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In a series of tweets, WWE legend Mick Foley aired his thoughts on the unrest that took place on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, urging company chairman Vince McMahon to remove Donald Trump from the Hall of Fame for his perceived role in the protests. About an hour after tweeting footage that showed the riots on […]

PWInsider has reported that WWE released Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco from his contract. The legend had been with the company since 1984 and worked as a wrestler, onscreen personality, and backstage employee during that time. As the report highlighted, the Hall of Famer took to Twitter this morning and confirmed the news. He claimed […]

Even though there are still questions as to whether WWE is going to hold WrestleMania 36 this year, the 2020 class for the Hall of Fame continues to grow. After requiring more time than usual to make the announcement, “The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith has been revealed as the next inductee. Making this induction […]

John Bradshaw Layfield — better known to fans as JBL — is the latest confirmed member of the WWE Hall of Fame’s class of 2020. The news was announced on Tuesday night’s edition of WWE Backstage, one week after rumors first circulated that he would be joining the likes of Batista, the New World Order, […]

A teaser video shared by WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus earlier this week has launched speculation that the legendary women’s wrestler might be returning to the company for at least one more match. The 16-second clip, which Stratus posted on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon, starts out by showing a black-and-white illustration of the seven-time […]

At last month’s Royal Rumble, Edge returned after a nearly decade-long absence from WWE, and it may soon happen for another superstar. David Hart Smith, whose real name is Harry Francis Smith, is a former WWE Tag Team Champion and third generation wrestling superstar who parted ways with the company back in 2011. Rumors now […]

When it comes to being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, it’s an honor that doesn’t always land on the expected people. Many fans believe that certain superstars deserve their spot, but it often just takes time and patience for their favorites to be inducted. One of the former World Champions who a lot […]

There are many past WWE superstars who have not yet been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Davey Boy Smith, better known as The British Bulldog, is one of them. Smith died in 2002 at the age of 39-years-old. Many fans feel that he should have been inducted into the hall a long time ago, […]

When it comes to the retirement of a WWE superstar, “never say never” is the most appropriate way to describe it. There is always a big event for someone to come back for, and it appears as if Batista has found his reasoning. Despite being retired from the ring for less than a year, rumors […]

A WWE Hall of Famer is dealing with some serious legal trouble after recent claims surfaced alleging that his nonprofit ministry has received millions in welfare money. The “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase’s Heart of David ministry is being accused of receiving $2.1 million in welfare money from the state of Mississippi. This news comes […]

When it comes to the class for the WWE Hall of Fame, fans want to make sure that those getting a spot are deserving of it. It has already been announced that Batista and the New World Order (nWo) will be a part of the 2020 class, but there are numerous others yet to be […]

There are many big names from the past who deserve to be in the WWE Hall of Fame, but not everyone can go into it at once. A number of superstars who have not yet been inducted sometimes have petitions started and have others speak out for them, but does it ever work? Well, Triple […]

It may have been two decades since their heyday as one of the top tag teams in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) history, but the duo of Booker T and Stevie Ray — aka Harlem Heat — just might be close to making a one-off comeback on WWE programming, one that could see them facing off […]

It is the goal of many to end up in the WWE Hall of Fame, but not a lot of them hope that they don’t go in on their own. Sean “X-Pac” Waltman was inducted this year as a member of D-Generation X and will go in again in 2020 as a member of the […]

Over the years, many have made amends to bury the hatchet and get back in good graces with WWE, but it isn’t happening for everyone. Fans have watched in shock as stars such as Bret Hart and Jeff Jarrett have returned and been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame against all odds. Demolition will […]

Rumors of Edge making his WWE in-ring return have been circulating for months now, but the latest one stated that he’d be at the upcoming Crown Jewel event to compete in a wrestling match for the first time in eight years. As documented by Ringside News, Rinoo.net — an Arabic lifestyle website that covers happenings […]

Nearly two decades ago, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart’s pro wrestling career ended just three weeks after Bill Goldberg dropped him with a stiff kick to the head, causing the Canadian legend to suffer a severe concussion. Since then, “The Hitman” has often been very critical of wrestlers whom he feels are reckless in […]

