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10 Weirdest WWE Hall of Fame Celebrity Inductions [Ranked]

Published 2 months ago• 9 minute read

The Road to WrestleMania is the most highly-anticipated run in the professional wrestling calendar. Starting at the Royal Rumble and finishing at the Showcase of the Immortals, it is a period that has the WWE Universe's undivided attention. Due to the enormity of WrestleMania, the WWE has been smart enough to market a whole weekend around the event, with the WWE Hall of Fame being a notable inclusion in the festivities.

The WWE Hall of Fame is a ceremony that has been held yearly since 1993. Opened due to the passing of Andre the Giant, the WWE sought to figure out a way to honour the legacy of the WWE Superstar, and thus, the Hall of Fame was created. An event that has been held before WrestleMania for over three decades, the likes of The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan have found themselves inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame.

However, for all of WWE's deserving inductees, there have been a few notable inclusions that have raised eyebrows. A company that has never shied away from including celebrities in its programming, these are just some of the weirdest celebrity Hall of Fame inductees in WWE's history.

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WWE MR T

Name:

Mr. T

Industry:

Acting

Years in WWE:

1985-1986

Memorable Moment:

WrestleMania I

One of the most understanding inductees into WWE's celebrity wing of the Hall of Fame, it still surprises the WWE Universe when they remember Mr. T was honoured with a glamorous Hall of Fame ring. Best known outside the ring for his appearances in the A-Team and numerous other movies, the actor made his presence felt during WWE's first-ever WrestleMania.

Teaming with Hulk Hogan in a main event victory, he then faced 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper at the following Mania in a boxing match. Going two-for-two in appearances on the Grandest Stage of Them All, that was all she wrote for Mr. T and the WWE. Making appearances in WCW and other promotions, Mr. T was rarely seen on WWE programming following his Mania triumphs. Nevertheless, his victories saw him earn a Hall of Fame induction in 2014.

WWE Mike Tyson, Stone Cold Steve Austin

Name:

Mike Tyson

Industry:

Boxing

Years in WWE:

1998, 2010

Memorable Moment:

Brawl with 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin

Another celebrity inductee that makes sense, but still catches people off guard, Mike Tyson's short-lived run in the WWE still has the WWE Universe reminiscing on his memorable segments. Making himself first seen in a heated promo segment with 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin in 1998, Tyson would go on to be a special ring enforcer at WrestleMania XIV.

Witnessing up close and personal Austin's victory against Shawn Michaels, the Baddest Man on the Planet knocked out the Heartbreak Kid after the bell. Returning in 2010 to team with Chris Jericho against D-Generation X, Tyson's WWE appearances are few and far between, but he managed to create memorable moments that earned him a Hall of Fame induction in 2012.

WWE Donald Trump

Name:

Donald Trump

Industry:

Businessman, President

Years in WWE:

2007

Memorable Moment:

Shaving Vince McMahon's head

Before his run in politics, Trump was causing havoc in the squared circle, with his brief appearances earning him a Hall of Fame induction in 2013. A billionaire for his work in numerous industries, the 45th President of the United States touched down in the WWE in 2007. Challenging another billionaire, Vince McMahon, to a match at WrestleMania 23, the 'Battle of the Billionaires' created a unique Mania moment.

Having Bobby Lashley do his job for him, McMahon ended up losing and had his head shaved in front of the WWE Universe. Practically his only contribution to the professional wrestling industry, it was seemingly enough to be granted a Hall of Fame ring.

WWE Arnold

Name:

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Industry:

Acting, Bodybuilding

Years in WWE:

1999, 2014

Memorable Moment:

Dropping Triple H

Another man who is legendary within his own industry, Arnold Schwarzenegger's brief cameos over the years, have had the WWE Universe scratching their heads as to why he's a Hall of Fame entrant. Having worked with Andre the Giant and growing close to the legend, it would take Arnold until 1999 to show up in the WWE.

Arriving at WWE SmackDown, rewarded with a WWE Title by Vince McMahon, the Terminator actor would lay out Triple H during his debut appearance. Similarly, in 2014, he would attack The Miz during a promotional appearance on WWE programming. Marking the end of Arnold's WWE career after two forgettable appearances, the actor was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015.

WWE Snoop Dogg

Name:

Snoop Dogg

Industry:

Music

Years in WWE:

2008, 2009, 2023

Memorable Moment:

People's Elbow on The Miz

Snoop Dogg has had numerous appearances on WWE programming over the years. Originally serving as a Master of Ceremonies at WrestleMania 24, the musician was next seen in 2009 as the special guest host of Raw. Cousin to former WWE Superstar Sasha Banks, Dogg's in-ring ability has been seen numerous times by the WWE Universe.

