WWE Hall of Fame (2007)

WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony

WWE Hall of Fame (2007)

Promotion| WWE
Date| March 31, 2007
City| Detroit, Michigan[1]
Venue| Fox Theatre
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WWE Hall of Fame (2007) was the event which featured the introduction of the 8th class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on March 31, 2007, from the Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. The event took place the same weekend as WrestleMania 23. The event was hosted by Todd Grisham. The ceremony aired later that evening on USA Network.[2] In March 2015 the ceremony was added to the WWE Network.[3]

## Inductees

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### Individual

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* Class headliners appear in boldface

Image  | Ring name
(Birth Name)  | Inducted by  | WWE recognized accolades

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| "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes[4][5]
(Virgil Runnels Jr.)  | Cody Runnels and Dustin Rhodes | Three-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
One-time NWA United States Heavyweight Champion
Two-time NWA World Tag Team Champion
Two-time NWA World Six-Tag Team Champion
Three-time NWA World Television Champion
Long-time lead booker for WCW[6]
Creator of the WarGames match
| "Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig | Wade Boggs | Posthumous inductee: Represented by his widow Leonice, his four children, his mother and his father Larry "The Axe" Hennig.
One-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion
Two-time WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion
One-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion
One-time WCW World Tag Team Champion[7]
| Jerry "The King" Lawler[8] | William Shatner | One-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion
52-time AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion
Three-time WCCW Heavyweight Champion
28-time USWA Unified Champion
Longtime color commentator for WWE[9]
| Nick Bockwinkel[10][11] | Bobby Heenan | Four-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion
Three-time AWA World Tag Team Champion[12]
| Mr. Fuji
(Harry Fujiwara)  | Don Muraco | Five-time WWWF/WWF World Tag Team Champion. Former manager[13]
| The Sheik
(Edward Farhat)  | Rob Van Dam
Sabu | Posthumous inductee: Represented by his widow Joyce Farhat.
Also known as "The Original Sheik", a two-time WWWF United States Heavyweight Champion, held over 20 NWA regional championships[14]
| Jim Ross | Stone Cold Steve Austin | Longtime lead announcer for WWF/E, WCW and other regional promotions
Head of WWF Talent Relations during the Attitude Era, signing many well known wrestlers[15]

### Group

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| Group  | Inducted by  | WWE recognized accolades

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| The Wild Samoans | Samu and Matt Anoaʻi | Three-time WWF Tag Team Champions[16]
Afa (Arthur Anoaʻi)
Sika (Leati Anoaʻi)

## References

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1. ^ Martin, Adam (April 1, 2007). "WWE Hall of Fame — Class of 2007 Ceremony on USA Network". WrestleView.com. Retrieved February 15, 2009.
2. ^ "Shatner to usher in "The King"". Retrieved 11 April 2018.
3. ^ "WWE Network Lowdown: WrestleMania Plans, Free Gifts, 'Every' Hall of Fame?". Retrieved 11 April 2018.
4. ^ "WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler Dusty Rhodes Dies at 69". Retrieved 3 April 2018.
5. ^ "WWE wrestler Dusty Rhodes dies at 69". Retrieved 3 April 2018.
6. ^ ""The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved April 24, 2007.
7. ^ ""Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved April 24, 2007.
8. ^ "Jerry 'The King' Lawler in stable condition - CNN". Retrieved 3 April 2018.
9. ^ "Jerry "The King" Lawler". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved April 24, 2007.
10. ^ "Hall of Fame pro wrestler Nick Bockwinkel dead at 80". Retrieved 3 April 2018.
11. ^ "Nick Bockwinkel -- WWE Legend Dead at 80". Retrieved 3 April 2018.
12. ^ "Nick Bockwinkel". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved April 24, 2007.
13. ^ "Mr. Fuji". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved April 24, 2007.
14. ^ "The Sheik". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved April 24, 2007.
15. ^ "Jim Ross". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved April 24, 2007.
16. ^ "The Wild Samoans". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved April 24, 2007.

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* Pete Rose

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2005|

* Bob Orton Jr.
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2006|

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* William Perry

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2007|

* Dusty Rhodes
* Jerry Lawler
* Jim Ross
* Mr. Fuji
* Curt Hennig
* Nick Bockwinkel
* The Sheik
* Wild Samoans
* Afa Anoa'i
* Sika Anoa'i

2008|

* The Brisco Brothers
* Gerald Brisco
* Jack Brisco
* Eddie Graham
* Gordon Solie
* Mae Young
* Peter Maivia
* Ric Flair
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* Rocky Johnson

2009|

* Bill Watts
* The Funk Brothers
* Terry Funk
* Dory Funk Jr.
* Howard Finkel
* Koko B. Ware
* Ricky Steamboat
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* Kevin Von Erich
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2010s

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* Antonio Inoki
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* Bob Uecker

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2011|

* Abdullah the Butcher
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* Drew Carey

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2012|

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* Mike Tyson

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2013|

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2014|

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* Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Warrior|

* Connor Michalek

2016|

* Big Boss Man
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* Joan Lunden

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* Ed Lewis
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2017|

* Beth Phoenix
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* Kurt Angle
* Rick Rude
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* Ricky Morton
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* Eric LeGrand

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Legacy|

* Bearcat Wright
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* Haystacks Calhoun
* Judy Grable
* June Byers
* Luther Lindsay
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* Toots Mondt

2018|

* Dudley Boyz
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* Goldberg
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* Mark Henry

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* Kid Rock

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Warrior|

* Jarrius "JJ" Robertson

Legacy|

* Boris Malenko
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* Brutus Beefcake
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* Triple H
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* Torrie Wilson

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* Sue Aitchison

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Legacy|

* Bruiser Brody
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* Joseph Cohen
* Luna Vachon
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* S. D. Jones
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* The Bella Twins
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* Sean Waltman

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* William Shatner

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Warrior|

* Titus O'Neil

Legacy|

* Baron Michele Leone
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* Gary Hart
* Ray Stevens
* Steve Williams

2021|

* Eric Bischoff
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* Kane
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* Rob Van Dam

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* Ozzy Osbourne

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Warrior|

* Rich Hering

Legacy|

* Buzz Sawyer
* Dick the Bruiser
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* Pez Whatley

2022|

* Sharmell
* Steiner Brothers
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* The Undertaker
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* Shad Gaspard

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2023|

* The Great Muta
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* Andy Kaufman

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Warrior|

* Tim White

2024|

* Bull Nakano
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