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<p>The WWE Hall of Fame 2025 ceremony took place on April 18, 2025, at the BleauLive Theater inside the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the night before WrestleMania 41. The event celebrated the 26th class of inductees, honoring legendary figures from the wrestling world.</p>



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<p>The headliner of the 2025 class was <strong>Paul &#8220;Triple H&#8221; Levesque</strong>, who became a two-time inductee after previously entering as part of D-Generation X in 2019. Triple H was inducted by his longtime friend and tag team partner, Shawn Michaels.</p>



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<p><strong>Lex Luger</strong> was inducted by longtime friend and fellow wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page. Despite being in a wheelchair due to past injuries, Lex Luger stood to deliver his speech, reflecting on his rollercoaster life journey—from his early days in football and wrestling, through personal struggles including jail and health challenges, to his spiritual rebirth and gratitude for the support he received. </p>



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<p>He expressed surprise and gratitude for the honor, acknowledging how he once thought he was &#8220;toxic&#8221; and &#8220;radioactive&#8221; but now found hope and redemption.</p>



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<p><strong>Michelle McCool</strong> was inducted by her husband, The Undertaker, who delivered a heartfelt tribute highlighting her pioneering role in WWE&#8217;s women&#8217;s division. McCool was recognized as the first Divas Champion and the first woman to hold both the Women&#8217;s and Divas Championships. She was also one half of the influential tag team Lay-Cool, which helped redefine the portrayal of women in WWE before the Women&#8217;s Revolution era.</p>



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<p>The Undertaker praised her strength, class, and fierce spirit, emphasizing her impact both inside and outside the ring, including her battle with severe liver and kidney disease. He called her not just a Hall of Famer but a legend and his best friend. McCool expressed gratitude to WWE, her family, and the WWE Universe, acknowledging the challenges she overcame and her lasting influence on the women&#8217;s division.</p>



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<p><strong>The Natural Disasters</strong>, the powerhouse tag team of Earthquake (John Tenta) and Typhoon (Fred Ottman), were officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Paul &#8220;Triple H&#8221; Levesque. Triple H had planned the induction and personally inducted Earthquake&#8217;s family alongside Typhoon during the ceremony held on April 18, 2025, at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Earthquake sadly passed away in 2006.</p>



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<p>A new category, the <strong>&#8220;Immortal Moment,&#8221;</strong> was introduced this year to honor iconic matches. The inaugural inductee was the legendary No Disqualification Submission Match between <strong>Bret &#8220;The Hitman&#8221; Hart</strong> and <strong>&#8220;Stone Cold&#8221; Steve Austin</strong> from WrestleMania 13.</p>



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<p>Both legends received the award in person, with CM Punk presenting the honor. This induction made Hart a three-time Hall of Famer and Austin a two-time inductee.</p>



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<p><strong>The Legacy wing</strong> returned for the first time since 2021, honoring posthumous inductees Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff. Their families were present to accept the honors.</p>



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<p>The ceremony was broadcast live on Peacock in the U.S. and Netflix internationally, following WWE SmackDown.</p>



<p>This year&#8217;s Hall of Fame event not only celebrated individual careers but also innovated by recognizing historic matches, enriching WWE&#8217;s tradition of honoring its past legends.</p>


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