As The Inquisitr reported on Friday, Adam “Edge” Copeland has been given a new deal by WWE, which supposedly includes a clause for one more match. The Hall of Famer previously teased a return to in-ring action after revealing that he feels healthy enough to wrestle another match. He appeared at this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view […]

Earlier this week, The Inquisitr reported that WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham had been rushed to the hospital after complaining about a loss of breath. It was reported that the 76-year-old had experienced heart failure, and now the man himself has provided an update about his situation. As quoted by Ringside News, Graham […]

Over the last few months, WWE has been bringing back a lot of legends and Hall of Famers for special appearances. Mick Foley, for instance, has shown up and most recently, Kane came back and was attacked by “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt. Many others have shown up to boost ratings and bring back bits of […]

WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham was reportedly hospitalized on Saturday night after complaining of shortness of breath. Citing a YouTube update from wrestler Devon Nicholson, WrestlingNews.co wrote that Graham is being treated for congestive heart failure, marking the latest in a string of health issues that dates back to his last few years […]

According to PWInsider, WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan was hospitalized on Friday due to an undisclosed medical issue. At the time of this writing, his family wants to keep the issue private, but it means that the legendary performer will not be able to make it to his scheduled convention appearances this weekend. […]

There is absolutely no doubt that The Undertaker is one of the most legendary superstars to ever step in a wrestling ring, WWE and beyond. He will forever be known as one of the all-time greats, and there are always stories of how he’s a great person and respected by countless people. Not everyone will […]

The world lost a true wrestling legend and icon on Thursday as WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race passed away. Two weeks ago, The Inquisitr reported that Race had canceled all of his upcoming bookings due to being hospitalized. He had been battling lung cancer for quite a while, and his family had hoped that […]

This week’s episode of SmackDown Live is going to welcome back two members of the WWE Hall of Fame, but there may be more on the way. After the Raw Reunion on Monday, some of the legends have stayed in the news and another is keeping herself in the spotlight as well. Alundra Blayze won […]

Right now, it’s only July of 2019, but there are already people looking ahead to WrestleMania 36 in Tampa next year. That weekend is going to be huge as it is every single year, but the 2020 class for the WWE Hall of Fame may end up being one of the biggest it has ever […]

Harley Race is a legend in the world or professional wrestling, as he performed around the entire world and won numerous titles. He is a WWE Hall of Famer and will go down as one of the greatest of all time, but he’s currently in quite a bad situation. The former multi-time champion ended up […]

There are numerous names out there who aren’t in the WWE Hall of Fame and may get there one day, but a lot of them are long overdue. One of those who has never had his name read at an induction ceremony is former World Heavyweight Champion Chris Benoit. After the actions taken by Benoit […]

Last week, the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony saw some worthy superstars inducted during an emotion-filled night. As reported by The Inquisitr, the ceremonies included a fan jumping out of the crowd to attack Bret “Hitman” Hart, but that situation was quickly handled. Now, news has come out that there was even more drama going […]

On Saturday night, Bret Hart’s WWE Hall of Fame induction as one-half of the original Hart Foundation tag team was marred when a fan jumped into the ring and attacked the wrestling legend, interrupting his speech for a few minutes as WWE wrestlers and officials tried to restore order. While “The Hitman” was apparently unharmed […]

A scary and rather strange incident took place at last night’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, and more details are finally surfacing. As reported by The Inquisitr, during the acceptance speech for the Hart Foundation, a man jumped into the ring and tackled Bret “Hitman” Hart to the ground. Now, the identity of the man […]

Saturday night was set to be a great night for so many professional wrestling talent as legends were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The 2019 class included two very deserving men in the iconic tag team known as the Hart Foundation, and many tuned in to hear stories shared from the past. Unfortunately, […]

D-Generation X was the first inductee announced for the 2019 class in the WWE Hall of Fame, and that includes all six members. The second inductee revealed was the Honky Tonk Man who is one of the greatest WWF/WWE Intercontinental Champions of all time. Now, there are rumors floating around of two more of this […]

