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The WWE Hall of Fame is the highest honor in professional wrestling. It celebrates the legends who’ve made a lasting impact on the industry. No one knows exactly how the selection process works, but it’s well-known that Vince McMahon has the final say. He’s said to consider things like a wrestler’s influence, legacy, and connection to the company. Fans and insiders often debate who deserves a spot, and the conversations can get pretty intense. Here are some names that keep coming up.
Nobody walked into WWE quite like "The Empress of Tomorrow." Asuka steamrolled NXT with a 914-day undefeated streak, then collected the Raw, SmackDown, and NXT titles like trophies. Add a Royal Rumble win and a Money in the Bank cash-in, and you've got a résumé screaming Hall of Fame. Her striking style and mystique changed the game for women's wrestling.
The "Underdog from the Underground" turned global superstar Sami Zayn makes wrestling look effortless and emotional. His work with The Bloodline and his Intercontinental Title runs proved he's much more than a technician.
No one kicked down the door like "The Eradicator." As the first woman to hold the NXT UK, NXT, Raw, and SmackDown Women's Titles, Rhea Ripley brought brute force and gothic swagger to the main event scene. The Australian "Nightmare's" legacy is already undeniable.
Call him "The Phenomenal One," and you're still selling him short. AJ Styles racked up two WWE Championships, three United States Titles, and a wild Royal Rumble debut fans still talk about. He showed up in his late 30s and instantly became the best guy in the room.
Banger after banger is a catchphrase, yes, but it's also Sheamus' whole career. Four-time world champion, three-time US champ, and one Money in the Bank win—"The Celtic Warrior" has done everything except win the Intercontinental Title. He even has a Royal Rumble and King of the Ring under his belt.
That ponytail-wearing hugger has long been gone. Bayley flipped her character, flipped the division, and became a four-time women's champ and a Grand Slam winner. She anchored WWE through the pandemic with the best work of her career. "The Hugger" dutifully led Damage CTRL before being dethroned.
With preconceived notions about his looks, KO always keeps it real by defying the odds in his path. As a Universal Champion, three-time US Champ, and Intercontinental Title collector, Owens earned every moment with brutal honesty and big match brilliance. His WrestleMania clash with Stone Cold was legendary.
No one's built like Bianca Belair, who power lifts opponents like they're gym props and makes it look easy. She has the longest Raw Women's Title reign ever at 420 days. "The EST of WWE" and franchise player has two WrestleMania wins and two world title reigns.
Seth Rollins owns five world titles, two Money in the Bank wins, and a Grand Slam. His cash-in at WrestleMania 31 was iconic. He reinvents himself constantly and still delivers match-of-the-night performances like it's automatic.
Whether you love him or love to hate him, CM Punk changed the business. He oversaw an era-defining pipe bomb period, which also saw him have a record-setting 434-day WWE title reign. Punk walked away, came back, and instantly reignited the company. He's chaos in boots—and fans hang on his every word.
Wrestling has been Cody Rhodes' blood, having been in his blueprint from a wrestling family lineage. He had to leave to reshape the industry outside of WWE. Upon his return to finish the story, he won the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. The American Nightmare has lived the dream, even holding the Intercontinental Title three times and resurrecting the legacy of his family name.
Your career is complete when you have fourteen world titles, two Royal Rumbles, and one of the most vicious finishers in history. Randy Orton evolved and slithered into greatness, lasting over two decades, playing sadistic legend killer and beloved veteran.
Even though she's the famous daughter of legendary wrestler Ric Flair, numbers don't lie when it comes to Charlotte Flair. She wasn't handed anything; she took everything with pure dominance. Her 14-time Women's Championship, NXT royalty, and WrestleMania main-eventer speak for themselves.
The most electrifying man in sports entertainment needs no introduction. He's a multiple-time WWE Champion, Royal Rumble winner, and pop culture juggernaut. The Rock turned every catchphrase into gospel, and every match into a box office hit. The Final Boss hasn't been officially inducted yet, but c'mon—he's the Hall of Fame's headline act whenever he decides to show up.
Being a Universal Champion for over 1,300 days is no child's play but a reign of terror. Roman Reigns transformed into The Tribal Chief from Big Dog and carried WWE on his back. He holds multiple world titles, a Royal Rumble win, and a Survivor Series streak.
John Cena isn't called "The Cenation Leader" for nothing. With an iron grip on the PG Era, he carried the company for over a decade. He has sixteen world titles and countless Make-a-Wish visits to show for this prowess. The unquestionable future first-ballot legend's "never give up" mantra was branding and a lifestyle. Now, with a surprising heel twist in 2025, his story's still evolving.
