WWE Hall of Fame 2025

The WWE Hall of Fame is a hall of fame for professional wrestlers that is maintained by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Originally, the WWE Hall of Fame ceremonies were held by the WWE King of the Ring. In 1996, it was held before the Survivor Series event. For reasons unknown, the WWE Hall of Fame went into hiatus until 2004. In 2004, as WrestleMania 20 was about to start, WWE relaunched the WWE Hall of Fame. It was not broadcast on television. From 2015, the WWE Hall of Fame ceremonies are shown live on the WWE Network.

The WWE Hall of Fame initially only inducted individuals, groups, and tag teams. This was expanded to the Celebrities and the Legacy wing. After the Ultimate Warrior's Death, WWE announced the Warrior Award for individuals who exhibited strength and perseverance that embody the spirit of the Ultimate Warrior, with the first being presented at the WWE Hall of Fame 2015 ceremony. The first recipient was a late eight-year-old fan, Connor Michalek.

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WWE Hall of Fame 2025 Ceremony: Date, Time and Venue

The WWE Hall of Fame 2025 ceremony took place on April 18, 2025, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Winchester, Nevada in the United States. It took place one night before Night One of WrestleMania 41, which was scheduled to be held on April 19 and 20, 2025, in the Allegiant Stadium, Paradise, Nevada in the United States.

WWE Hall of Fame "Immortal Moment"

WWE added the "Immortal Moment" category to the Hall of Fame on the March 28, 2025, episode of SmackDown. This category is meant to spotlight defining, unforgettable instances in wrestling history. The very first to be enshrined under this banner was the iconic showdown between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. At WrestleMania 13, their no-disqualification submission match with Ken Shamrock as special guest referee earned its place as a moment that forever changed the business landscape. CM Punk inducted the two WWE legends for this category.

WWE Hall of Fame Legacy

WWE reinstated the Legacy category for its Hall of Fame on April 9, 2025, marking its first inclusion since 2021. Departing from previous years, the inductees were named ahead of the event. Former WWF wrestler Kamala (birth name: James Arthur Harris), former wrestling promoter and wrestler Dory Funk Sr. (birth name: Dorrance Wilhelm Funk), and former WWWF champion Ivan Koloff (birth name: Oreal Donald Perras) were honored posthumously. The families of the honorees attended and received recognition during the ceremony.

WWE Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees

Triple H

WWE.com confirmed Paul "Triple H" Levesque as the inaugural Hall of Fame inductee in January 2025. After a heartfelt surprise from his wife Stephanie McMahon, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker, the news was made shortly after. In 2019, he had already entered the Hall of Fame as a member of D-Generation X. The Chief Content Officer of the WWE has had a distinguished career that includes winning multiple world titles, winning the King of the Ring, winning two Royal Rumbles, and having memorable moments on the grandest stage of all – WrestleMania. His legacy, both inside and outside the ring, has solidified his place among wrestling's elite.

Michelle McCool

WWE.com announced in February 2025 that Michelle McCool would join wrestling royalty in the WWE Hall of Fame alongside her husband, The Undertaker. She held both the WWE Women's Championship twice and became the first-ever Divas Champion. She demonstrated unparalleled versatility and presence, beginning with her early appearances on the Diva Search before joining forces with Layla to form the pioneering LayCool duo. Her achievements speak for themselves. In 2010, the same year that WWE named her Diva of the Year, she won titles such as Woman of the Year and topped Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Female 50.

Lex Luger

In March 2025, WWE.com confirmed that Lex Luger would be part of the newest Hall of Fame class. Luger's record in the ring spans decades of dominance, earning him the moniker "The Total Package." He won numerous championships, shared the victory in the Royal Rumble, and stood out at WrestleMania. Adding to his legacy, he was once a key member of the legendary Four Horsemen – a group still regarded as one of the most iconic factions in wrestling history.

The Natural Disasters

The Natural Disasters were officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2025. The long-awaited honor was finally given to the formidable tag team of Earthquake (the late John Tenta) and Typhoon (Fred Ottman). Ottman confirmed the news during an appearance on Sportskeeda's WrestleBinge podcast in March 2025. They tore through WWE's tag team ranks in the early 1990s, competing with teams like Money Inc., the Legion of Doom, and the Bushwhackers. With Jimmy Hart in their corner, Earthquake and Typhoon became one of the most memorable duos in wrestling history.

WWE Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees

At the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in 2024, a remarkable group of legends who had a unique impact on the business were honored. Paul Heyman led the class, recognized for his revolutionary role behind the scenes and on television. Trailblazers like Bull Nakano and Lia Maivia were celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions to women's wrestling, with Maivia being honored posthumously by her grandson, The Rock. The U.S. Express tag team, Thunderbolt Patterson, and the iconic Muhammad Ali, whose influence extends far beyond the squared circle, were among the inductees.

WWE Hall of Fame Inductees List Year-by-Year

WWE Hall of Fame Date, Location, and Venue