Here Are the Names Being Rumored for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022
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As we inch closer to WrestleMania season, speculation about who will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame always starts to heat up. Here are some of the names being rumored for the class of 2022.
WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022
The WWE Hall of Fame is a hall of fame for professional wrestlers and professional wrestling personalities maintained by WWE. Since its establishment in 1993, it has honored wrestlers from every major wrestling promotion of the 20th and 21st centuries. This year’s class is rumored to include some of the biggest names in the business.
The Rock
Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name The Rock, is an American actor, producer, and former professional wrestler. He was a professional wrestler for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) for eight years prior to pursuing an acting career. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion in North America and over $10.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing actors of all time.
Goldberg
Goldberg is one of the most iconic names in WWE history, and he is rumored to be a part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Goldberg was a dominant force in the ring, and he is a two-time WWE Universal Champion. He has also held the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and the WCW United States Championship. Goldberg is a true legend of the business, and he would be a deserving inductee into the Hall of Fame.
Bret “The Hitman” Hart
Bret “The Hitman” Hart is one of the most decorated superstars in WWE history, winning multiple championships and headlining multiple WrestleManias. He is a two-time WWE Champion, a five-time Intercontinental Champion, and a two-time WWF World Tag Team Champion. He is also a two-time Royal Rumble winner, and he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006.
Trish Stratus
WWE Class of 2022 Hall of Fame rumors are already circulating and one name that is being mentioned is Trish Stratus.
Stratus is a retired professional wrestler who is best known for her time with WWE. She is a former WWE Women’s Champion and a seven-time WWE Hardcore Champion. Stratus is also a member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2013.
If Stratus were to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, it would be well-deserved. She had an incredible career in WWE and helped put women’s wrestling on the map.
Other Names Being Rumored
There are a lot of big names being rumored for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Some of the names being rumored are Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Trish Stratus. These are all huge names in the world of professional wrestling.
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Stone Cold Steve Austin is one of the most iconic figures in WWE history. The six-time WWE Champion is a three-time Royal Rumble winner, a two-time King of the Ring, and was the first ever WWE superstar to main event back-to-back WrestleManias. He is also a Hall of Famer, having been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
Stone Cold’s impact on the business is still felt today and his popularity has only grown in recent years, thanks in part to his successful podcast, The Steve Austin Show. Rumors have been swirling that Stone Cold could be inducted into the Hall of Fame again as part of the class of 2022.
The Undertaker
The Undertaker, whose real name is Mark Calaway, is one of the most iconic wrestlers in WWE history. He made his debut in 1990 and has been a staple of the company ever since. He has won numerous titles, including the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship, and is a five-time winner of the Royal Rumble. He is widely considered to be one of the best wrestlers of all time.
Kurt Angle
Kurt Angle is one of the most decorated wrestlers in WWE history, having won every major title in the company. He is a six-time WWE Champion, a one-time World Heavyweight Champion, a one-time Intercontinental Champion, and a one-time United States Champion. He is also a four-time WWE Tag Team Champion, with two reigns as a member of Team Angle and two as a member of The World’s Greatest Tag Team. In addition to his in-ring accomplishments, Angle is a one-time King of the Ring winner and a one-time Royal Rumble winner.