Top 10 WWE Hall Of Fame Inductions That Caused Major Controversy

In the world of professional wrestling, the WWE Hall of Fame is a hallowed institution, a place where legends are immortalized for their contributions to the squared circle. But just like any hall of fame, it’s not without its controversies. Over the years, there have been inductions that have sparked heated debates, divided opinions, and even left fans and insiders scratching their heads in disbelief.

From questionable choices to long-standing grudges, the WWE Hall of Fame has seen its fair share of drama surrounding certain inductions. These moments have stirred up emotions, reignited feuds, and ignited passionate discussions among wrestling enthusiasts worldwide.

Whether it’s due to personal vendettas, backstage politics, or simply differing views on a wrestler’s legacy, these inductions have left an indelible mark on the WWE Hall of Fame’s history.

Here are the Top 10 WWE Hall Of Fame Inductions That Caused Major Controversy:

10. The Ultimate Warrior

Warrior was notorious for speaking negatively and openly about the LGBTQ+ community, even going so far as to claim that gay s*x caused the apocalypse. A VICE Sports investigation in October 2017 revived Warrior’s racist and homophobic statements from a conservative site he maintained in the 2000s.

He insulted Hurricane Katrina victims, ignored Martin Luther King Day, and even published a callous post about fellow Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan, who was afflicted with throat cancer. Warrior died unexpectedly, just days after his induction. He collapsed while walking with his wife and was transported to the hospital. His death was established as the result of a massive heart attack.

9. Pete Rose

It still surprises baseball fans. How is it that one of the greatest players in the game’s history will never be inducted into the Hall of Fame yet is in the WWE? It’s almost as if Vince did this expressly to take advantage of the MLB, and Rose enjoys bragging about his Hall of Fame status.

Unfortunately, Rose’s acts will always keep him out of the MLB Hall of Fame, but even in WWE, his contributions were limited to being beaten up by Kane a few times. Overall, Rose’s induction into the Hall simply adds to the debate over why he is not in the MLB Hall of Fame.

8. Jimmy Snuka

Despite being aware of Jimmy Snuka’s suspected participation in the death of his girlfriend Nancy Argentino in 1983, WWE honored the high-flyer into the Hall of Fame in 1996. While Snuka was not indicted at the time of his entrance, suspicions about Argentino’s death persisted. Argentino was found injured in a hotel room on May 10, 1983, after Snuka returned from a local wrestling event. Argentino was battling to breathe and seeping liquid from her nose and lips.

Snuka called an ambulance, but his 23-year-old girlfriend died within hours. Snuka informed investigators that she had fell and injured her head, and he was initially cooperative with the investigation. Snuka was arrested in Pennsylvania in 2015 and charged with third-degree murder after the case was reopened in 2014 and Argentino’s autopsy report was made public. The former Hall of Famer died in January 2017 of a terminal illness at the age of 73, after the charges were dropped owing to his inability to stand trial.

7. James Dudley

On the one hand, James Dudley appears to be a viable early Hall of Fame candidate. He was one of the first African-Americans to run an arena and do some promotion, so his entrance seemed like a nice reward for years of devotion. The problem is that the majority of that “service” was as Vince McMahon’s waterboy (which is not an insult; he genuinely carried buckets of water for guys backstage).

He also drove Vince’s limo and occasionally served as his bodyguard. It appears to indicate a softer side to Vince that he was recognizing a valued employee, but it still seems weird that he is in the Hall when scores of far more deserving candidates are not.

6. Koko B. Ware

This is nothing against Koko B. Ware, who was a pleasant guy and a decent worker at the time. But what about the hall of fame? The man’s only contributions to WWE were dancing around with a pet parakeet and a brief collaboration with Owen Hart. He was just above jobber rank, and while he had some success in the Mid-South, he was far from a championship-caliber player.

His appearance elicited a flood of comments. It was a beautiful speech, and Koko was clearly moved by the honor, but it was also one of the more perplexing entries to the Hall, leaving admirers wondering about the selection procedure.

5. The Fabulous Moolah

At the time of her admission, the Fabulous Moolah seemed ideal for the Hall of Fame. Moolah, the longest-reigning women’s champion in history, was an early star in female wrestling and played a significant role in WWE’s expansion. However, following her death, allegations have emerged of Moolah’s terrible behaviour with her “girls.”This includes exploiting them to gain favours from promoters, to the point that WWE had to forced to remove her name from events such as a battle royal in her honor. The fact that these charges existed during her lifetime and were only discovered later raises additional doubt on this inclusion.

4. Chyna

The fact that Chyna has not been honored as a singles star is the most contentious component of her WWE Hall of Fame status. “The Ninth Wonder of the World” was only inducted as a member of D-Generation X due to her background in adult movies and her departure from WWE after Triple H’s affair with Stephanie McMahon.

“DX” was admitted into the Hall of Fame in 2019, although Chyna died in 2016 after ingesting alcohol and pharmaceutical drugs. She was the first woman inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of a group.

3. Donald Trump

The reasons Donald Trump is a contentious option are not what you assume. He was pushed as a friend of Vince McMahon and for his involvement in the “Battle of the Billionaires.”

But, even in 2013, Trump was recognized for having terrible business practices and personal troubles, as well as being quite loud about politics, among other things. He was booed heavily when he was admitted, and subsequent events have further added to this. Vince may privately regret this entry as time passes.n Drugs. She was the first woman inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of a group.

2. Bret Hart

The biggest controversy surrounding Bret Hart’s second induction into the Hall of Fame in 2019, as part of the Hart Foundation, was not related to his relationship with the organization or McMahon following the notorious Montreal Screwjob.

It was due to the legend being attacked by a fan during the ceremony, which was one of the first to be presented live in front of spectators after a show aired from the ring. Security and other wrestlers rushed into the ring to confront the man as the broadcast faded to black for viewers at home. Current AEW star Dax Hardwood, formerly Dash Wilder, was able to hit the attacker in the face as security took him away.

1. JBL

JBL remains an intriguing presence in wrestling. On the one hand, he deserved to be recognized for his career, which saw him progress from a fierce mid-carder to a successful heel champion and then a top-tier commentator. But JBL is also known for his backstage bullying, including full-fledged fights, which earned him a poor reputation.

The fact that WWE kept him on in promotion while individuals who did considerably less were dismissed exacerbates the matter, as does the fact that WWE keeps JBL a favorite face in the organization despite allegations of his poor behavior.

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