WWE Hall of Fame Headliners Infographic

WWE Hall of Fame Headliners Infographic

The WWE Hall of Fame, established in March of 1993, is the home to the greatest, most memorable professional wrestlers to have ever stepped inside the squared circle. In 2004, after an eight-year hiatus, the induction ceremony returned to coincide with Wrestlemania XX, and have continued annually ever since. Each year, the WWE selects a group of former sports entertainers worthy of the achievement, and the Class of 2018 will be main-evented by none other than Goldberg.

Here are the highlights from the previous Hall of Fame headliners, starting with 1993 and working its way up to present day.

WWE Hall of Fame Headliners Infographic

2018: Goldberg:
Finishing Move: Spear / Jackhammer
Accolades: WCW World Heavyweight Champion (1), WCW United Stated Heavyweight Champion (2), WCW World Tag Team Champion (1), WWE World Heavyweight Champion (1), WWE Universal Champion (1)
Professional Wrestling Debut: June 23, 1997
Memorable Match: Goldberg v. The Rock; WWE Backlash 2003

2017: Kurt Angle
Finishing Move: Angle Slam / Ankle Lock
Accolades: WWE World Heavyweight Champion (4), WWE European Champion (1), WWE Hardcore Champion (1), WWE Intercontinental Champion (1), WWE tag Team Champion (1), WWE King of the Ring,
Professional Wrestling Debut: August 20, 1998
Memorable Match: Kurt Angle v. Shane McMahon; WWE King of the Ring 2001

2016: Sting
Finishing Move: Scorpion Death Lock
Accolades: NWA World Television Champion (1), NWA World Heavyweight Champion (1), WCW International World Heavyweight Champion (2), WCW United States Heavyweight Champion (2), WCW World Heavyweight Champion (6), WCW World Tag Team Champion (3)
Professional Wrestling Debut: November 1, 1985
Memorable Match: Sting v. “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan; WCW Starrcade 1997

2015: Macho Man Randy Savage
Finishing Move: Flying Elbow Drop
Accolades: WWE Intercontinental Champion (1), WWE World Heavyweight Champion (2), WWE King of the Ring, WCW World Heavyweight Champion (4)
Professional Wrestling Debut: November 1, 1973
Memorable Match: “Macho Man” Randy Savage v. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat; WWE Wrestlemania III

2014: The Ultimate Warrior
Finishing Move: Gorilla Press
Accolades: WWE Intercontinental Champion (2), WWE World Heavyweight Champion (1)
Professional Wrestling Debut: November 23, 1985
Memorable Match: The Ultimate Warrior v. Hulk Hogan; WWE Wrestlemania VI

2013: Mick Foley
Finishing Move: Mandible Claw
Accolades:WWF World Heavyweight Champion (3), WWF Hardcore Champion (1), WWF Tag Team Champion (8)
Professional Wrestling Debut: April 1, 1996
Memorable Match: Mick Foley v. Triple H; WWE Royal Rumble 2001

2012: Edge
Finishing Move: Spear
Accolades: WWE World Heavyweight Champion (7), WWE Champion (1), WWE Intercontinental Champion (5), WWE Tag Team Champion (14), King of the Ring, Mr. Money in the Bank, Royal Rumble Winner
Professional Wrestling Debut: January 1992
Memorable Match: Edge & Christian v. The Dudley Boyz v. The Hardy Boys; Wrestlemania 2000

2011: Shawn Michaels
Finishing Move: Sweet Chin Music
Accolades: WWE World Heavyweight Champion (4), WWE Intercontinental Champion (3), WWE European Champion (1), WWE Tag Team Champion (6), Royal Rumble Winner (2)
Professional Wrestling Debut: October 10, 1984
Memorable Match: Shawn Michaels v. The Undertaker; Wrestlemania XXIV

