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	* '''Individual Wrestlers''' – legendary superstars		* '''Individual Wrestlers''' – legendary superstars
	* '''Tag Teams or Stables''' – like D-Generation X or The Four Horsemen		* '''Tag Teams or Stables''' – like D-Generation X or The Four Horsemen
	* Celebrities – contributors to wrestling’s pop culture crossover (e.g., Mr. T, Mike Tyson)		* '''Celebrities''' – contributors to wrestling’s pop culture crossover (e.g., Mr. T, Mike Tyson)
	* Warrior Award Recipients – people who embody courage and perseverance, named after The Ultimate Warrior		* '''Warrior Award Recipients''' – people who embody courage and perseverance, named after The Ultimate Warrior

	== Notable Inductees ==		== Notable Inductees ==

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	== Types of Inductees ==		== Types of Inductees ==
	* Individual Wrestlers – legendary superstars		* '''Individual Wrestlers''' – legendary superstars
	* Tag Teams or Stables – like D-Generation X or The Four Horsemen		* '''Tag Teams or Stables''' – like D-Generation X or The Four Horsemen
	* Celebrities – contributors to wrestling’s pop culture crossover (e.g., Mr. T, Mike Tyson)		* Celebrities – contributors to wrestling’s pop culture crossover (e.g., Mr. T, Mike Tyson)
	* Warrior Award Recipients – people who embody courage and perseverance, named after The Ultimate Warrior		* Warrior Award Recipients – people who embody courage and perseverance, named after The Ultimate Warrior

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The '''WWE Hall of Fame''' is an honorary institution that recognizes the achievements of professional wrestlers, managers, commentators, and other influential figures in the world of [[WWE]] and sports entertainment. It serves as a celebration of those who have made a lasting impact on the industry.

== History ==
* Established in '''1993''' to honor the late '''André the Giant''' as the first inductee
* Initially part of television programming and VHS releases
* Became an annual ceremony starting in '''2004''', coinciding with '''[[WrestleMania]] weekend'''
* Inductees receive a physical ring and a commemorative plaque, but there is no physical Hall of Fame building (as of 2025)

== Ceremony Format ==
* Held during '''WrestleMania Week''' every year
* Hosted in major arenas and broadcast on the WWE Network
* Includes speeches, video packages, and special presenter-inductee moments

== Types of Inductees ==
* **Individual Wrestlers** – legendary superstars
* **Tag Teams or Stables** – like D-Generation X or The Four Horsemen
* **Celebrities** – contributors to wrestling’s pop culture crossover (e.g., Mr. T, Mike Tyson)
* **Warrior Award Recipients** – people who embody courage and perseverance, named after The Ultimate Warrior

== Notable Inductees ==
* [[Hulk Hogan]]
* [[The Rock]] (expected future inductee)
* [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]]
* [[Ric Flair]] (first 2-time inductee)
* [[Shawn Michaels]]
* [[Trish Stratus]]
* [[The Undertaker]]
* [[Bret Hart]]
* [[John Cena]] (projected future)

== Celebrity Wing ==
Created to honor famous figures who helped bring mainstream attention to WWE:
* [[Mr. T]]
* [[Snoop Dogg]]
* [[Kid Rock]]
* [[Drew Carey]]
* [[Donald Trump]]

== Criticism and Controversy ==
* Selection process is fully controlled by WWE — not based on voting or peer selection
* Some fans and wrestlers argue that worthy talents have been snubbed
* Calls for a physical Hall of Fame building continue to grow

== Legacy ==
Despite lacking a physical location, the WWE Hall of Fame remains a prestigious tradition that honors the legacy of wrestling's biggest icons and influencers. It also serves as a nostalgic celebration for lifelong fans.

== See Also ==
* [[WWE]]
* [[Professional wrestling]]
* [[WrestleMania]]
* [[Hulk Hogan]]
* [[The Rock]]
* [[WWE Superstars]]

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	* [[The Rock]]		* [[The Rock]]
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