviously deserves it, but I've always heard he doesn't want it because -- believe it or not -- he doesn't want that night to be about him. He wants it to be strictly for the wrestlers.
So you're probably right, that after he dies he'll probably get inducted. Frankly, I'm not sure I ever see him retiring. He seems like one of those types that might take a step back from WWE now and then to take on other ventures like XFL 2.0, but he needs to be doing something and probably will be until the day he dies.

 

Eric Bischoff deserves a Hall of Fame spot. Not sure if he’d be in my top 5, but he deserves to get in.

 

Absolutely. If Bill Watts and Vern Gagne are in there (yes, partly from their own wrestling careers but also as promoters/execs), Bischoff should be, too. As should Heyman at some point.

And if you though that whole CM Punk lawsuit mess was over, think again...

Colt Cabana sues CM Punk over legal fees

 

Totally agree with you @Batman - Vince is not going anywhere. His last words we’ll also probably be “YOUR FIRED!”

Good call on, Easy E. totally agree with that one.

 

Vince has actually told the inductees not to thank him in their speeches, because he doesn't want it about him.

I also can see Bischoff making it in someday.