Opinion

Top 5 Recipients From The 2020 And 2021 Hall Of Fame Class

Bodeen looks at this unique Hall of Fame induction and picks out his Top 5 most deserving inductees!

Published

4 years ago

April 9, 2021

Every year there is a huge debate ahead of the WWE Hall of Fame induction, this debate is centered on how deserving how each member is and if they should be inducted in the Hall of Fame. This year we saw two long Hall of Fame ceremonies as the 2020 and 2021 class were both inducted in the Hall Of Fame at the Thunderdome, so with that in mind let’s look at the top 5 most deserving members from the 2020 and 2021 Hall of Fame class.

Please note that I will exclude Batista from this list. While Batista is extremely deserving and easily deserves a place on this list, the fact he was not truly inducted hurts him.

5. “The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith

After joining WWE in 1986, the British Bulldog would be one of the first British superstars to achieve huge success in WWE. This start when The British Bulldog capturing the WWF World Tag Tag Championships with The Dynamite Kid in 1997.

The British Bulldog’s biggest achievement came in 1992 where he beat Bret “The Hitman” Hart to become Intercontinental Champion in front of a packed British crowd in one of the biggest moments in British wrestling history.

The British Bulldog’s amazing ability and huge influence on British wrestling defiantly makes him deserving to be in the Hall Of Fame and defiantly makes him deserve a place on this list.

4. RVD

During his career, Rob Van Dam would use the theme song “One Of A Kind.” Over the years RVD would prove he was one of a kind as he became a huge star early in his career inside ECW. RVD would later join WWE during the infamous invasion storyline. During this time RVD would capture the attention of WWE fans as his unique style was entertaining to watch at the time.

Early in his career, RVD would achieve success as a tag team competitor in ECW as he won the ECW World Tag Team Championships with Sabu on two occasions. RVD would later achieve success in WWE with his biggest moment coming in 2006 when he beat John Cena at ECW One Night Stand to become WWE Champion in front of a passionate ECW crowd.

Without a doubt, Rob Van Dam’s career was one of a kind. His 20+ year has seen a lot of success both inside and outside of WWE, with RVD’s unique style helping influence wrestlers we see today inside WWE.

3. Kane

After his legendary debut at In Your House in 1997, The Big Red Machine would be set for big things. Kane would have a long career and would become one of the most well-known big men in history. During his 20+ year career inside WWE, Kane would feud with legendary names such as The Undertaker, Edge, John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mick Foley with Kane remaining loyal to WWE for more than 20 years.

During his long career, Kane would become WWF World Heavyweight Champion in 1998. Kane would also be a regular tag team Champion as he won tag belts with names such as Mankind, X-Pac, The Big Show, The Undertaker and Daniel Bryan. These teams showed off new sides to The Big Red Machine as he achieved huge success being a comedy character as part of Team Hell No.

Kane’s career is one of the most longest sustaining careers in WWE history as Kane has achieved regular success during his career. While Kane could have had a bigger career inside WWE, the Big Red Machine’s career is legendary and Kane easily deserves a spot inside the WWE Hall of Fame.

2. Eric Bischoff

“Controversy creates cash.” Without a doubt, Eric Bischoff’s career has been legendary both inside the ring and outside the ring. Eric Bischoff changed the wrestling business during the Monday Night Wars as he made wrestling feel more authentic with the New World Order. Bischoff’s shoot style of booking would change the wrestling world, as wrestling grew out of its old-school vibes and became more shoot-based with this shoot-based style still being used in wrestling today.

Inside the ring, Eric Bischoff became one of the most charismatic performers in history. Bischoff did an amazing job of playing an egotistical, cocky, smug heel. Despite being a heel on paper, Bischoff would gain the love of fans when he called Vince Mcmahon out during his promos. Bischoff would continue to show his abilities on the mic in a WWE ring after WCW fell when he became the General Manager of Monday Night Raw.

While his shoot-style booking would eventually be overused in the future and be one of the contributing factors to the death of WCW, there is no denying that Eric Bischoff’s career has been legendary and Eric is defiantly deserving of being inducted into the Hall Of Fame.

1. nWo (Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman)

When Hulk Hogan turned heel and hit Randy Savage with a leg drop at the 1996 Bash at The Beach it was the start of something huge. The New World Order would become one of the biggest and influential factions in all of wrestling as Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall and more leading the change as they changed the wrestling business forever with Hall, Nash and Hogan all achieving huge success in WCW during their time in the nWo.

The nWo would be the major centerpiece of WCW every week on Nitro as they helped WCW dominate WWE during the Monday Night Wars. The nWo would even have a brief appearance in WWE after the Monday Night Wars, leading to Hulk Hogan facing The Rock at WrestleMania 18, with both men putting on one of the best matches in WrestleMania history.

