5 former Superstars who probably won’t ever make it to the WWE Hall of Fame

WWE has seen many talented men and women come and go, and many of them have been decorated with various championship belts and boast of accomplished careers.

While intense rivalry exists in real life within the company, the Superstars always look towards the creative team and the bosses to reward them for their services. Finding a spot in the coveted WWE Hall of Fame is one such reward that each and every superstar looks forward to towards the end of his career. It is important to also note that there are some individuals who have been inducted more than once.

Climbing the ladder and reaching that level of achievement and respect that comes with the induction into the Hall of Fame takes decades of hard work, and each year we’ve seen deserving candidates earn the prestigious honor.

However, there are many Superstars who have contributed a lot to the company who may never find a spot in the Hall of Fame for various reasons.

You can watch Korey Gunz & Tom Colohue discuss Batista and nWo's induction into the Hall of Fame in the Dropkick DiSKussions below!

In this article, we will take a look at 5 such big names who probably won’t ever be inducted into the coveted WWE Hall of Fame.

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#5 Debra

Debra was one of the most iconic female Superstars during the Attitude Era. She served as Jeff Jarrett’s valet and helped him win several matches by distracting his opponents.

Debra went on to become the WWF Women’s Champion after she defeated Sable and held the title for almost a month before dropping it to Ivory.

She later married WWE’s iconic Superstar “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and both started appearing together for some time. She proved her loyalty to her husband by leaving the company in 2002 when Austin was unhappy with his creative direction and walked out on the company.

However, the two divorced later on due to some domestic issues which did not work well for the Superstar and the company’s image.

The company decided to overlook this and rehired The Rattlesnake, which allowed him to prolong his career for some time and become a legend before finally calling it a day due to injuries.

For this reason, the former Women’s Champion may never find her way into the WWE’s Hall of Fame as the company will look to protect the much bigger name at her expense.

Despite the company's policies, Debra will always be remembered for the pivotal role she played during the Attitude Era. She, along with Sable and a host of other Divas, revolutionized women's wrestling forever.

#4 Raven

Raven was one of ECW's standout performers. He had a cult following amongst the ECW faithful owing to his supreme mic skills and one of a kind in ring persona. He is also regarded as one of the most influential figures in wrestling history.

Fans will remember his rivalry with The Sandman, which was dubbed "one of the most emotional rivalries in professional wrestling history."

When he shifted base to the WWE, he continued with his 'grunge-inspired' gimmick and largely remained a midcarder and feuded mostly for the Hardcore Championship. Raven won the WWE/WWF Hardcore Championship 27 times in his distinguished career, which is a record that no one has been able to beat.

At a time when Raven was gaining popularity, he was caught drinking late with Shane McMahon and sleeping around with other employees which didn’t work well with Vince McMahon at all.

Raven was fired from the company soon after, and he made matters worse by suing the company in return. While the lawsuit was later dismissed, it seems like his problems with the company will never allow him to get into the Hall of Fame.

If ECW ever had a Hall of Fame, Raven would walk into it like it was nobody's business. It is indeed unfortunate that he was unable to cement a position for himself with the WWE despite being a complete package.

#3 Test

Test was one of WWE’s premier athletes during the 2000s. Vince McMahon has always loved big guys with great builds, and Test was one Superstar who had much more to offer than just his impressive build. He was agile, had decent mic skills and all the makings of a future hall of famer.

While the company hid him behind teams and factions for extended periods of time, his greatest success came as a singles performer. In WWE, he won the Intercontinental and European Championships, and the Hardcore Championship (twice). He also won the World Tag Team Championships twice.

Even though Test was a superstar to look out for, jealousy within the WWE ranks consumed him. He was made to cut his hair and was put in storylines that did not match his potential.

He did have a good singles run, but that did not last long enough for him to become one of WWE’s megastars. Test was let go by the company in 2004 after he underwent spinal fusion surgery.

He went on to compete on the independent circuit and tried his hand at other promotions, but tragically passed away in 2009, just four days after his 34th birthday.

It is interesting to also note that Test was involved in an on-screen romance with the billion-dollar princess Stephanie McMahon and the two were supposed to get married as per the storyline. How Triple H turned the tables on this angle and ended up ushering in the McMahon-Helmsley era is indeed the stuff of legend.

While Test was a great superstar who gave WWE some fine storylines, he may never be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

#2 Big Daddy V

We all know the company’s obsession with big men, and how they are booked to go over during their initial days but are buried soon after.

Big Daddy V, also know as Viscera, was on the receiving end of such treatment by the company. Vince brought him in as a heelish monster, and he took on many different gimmicks but never got as over as he could have gotten.

He started off as one half of "The Harlem Knights" before being re-introduced as Mabel and put in another tag team setup, "Men on a Mission." This would yield him rewards as he was crowned the 'King of the Ring' in 1995. Unfortunately, things went downhill from here for the near 500 pounder as he was released the subsequent year.

In 1998, he was once again repackaged as Viscera, a gothic looking individual who served as an enforcer for the Undertaker's ministry of Darkness. Despite his menacing gimmick and massive size, he failed to get a push owing to his limited move set and largely remained a midcarder.

Viscera won the WWF Hardcore Championship and WWF Tag Team Championship once in his career but never got far enough.

His unfortunate death led to many critics questioning the company’s treatment towards their employees, and on the first anniversary of his death, his widow sued the company.

The lawsuit claimed that the company misinformed him and other superstars about the performance risks that led to him having migraines, short-term memory loss, and depression. This was seen as a major factor contributing to his early death.

Hence, it’s highly likely that the company will avoid using Big Daddy V’s name on screen again and will not induct him in the Hall of Fame.

#1 Miss Elizabeth

Miss Elizabeth was a game-changer in the WWE. The female valet was a move away from the usual eye-candy that the company provided to the WWE Universe as she projected dignity, compassion, and class.

She spent most of her time as Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage’s valet and got extremely popular with the crowd who respected her at all times.

Elizabeth was married to Savage, and the two were together for eight years before they opted for a divorce. This did not stop them from working together on-screen and displaying great chemistry.

Her reunion angle on television remains one of the most emotional moments in WWE’s storyline history. Sadly, she passed away due to an overdose in March 2003. She was living with Lex Luger at the time, and he was the first person to call the medics when he noticed that she wasn’t breathing.

Medical examination revealed “acute toxicity” as the reason behind her untimely death was ruled as an accident later on.

The company distanced itself from the superstars involved in the incident and removed all mention of her name for a considerable period of time. This could mean that she will never be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, even though she had served the company well during her time.