2010: The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase
Finishing Move: The Million Dollar Dream
Accolades:WWE Million Dollar Champion (2), WWE North American Heavyweight Champion (1), WWE Tag Team Champion (3), WWE King of the Ring
Professional Wrestling Debut: January 1975
Memorable Match: The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase v. Virgil; WWE Summerslam 1991

2009: Stone Cold Steve Austin
Finishing Move: Stone Cold Stunner
Accolades: WCW World Television Champion (2), WCW United Stated Heavyweight Champion (2), WCW World Tag Team Champion (1), WWE Champion (6), WWE Intercontinental Champion (2), WWE Tag Team Champion (4), WWE Million Dollar Champion (1), WWE King of the Ring, Royal Rumble Winner (3)
Professional Wrestling Debut: January 1989
Memorable Match: Stone Cold Steve Austin v. Bret “The Hitman” Hart; WWE Wrestlemania 13

2008: Nature Boy Ric Flair
Finishing Move: Figure-Four Leg Lock
Accolades: NWA World Heavyweight Champion (9), WCW World Heavyweight Champion (8), WWE Tag Team Champion (3), WWE Intercontinental Champion (1), WWE World Heavyweight Champion (2), Royal Rumble Winner
Professional Wrestling Debut: December 10, 1972
Memorable Match: Ric Flair v. Sting; WCW Clash of Champions 1988

2007: Dusty Rhodes
Finishing Move: The Bionic Elbow
Accolades: NWA Southern Heavyweight Champion (10), NWA World Heavyweight Champion (3)
Professional Wrestling Debut:
Memorable Match:

2008: Bret “The Hitman” Hart
Finishing Move: Sharpshooter
Accolades: WWE United States Champion (1), WWE Intercontinental Champion (2), WWE Tag Team Champion (2), WWE World Heavyweight Champion (5), WWE King of the Ring (2), Royal Rumble Winner, WCW United States Heavyweight Champion (4), WCW World Heavyweight Champion (2), WCW Tag Team Champion (1)
Professional Wrestling Debut: January 1978
Memorable Match: Bret Hart v. Shawn Michaels; WWE Survivor Series 1997

2005: Hulk Hogan
Finishing Move: Big Boot / Leg Drop
Accolades: WWE World Heavyweight Champion (6), WWE Tag Team Champion (1), Royal Rumble Winner (2), WCW World Heavyweight Champion (6)
Professional Wrestling Debut: January 1977
Memorable Match: Hulk Hogan v. Andre the Giant; WWE Wrestlemania III

2004: Sgt. Slaughter
Finishing Move: Cobra Clutch
Accolades: WWE World Heavyweight Champion (1)
Professional Wrestling Debut: January 1972
Memorable Match: Sgt. Slaughter v. The Ultimate Warrior; WWE Royal Rumble 1991

1996: Vincent J. McMahon
Known For: Founding and Promoting the World (Wide) Wrestling Federation
Years in Charge: 1954-1983

1995: The Fabulous Moolah
Finishing Move: Backbreaker
Accolades: WWF Women’s Champion (4), NWA Women’s Tag Team Champion (2), NWA World Women’s Champion (5)
Professional Wrestling Debut: January 1949
Memorable Match: The Fabulous Moolah v. Mae Young; WWE Smackdown 1999

1994: Classy Freddie Blassie
Finishing Move: Swinging Neckbreaker
Accolades: NAWA World Heavyweight Champion (1), NWA Americas Heavyweight Champion (4), NWA Americas Tag Team Champion (1)
Professional Wrestling Debut: January 1935
Memorable Match: “Classy” Freddy Blassie v. Bruno Sammartino; 1964

1993: Andre the Giant
Finishing Move: Body Slam / Seated Senton
Accolades: WWE Tag Team Champion (1), WWE World Heavyweight Champion (1)
Professional Wrestling Debut: January 1963
Memorable Match: Andre the Giant v. Hulk Hogan; WWE Wrestlemania III


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