SUMMARY
- WWE is set to organize the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on April 5, 2024.
- The special ceremony will take place at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
WWE is officially on the road to WrestleMania 40, and the hype around the event is extremely high. Just like the past, 2024’s Hall of Fame class is set to take place on the weekend of The Show of Shows. With WrestleMania XL just weeks away, the Triple H-led promotion has started preparations for the HOF event, which is set to be held on April 5.
The ceremony will be organized at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, and fans are excited to know which legends will be inducted. In this regard, it must be noted that the company has already started announcing the inductees for this year’s edition. With Muhammad Ali and Paul Heyman already being on the list, let’s also take a look at all the other WWE stars in the Hall of Fame’s 2024 edition.
Paul Heyman
As the Stamford-based promotion returns to Philadelphia for WrestleMania 2024 in April 2024, the representation of ECW is somewhat necessary. To do so, there is probably no better person than Paul Heyman, as he is the former CEO of the organization. Amid this aspect and also the legendary name he is in the pro wrestling world, Paul was the first name to be inducted into HOF 2024.
Congratulations Paul Heyman pic.twitter.com/8Oms8nXNaM
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) March 4, 2024
The announcement of The Wiseman’s induction into the elite list was made on March 4, 2024, and it took the entire industry by storm. It’s evident that, due to his legendary work as an executive and manager, Heyman has become one of the greatest ever on-screen figures in the history of professional wrestling.
From managing Brock Lesnar to CM Punk, the WWE legend has done it all in the Triple H-led promotion. Even today, the veteran is actively involved in major storylines due to his association with The Bloodline and Roman Reigns. With him being set to receive the honor in Philadelphia on April 5, it remains to be seen who’ll be inducting him into the HOF.
Bull Nakano
After Paul Heyman, the next name to be announced as the inductee for the 2024 edition of the Hall of Fame was Bull Nakano. The former WWE Women’s Champion was named into the HOF’s Class of 2024 on Wednesday, March 6, and it was a decision that was welcomed with open arms by the pro wrestling world.
The 56-year-old female figure made her debut in the industry in 1983 at just 15 years of age in her home country, Japan. She continued working there for a long time and became a prominent name in All Japan Women’s Pro-Wrestling as she won multiple titles in Japan’s industry, including the AJW Championship.
Despite her success in Japan, Bill signed with WWE in 1994, which was a time the promotion was attempting to revive its dormant women’s division. In such times, Nakano instantly became the top heel in the organization, and her strength played a major role in it. The in-ring star’s stint with the company lasted for only a year, but it was memorable.
During her last match in the promotion, she lost the WWE Women’s Championship to the company’s top babyface, Alundra Blayze, on RAW’s April 3, 1995, episode. After her exit from the Stamford-based promotion, the veteran resurfaced in rival WCW. But just a year after this, Bull made the hard decision to retire from in-ring action in 1996.
An unbelievable talent with an unforgettable look, and a mean streak a mile long.
— Triple H (@TripleH) March 6, 2024
Bull Nakano isn’t just one of the best Women’s wrestlers of all time – she’s one of the best of all time, period. #WWEHOF pic.twitter.com/ft8JmnUfIw
After being away from the industry for an extended period of time, Nakano has returned to the industry in recent years as a manager and an authority figure. With the 56-year-old now set to be inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame, it’s true that Bull is finally going to get the recognition she truly deserves due to her iconic run.
The U.S. Express
The third overall name, and the first tag team to be announced for WWE HOF’s Class of 2024 is The U.S. Express. Mike Rotunda and his tag team partner and brother-in-law, Barry Windham, are set to be honored for their legendary careers in the professional wrestling world in April.
From the very first #WrestleMania… to the WWE Hall of Fame.
— Triple H (@TripleH) March 8, 2024
Mike Rotunda & Barry Windham are a legendary tag team with deep family ties to our business, and their influence will be felt for generations to come.
It was an honor to tell the US Express that they’re #WWEHOF bound. pic.twitter.com/PT4m7rQVIt
Both Mike and Barry enjoyed a lot of success individually and also as tag team performers, and the promotion has decided to honor them for their work as a team. Windham is already on the list as part of the iconic Four Horsemen stable, but now he’s again going to be inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside his brother-in-law, Windham.
Their team mostly worked as the charismatic good-guy duo and also carried the flag during the first edition of WrestleMania. Moreover, the legacy of The U.S. Express isn’t confined to their wins or title-reigns, as they were a team that influenced the division through their dedicated work. Their impact on the industry is a major reason why they’re going to receive this honor on April 5.
Muhammad Ali
The latest inductee announced for the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2024 is boxing sensation and global icon Muhammad Ali. As announced by the Stamford-based promotion on Monday, March 11, the legendary sports figure, who died in 2016 at the age of 74, is set to join the elite list.
Many claim to be great, but only one man is “The Greatest”. Muhammad Ali transcended sport to become a global icon who captivated and impacted the world like no other.@WWE is honored to induct “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali into the #WWEHOF. pic.twitter.com/UIFSg9POgA
— Triple H (@TripleH) March 11, 2024
While it’s true that Ali is mostly known for his boxing career, he also made some special appearances in the Triple H-led promotion. In fact, whenever Muhammad got involved in the industry, he made a notable impact. In the very first edition of WrestleMania in 1985, the sports icon served as the special guest referee for the main event tag team match between Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff.
Even though he had already retired as a boxer by that time, his appearance on WrestleMania 1985 was truly memorable. Moreover, the late boxing star also had a famous exhibition match against Antonio Inoki. During the bout, he made a WWE appearance and got into an altercation with Gorilla Monsoon, which was a really special moment in his life.
Amid the greatness of his professional career, Ali was termed as ‘The Greatest.’ Moreover, his influence wasn’t limited only to sports; he also worked as an artist, and personality, which made him one of the most renowned figures in history. Due to such accomplishments, the boxing legend will be inducted into HOF 2024 during the special ceremony on April 5 after SmackDown.
With the ceremony still weeks away, it seems evident that more names will be added to this list. It remains to be seen which legends from the wrestling world will be honored with the HOF induction on the road to WrestleMania 40.
