The WWE Hall of Fame is an annual event conducted by the WWE to honor personalities for their contribution to the field of pro wrestling. It was created in 1993 when Andre The Giant was posthumously inducted with a video package as the sole inductee of that year.
The first ceremony of the event took place a year later, in 1994. The said edition and the 1995 editions were the two Hall of Fame events to be conducted with the King of the Ring tournament while the 1996 edition was conducted before the Survivor Series.
WWE retired the ceremony after 1996 and brought it back in 2004. This time it was shifted to the day before WrestleMania, the slot held by it to date. Since 2015, The WWE Hall of 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 Celebrities and the Legacy wing. After the death of The Ultimate Warrior, WWE announced the Warrior Award for individuals that exhibited strength and perseverance that embodies 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.
WWE Hall of Fame 2023 Details
When is the WWE Hall of Fame 2023?
The 2023 Hall of Fame event will be conducted on the 31st of March, Friday. It is the night before WrestleMania Hollywood Saturday and the event will take place right after the completion of Friday Night SmackDown.
What is the location of the WWE Hall of Fame 2023?
The ceremony will take place live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The arena has a sitting capacity within the range of 16,000 and 21,000.
Where to watch the 2023 WWE Hall of Fame?
Fans can watch the Hall of Fame ceremony live on Peacock TV in the United States and on the WWE Network elsewhere.
What are the timings of the WWE Hall of Fame 2023?
The show will start at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT. The start times for various countries are listed below.
10 PM - United States, Eastern
7 PM - United States, Pacific
3 AM, 1st April - United Kingdom
7:30 AM, 1st April - India
5 AM, 1st April - Saudi Arabia (AST)
11 AM, 1st April - Japan
Who is going to be Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame 2023?
Rey Mysterio
The WWE legend and the Iconic Luchador is all set to get his well-deserved spot in the hallowed hall. The 2006 Royal Rumble winner will be inducted into the Hall of Fame by Charles Rudy Ashenoff, better known by his ring name, Konnan. More importantly, Mysterio is to headline the class of 2023.
The Great Muta
Great Muta is one of the biggest pro-wrestling icons outside of WWE. Despite never competing for WWE, The Great Muta is all set to get his due credit for his contribution towards pro wrestling. He will get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by the two-time Hall of Famer, Ric Flair.
Stacy Keibler
Stacy Keibler has had a storied career in both WCW and WWE and is to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2023.
Tim White (Warrior Award)
Former WWE referee Tim White is the posthumous recipient of The Warrior Award which will be presented by Dana Warrior.
WWE Hall of Fame Date, Location, and Venue (2023 & Past Events)
| Ceremony 2023 | Date March 31, 2023 | Location Los Angeles, California | Venue Crypto.com Arena | Host N/A | Associated Event WrestleMania 39 |
| 2022 | April 1, 2022 | Dallas, Texas | American Airlines Center | N/A | WrestleMania 38 |
| 2021 | March 30 and April 1, 2021 | St Petersburg, Florida | WWE ThunderDome at Tropicana Field | Jerry Lawler, Corey Graves, and Kayla Braxton | WrestleMania 37 |
| 2019 | 4/6/2019 | Brooklyn, New York | Barclays Center | Corey Graves and Renee Young | WrestleMania 35 |
| 2018 | 4/6/2018 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Smoothie King Center | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania 34 |
| 2017 | 3/31/2017 | Orlando, Florida | Amway Center | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania 33 |
| 2016 | 4/2/2016 | Dallas, Texas | American Airlines Center | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania 32 |
| 2015 | 3/28/2015 | San Jose, California | SAP Center | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania 31 |
| 2014 | 4/5/2014 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Smoothie King Center | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania XXX |
| 2013 | 4/6/2013 | New York City, New York | Madison Square Garden | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania 29 |
| 2012 | 3/31/2012 | Miami, Florida | American Airlines Arena | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania XXVIII |
| 2011 | 4/2/2011 | Atlanta, Georgia | Phillips Arena | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania XXVII |
| 2010 | 3/27/2010 | Phoenix, Arizona | Dodge Theater | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania XXVI |
| 2009 | 4/4/2009 | Houston, Texas | Toyota Center | Jerry Lawler and Todd Grisham | WrestleMania XXV |
| 2008 | 3/29/2008 | Orlando, Florida | Amway Arena | Gene Okerlund and Todd Grisham | WrestleMania XXIV |
| 2007 | 3/31/2007 | Detroit, Michigan | Fox Theatre | Todd Grisham | WrestleMania 23 |
| 2006 | 4/1/2006 | Rosemont, Illinois | Rosemont Theatre | Jerry Lawler | WrestleMania 22 |
| 2005 | 4/2/2005 | Los Angeles, California | Universal Amphitheatre | Gene Okerlund | WrestleMania 21 |
| 2004 | 3/13/2004 | New York City, New York | The Hilton | Gene Okerlund | WrestleMania XX |
| 1996 | 11/16/1996 | New York City, New York | Marriott Marquis | N/A | Survivor Series (1996) |
| 1995 | 6/24/1995 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Marriott Hotel | N/A | King of the Ring (1995) |
| 1994 | 6/9/1994 | Baltimore, Maryland | Omni Inner Harbor International Hotel | N/A | King of the Ring (1994) |