Famously spearing Chavo Guerrero during his role as special guest host of Raw, he would go on to WrestleMania 39 to deliver a People's Elbow to The Miz. Having worked on the theme music for Sasha Banks whilst she was in the WWE, Dogg's contribution to the wrestling business is more so than other celebrities, but still leaves fans questioning his 2016 induction.

WWE Kid Rock

Name:

Kid Rock

Industry:

Music

Years in WWE:

N/A

Memorable Moment:

Creating The Undertaker's American Biker Theme Song

A rare Hall of Fame induction for contributions outside the squared circle, many in the WWE Universe were bewildered when they found out Kid Rock was getting inducted into the Class of 2018. A musician with millions of album sales all over the world, Rock has been the soundtrack to some of the WWE Universe's favourite shows.

From the theme song of WrestleMania 34 to the entrance music for The Undertaker's biker character, Rock has appeared on numerous WWE shows to showcase his talents. A talented musician with an innate ability to make catchy songs fitting for professional wrestling, his induction was, and still is, seen as very random.

WWE Perry

Name:

William Perry

Industry:

NFL

Years in WWE:

1986

Memorable Moment:

Eliminating Big John Studd at WrestleMania 2

Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006, many of the WWE Universe might be unaware of William Perry's inclusion into the prestigious wing, but those who do know are still questioning it. Best known as an NFL player, Perry won the Super Bowl with the Chicago Bears in 1985 before jumping into the squared circle a few months later.

A competitor in the WWF vs. NFL Battle Royal at WrestleMania 2, the aptly-named Fridge eliminated Tony Atlas and Big John Studd. Two WWE Superstars who went on to become Hall of Famers, just like Perry, many fans are still wondering how Fridge's two eliminations in his only WWE appearance earned him a Hall of Fame induction.

WWE Pete Rose

Name:

Pete Rose

Industry:

MLB

Years in WWE:

1998, 1999, 2000

Memorable Moment:

Feuding with Kane

From an NFL player to an MLB player, Pete Rose is the all-time leading player for batting hits in Major League Baseball. An outstanding performer in his sport, Rose would make the switch that many have and dipped his toes in the WWE. Appearing at three straight WrestleMania's, Rose's first appearance in 1998 saw him play the role of ring announcer for the bout between The Undertaker and Kane.

Ending up on the wrong side of a tombstone piledriver from Kane, Rose returned at 1999's Mania dressed up in disguise to get payback on the Big Red Monster. Kane once again got the better of Rose, as was the case once again in 2000 for WrestleMania. Happy to play the butt of the joke, Rose was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004, becoming the first celebrity inductee. An honour given to him for essentially being beaten by Kane for three years straight, it's an induction that the WWE Universe can't reason for.

WWE James Dudley

Name:

James Dudley

Industry:

Baseball, Behind the Scenes WWE Work

Years in WWE:

1950s / 60s

Memorable Moment:

Becoming the first African-American to run a major arena in the United States

A man that many in the WWE Universe might not be aware of let alone know of his induction, James Dudley's inclusion has been questioned by in-the-know fans for a while. An inductee in 1994, as a part of the first full Hall of Fame class, Dudley was given his flowers for his role off the screen.

A close friend of Vincent J. McMahon, the father to Vince McMahon, Dudley was known to play the role of limo driver and bodyguard for his boss. Alongside running arenas, becoming the first African-American to run a major arena in the United States, an honourable achievement, Dudley's Hall of Fame inclusion is one that many continue to question.

WWE Drew Carey

Name:

Drew Carey

Industry:

Comedian

Years in WWE:

2001

Memorable Moment:

Running out the Royal Rumble

A man that the WWE Universe would be forgiven for forgetting existed within the WWE, Drew Carey's Hall of Fame induction is unanimously agreed upon as being one of the weirdest in company history. A stand-up comedian and actor when not in the squared circle, Carey competed in the 2001 Royal Rumble, one of WWE's finest matches.

Entering at #6, his inclusion marked the first-ever celebrity entrant for a Royal Rumble match. Set to be eliminated by Kane in brutal fashion, his blushes were sparred by Raven, as Carey then eliminated himself and ran out of the arena. An objectively hilarious moment, it was not deserving of an induction into WWE's prestigious Hall of Fame.

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