Anticipation Builds for WWE Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — With just days remaining until the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 15, 2025, the anticipation for this year’s event has reached a fever pitch. Headlined by wrestling icon Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, the ceremony promises to be one of the most memorable in WWE history.

Triple H, who is already a member of the Hall of Fame as part of D-Generation X and Evolution, will be honored as a solo inductee this year. His 14-time World Championship reigns and significant contributions to the industry highlight a storied career that has firmly cemented his legacy.

Other notable inductees this year include Michelle McCool, Lex Luger, and the tag team The Natural Disasters, known for their success in the early 1990s. WWE has also recognized the match between Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin from WrestleMania 13 as an Immortal Moment, further emphasizing the importance of historical performances in professional wrestling.

As the company prepares for a ceremony filled with nostalgia and star power, fans, analysts, and insiders are speculating on potential last-minute additions to the Hall of Fame class. Among the names mentioned is the legendary tag team Demolition, which played a crucial role in the WWE landscape during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Demolition, consisting of Ax and Smash, holds one of the longest WWE Tag Team Championship reigns at 478 days. Their impending honor would mark a departure from the tradition of inducting only one tag team per year, especially as The Natural Disasters have already been recognized in this class.

Another name surfacing in discussions is the late Umaga from the Bloodline dynasty, a two-time Intercontinental Champion who passed away in 2009. Despite his untimely death, Umaga’s influence and legacy in wrestling remain significant, leading many fans to hope for his posthumous induction.

A complete lineup of inductees and their corresponding inductors has been revealed. • Triple H, inducted by Shawn Michaels • Lex Luger, inducted by Diamond Dallas Page • Michelle McCool, inducted by The Undertaker • The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon), inducer TBD • Immortal Moment: Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13, inducted by CM Punk.

In addition, the WWE has named Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff as legacy inductees for their contributions to wrestling’s rich history.

This year’s ceremony will take place at Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater and will be streamed live on Peacock beginning at midnight CT/1 a.m. ET shortly after the conclusion of Friday night’s SmackDown. As fans prepare for what promises to be a spectacular event, the excitement around WWE Hall of Fame 2025 continues to grow.