This year, WWE is putting D-Generation X into the Hall of Fame, and it will all happen over WrestleMania 35 weekend. The iconic stable is one of only two inductees named for the 2019 class as of this time, but more are sure to be named in the coming weeks. As years go on, though, […]

It is early February and WWE has yet to announce a single inductee into their 2019 class for the Hall of Fame, but that is all about to change. Multiple rumors have been flying around about The Undertaker, Batista, and a host of other big superstars, but a tag team and their manager appear to […]

The 2019 class for the WWE Hall of Fame has not yet been announced, but there are likely a number of names being considered. Next month, WWE will probably announce one or two inductees as they typically do in January, but some are already campaigning for a former superstar. Chyna’s mother and former WWE superstar […]

Every year, the WrestleMania week of events ends up bringing a lot of entertainment to numerous fans on multiple levels. Events bring forth the talents of the WWE’s main roster superstars as well as those in NXT while also incorporating legends and names from the past for the Hall of Fame. No names have yet […]

Wrestling legend and former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura said in a recent interview that he is considering running for U.S. president in the 2020 elections, and confident that he could beat President Donald Trump if he chooses to push forward with his plans. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Ventura said that the Green Party has “shown […]

There have been a number of superstars who have had incredible runs in NXT, but they end up fizzling out as soon as they hit WWE’s main roster. Sadly, the majority of those that fizzle out end up being tag teams and such has been the case with teams like The Revival and SAnitY over […]

As wrestling fans prepare for the end of the year events, WWE is already looking ahead at the always busy beginning of the new year. As recently reported by the Inquisitr, Batista is already one name that is being thrown around as an inductee for the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2019. There may […]

It may only be October, but many have started thinking about who will be in the WWE Hall of Fame class for 2019 and the rumors are already starting. Usually, the first inductee is revealed in January and it is only a couple of short months away until that time comes. The WrestleMania 35 weekend […]

In the 1980s, “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff was one of the biggest names in the company then known as the WWF, where he was often booked as a villainous character under the tutelage of the late Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Now, at the age of 68, the WWE Hall of Famer is reportedly in need […]

After losing the WWE Universal Championship to Brock Lesnar at last year’s WrestleMania, Bill Goldberg had completed his second run with the company. Many believe it may have honestly been his last and that he had finally retired from the ring once and for all, but he’s not ruling out a possible return. As a […]

Ever since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick first knelt during the singing of the national anthem in an NFL game two years ago, many public figures have chimed in with their thoughts on the protests. Some have shown support to Kaepernick and his fellow anthem kneelers, but others, most notably President Donald Trump, […]

Last week, Hulk Hogan was reinstated into WWE’s Hall of Fame, three years after he was caught making racist remarks in a leaked video that was taken without his consent. At that time, he was also immediately released from the company, with WWE almost completely removing all references to him from its website. While Hogan […]

Hulk Hogan has been officially reinstated into the WWE Hall of Fame following a three-year suspension, according to WWE.com. The Hulkster was stripped of this honor for private comments made during a phone conversation in which Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, made racially charged comments in a private conversation with his son Nicholas according to […]

Shortly after WrestleMania XXX in 2014, the iconic wrestler known as the Ultimate Warrior tragically passed away and brought an end to a short-lived reunion with WWE. It was hard to believe that he had just been inducted into the Hall of Fame and gave a speech at Monday Night Raw, but now, he has […]

On Wednesday, the world of professional wrestling lost one of the biggest legends of all time in Big Van Vader as his heart problems finally overcame his fight. Vader (real name Leon White) was only 63-years-old and he dealt with a number of medical issues over the years as the end of his almost four-decade-long […]

More than 20 years ago, the “Monday Night Wars” were going full out with WWF/WWE vs. WCW, and it was a lot of fun for wrestling fans. Superstars were switching promotions left and right, and the New World Order (nWo) was leading the way over in World Championship Wrestling. Now, stories keep coming out from […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood and no one can deny that, but everything started for him in the WWE. It’s hard to think how life would have turned out for him if he hadn’t gone on to be as successful in the ring as he was. A WWE […]