Vote NOW for the 2026 Wrestling Smarks Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame

[Hoss]

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The time is upon us once again!

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I was going to wait for Grim to finish his film HOF reveal, but he's dragging major ass (I would never). So, I'm going to go ahead and open up nominations for the Pro Wrestling HOF to get this process started. Most of you reading this no doubt already know the drill, but here's how things are going to work just so we're all clear.

The nomination process will be handled in two phases.

- Phase one: Each and every member of this forum may send a list in to me of 10 acts they want to nominate for the Hall of fame. You will order your lists 1-10, with whoever your first pick is getting 10 points, the second choice getting 9 points, and so on down the list. The top 10 nominees in terms of points at the nomination deadline will be finalists for the induction.

- Phase two: The 10 finalists will be announced. You will then be asked to choose 5 of the finalists, and just like the first phase, you will list them 1-5 in order of who you want to give the most points to. The 5 top point getters will be the inductees of that year's Hall of Fame.

- You may nominate anyone who has ever been a part of the business. Wrestlers, tag teams, stables, managers, announcers, promoters, referees... they're all up for nomination. Wrestlers must be at least 42 years old or semi-retired to be eligible.

- Tag teams and stables do count as one pick, so if you wish to nominate The Hart Foundation, The Four Horsemen, The Steiner Brothers or whatever, they will only take up one spot on your list. You do not have to list them individually, although of course you can also list members of groups individually if you deem them worthy of induction. So, for example, you may nominate both Evolution and Triple H.

- You can absolutely campaign publicly for people you want to see inducted, but please do not reveal your full lists in the thread.

- Send in your nominations to me via private message. Nominations for the first phase will be open until Sunday, March 8th. I'll post the finalists after that and we can begin the second phase.

Anyways...

Send in your nominations now!

Current inductees
(alphabetical)

Andre The Giant, Bobby Heenan, Bret Hart, Bruno Sammartino, Bryan Danielson, Dusty Rhodes, Eddie Guerrero, Hulk Hogan, John Cena, Jushin Liger, Keiji Mutoh, Kenta Kobashi, Kurt Angle, Macho Man, Manami Toyota, Mick Foley, Mitsuharu Misawa, Owen Hart, Ric Flair, Roddy Piper, Samoa Joe, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, Sting, Stone Cold, Terry Funk, The Road Warriors, The Rock, The Undertaker and Vader​

 

[Hoss]

Bumping for da homies and to cast a nice, wide net.

@Chris @Big Jean Studd @Sky @DameDollar @Y2Jayne @Stojy @Dubb @Kairi HoHo @CFCrusader @Jimmy King @BattleTank @Tremendez @EZ3 @Barry Poppins @Just Juice @Skyefire @Sha-J Lee etc. etc.

Deadline for nominations is Sunday.

 

[Chris]

I think I'm gonna go really historical for nominations this year, some Lou Thesz, Rikidozan type shit

 

[Hoss]

Bro thinks he's Bob Caudle

 

[Chris]

I just feel they're more due now that my Japanese agenda was satisfied for now last year

 

[Blazehausen]

I think I had a good list

 

[Skyefire]

I'm working on my list. All old school. There are a lot of greats not already on the list. There are multiple reptiles, a large primate, the impeccable one, and royalty.

 

[Chris]

Can you guys like throw out some names lol we're allowed to campaign anyway and I was struggling to make a list last night, I feel like I need some inspiration

 

[Blazehausen]

Can you guys like throw out some names lol we're allowed to campaign anyway and I was struggling to make a list last night, I feel like I need some inspiration

AJ Styles is my number 1. I also put Tanahashi, who was a finalist last year. Threw Heyman on it also. All 3 would be good.

 

[Chris]

Oh yeah I think Tanahashi is a must for me for sure. The other two I can see possibly putting in the back half of my list, depends on how historically inclined I'm feeling. AJ is very topical now and Heyman has worn so many hats throughout the years and is still mostly doing good shit so he'll be in for sure at some point

 

[Hoss]

Throw a couple tag teams or stables on your list. There's been several getting nominations already, I'm sure you can summon up some names.

 

[King Kong Booty]

Let’s follow suit and get Demolition in

 

[Jimmy King]

E&C
Hardyz
Dudleyz
New Age Outlaws

Christopher Daniels
CM Punk
Abyss
Rey Mysterio
Místico

Throwing out some name ideas for Chris and others.

 

[Hoss]

Rey Rey was high up on my ballot. Regardless of still being active, he's beyond ready for the HOF. The GOAT American luchador by a country mile is a no-brainer.

 

[Chris]

Four horsemen I think I've nominated the last couple years, I was gonna keep them as a stable