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WWE has announced Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff as the Legacy Wing inductees for the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame Class. The news was shared on Wednesday, marking the first Legacy inductions since 2021.



WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque praised the honorees, saying, “Each one of these performers left an indelible mark on the history of WWE.”



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Each one of these performers left an indelible mark on the history of <a href="https://twitter.com/WWE?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWE</a>. It is an absolute privilege to honor each of them and their bodies of work. <a href="https://t.co/PsRVLxF0tc">https://t.co/PsRVLxF0tc</a>&mdash; Triple H (@TripleH) <a href="https://twitter.com/TripleH/status/1910001448869609503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>



The Legacy Wing, established in 2016, honors legendary figures from wrestling history who may not be widely recognized by modern audiences. It has previously inducted icons such as Lou Thesz, Bruiser Brody, and Rikidozan. 



However, the wing has faced criticism over the years, particularly for failing to notify families of honorees and, in some cases, using inaccurate footage, as seen in Ethel Johnson’s 2021 induction.



Despite these controversies, the 2025 class adds three impactful figures to WWE’s historical record:



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<li>Kamala, known for his unique character work and feuds with Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker.</li>



<li>Dory Funk Sr., a legendary promoter and trainer who helped shape modern wrestling through his sons and the Amarillo territory.</li>



<li>Ivan Koloff, who famously ended Bruno Sammartino’s nearly eight-year WWWF Championship reign in 1971.</li>
</ul>



The full 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place during WrestleMania 41 weekend in Las Vegas.

Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff Named WWE Hall of Fame 2025 Legacy Inductees

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