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Asuka
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Credit: XNobody walked into WWE quite like "The Empress of Tomorrow." Asuka steamrolled NXT with a 914-day undefeated streak, then collected the Raw, SmackDown, and NXT titles like trophies. Add a Royal Rumble win and a Money in the Bank cash-in, and you've got a résumé screaming Hall of Fame. Her striking style and mystique changed the game for women's wrestling.
Sami Zayn
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Credit: RedditThe "Underdog from the Underground" turned global superstar Sami Zayn makes wrestling look effortless and emotional. His work with The Bloodline and his Intercontinental Title runs proved he's much more than a technician.
Rhea Ripley
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Credit: RedditNo one kicked down the door like "The Eradicator." As the first woman to hold the NXT UK, NXT, Raw, and SmackDown Women's Titles, Rhea Ripley brought brute force and gothic swagger to the main event scene. The Australian "Nightmare's" legacy is already undeniable.
AJ Styles
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Credit: RedditCall him "The Phenomenal One," and you're still selling him short. AJ Styles racked up two WWE Championships, three United States Titles, and a wild Royal Rumble debut fans still talk about. He showed up in his late 30s and instantly became the best guy in the room.
Sheamus
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Credit: RedditBanger after banger is a catchphrase, yes, but it's also Sheamus' whole career. Four-time world champion, three-time US champ, and one Money in the Bank win—"The Celtic Warrior" has done everything except win the Intercontinental Title. He even has a Royal Rumble and King of the Ring under his belt.
Bayley
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Credit: RedditThat ponytail-wearing hugger has long been gone. Bayley flipped her character, flipped the division, and became a four-time women's champ and a Grand Slam winner. She anchored WWE through the pandemic with the best work of her career. "The Hugger" dutifully led Damage CTRL before being dethroned.
Kevin Owens
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Credit: FacebookWith preconceived notions about his looks, KO always keeps it real by defying the odds in his path. As a Universal Champion, three-time US Champ, and Intercontinental Title collector, Owens earned every moment with brutal honesty and big match brilliance. His WrestleMania clash with Stone Cold was legendary.
Bianca Belair
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Credit: RedditNo one's built like Bianca Belair, who power lifts opponents like they're gym props and makes it look easy. She has the longest Raw Women's Title reign ever at 420 days. "The EST of WWE" and franchise player has two WrestleMania wins and two world title reigns.
Seth Rollins
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Credit: FacebookSeth Rollins owns five world titles, two Money in the Bank wins, and a Grand Slam. His cash-in at WrestleMania 31 was iconic. He reinvents himself constantly and still delivers match-of-the-night performances like it's automatic.
CM Punk
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Credit: RedditWhether you love him or love to hate him, CM Punk changed the business. He oversaw an era-defining pipe bomb period, which also saw him have a record-setting 434-day WWE title reign. Punk walked away, came back, and instantly reignited the company. He's chaos in boots—and fans hang on his every word.
Cody Rhodes
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Credit: RedditWrestling has been Cody Rhodes' blood, having been in his blueprint from a wrestling family lineage. He had to leave to reshape the industry outside of WWE. Upon his return to finish the story, he won the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40. The American Nightmare has lived the dream, even holding the Intercontinental Title three times and resurrecting the legacy of his family name.
Randy Orton
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Credit: FacebookYour career is complete when you have fourteen world titles, two Royal Rumbles, and one of the most vicious finishers in history. Randy Orton evolved and slithered into greatness, lasting over two decades, playing sadistic legend killer and beloved veteran.
Charlotte Flair
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Credit: RedditEven though she's the famous daughter of legendary wrestler Ric Flair, numbers don't lie when it comes to Charlotte Flair. She wasn't handed anything; she took everything with pure dominance. Her 14-time Women's Championship, NXT royalty, and WrestleMania main-eventer speak for themselves.
The Rock
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Credit: RedditThe most electrifying man in sports entertainment needs no introduction. He's a multiple-time WWE Champion, Royal Rumble winner, and pop culture juggernaut. The Rock turned every catchphrase into gospel, and every match into a box office hit. The Final Boss hasn't been officially inducted yet, but c'mon—he's the Hall of Fame's headline act whenever he decides to show up.
Roman Reigns
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Credit: FacebookBeing a Universal Champion for over 1,300 days is no child's play but a reign of terror. Roman Reigns transformed into The Tribal Chief from Big Dog and carried WWE on his back. He holds multiple world titles, a Royal Rumble win, and a Survivor Series streak.
John Cena
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Credit: FacebookJohn Cena isn't called "The Cenation Leader" for nothing. With an iron grip on the PG Era, he carried the company for over a decade. He has sixteen world titles and countless Make-a-Wish visits to show for this prowess. The unquestionable future first-ballot legend's "never give up" mantra was branding and a lifestyle. Now, with a surprising heel twist in 2025, his story's still evolving.
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