While the nWo would be hurt in 1999 and 2000 due to confusing booking, it still didn’t change the impact the New World Order had on the wrestling business forever with the nWo without a doubt, earning a place on this list.

These were my top 5 inductions in the 2020 and 2021 Hall of Fame class this year. What were your top 5 inductions and who do you think was the most deserving member to be inducted this year. Let us know in the comments below.

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Sing it with me… money money money money moneeeeeeeeeyeeeeee… everybody’s got a price! MONEY IN THE BANK is here!!! How money will our staff picks be?!?

AJ – Roxanne Perez
Andrew – Stephanie Vaquer – *Bubba Sparxxx Impression* I don’t tell stories, I let them tell theyself.
Dave – Guilia – A stacked field but I just like her here.
DJ – Naomi
DPP – Roxanne Perez
Jason – Alexa Bliss
Patrick – Roxanne Perez
Rey – Naomi – If Naomi loses, we riot!
Rob – Naomi
Greg – Alexa Bliss – Bliss has had huge reactions since returning and is moving a ton of merch. While I can see them wanting to build Roxanne Perez, Giulia, or Stephanie Vaquer, I think Alexa Bliss.

Tunney’s Take: Rhea Ripley – I’ll make my case short and sweet… Mami in the Bank! You can’t leave that money on the table.

Chairshot Pick – Tie – Naomi 3 & Roxanne Perez 3 (Alexa Bliss 2, Giulia 1, Rhea Ripley 1, Stephanie Vaquer 1)

AJ – LA Knight
Andrew – El Grande Americano – Feels correct given his push and the fact he’s over.
Dave – Seth Rollins – Got to push that new faction.
DJ – LA Knight
DPP – El Grande Americano
Jason – LA Knight
Patrick – Solo Sikoa
Rey – LA Knight – Looks like another push, and he does have history with Cena.
Rob – Solo Sikoa
Greg – Seth Rollins – This company is extremely high in the El Grande Americano gimmick, but this match comes down to Seth Rollins or LA Knight. Given the Rollins storyline, it’s his briefcase to win.

Tunney’s Take: El Grande Americano – Picture this: Chad Gable wins the AAA Mega Championship and El Grande Americano wins MITB! WHAT A SATURDAY in LA!!!

Chairshot Pick – LA Knight 4 (El Grande Americano 3, Seth Rollins 2, Solo Sikoa 2)

AJ – Becky Lynch – Sadly
Andrew – Becky Lynch – I still don’t care about Lyra.
Dave – Lyra Valkyria – Starting to warm up to her and Becky has a lot to do with that.
DJ – Lyra Valkyria
DPP – Becky Lynch
Jason – Becky Lynch
Patrick – Lyra Valkyria
Rey – Becky Lynch – Put some fire on the Irish Beef.
Rob – Becky Lynch
Greg – Becky Lynch – I don’t think you do a rematch here just to have Becky lose again. Unless Bayley shows up to help Lyra.

Tunney’s Take: Becky Lynch – A big part of me feels that winning this title checks off a major box for Becks in her HOF career.

Chairshot Pick – Becky Lynch 8-3

AJ – Cena & Paul
Andrew – Rhodes & Uso – Easy way for Cena to lose without eating the pinfall.
Dave – Rhodes & Uso – Get the QB back on the winning track.
DJ – Rhodes & Uso
DPP – Rhodes & Uso
Jason – Cena & Paul
Patrick – Cena & Paul
Rey – Rhodes & Uso – Heels usually lose these kinds of matches. Logan takes the pin.
Rob – Cena & Paul
Greg – Rhodes & Uso – I hope Jey isn’t an afterthought here like Cody was last fall when he was paired up with Roman. I think Cody pins Cena to set up Cody-Cena 2 at SummerSlam.

Tunney’s Take: Cena & Paul – I don’t think Cena is involved in another loss until he loses the WWE Championship. I also think Logan Paul is NOT done trying to capture Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship. …Travis Scott in the house?

Chairshot Pick – 6-5 Rhodes & Uso

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Backlash St. Louis

Chairshot Staff picks!!!

Published

1 month ago

May 9, 2025

PC Tunney

May is upon us and with that, so is Backlash from St. Louis! What does the first PLE after WrestleMania have in store for the WWE Universe? Let’s see if the Chairshot Staff can properly interpret the crystal ball of rasslin’ future.

AJ – Pat MacAfee – Gunther has to start losing control and who better than an announcer.
Andrew – Pat MacAfee – Goldberg getting involved does seem correct here.
Dave – Gunther – He’s not losing to a broadcaster.
DJ – Gunther – Pat is sent to the shadow realm until football season is over.
DPP – Gunther – Post match beat down leads to Pat time off.
Jason – Gunther – One massive spot and or bump from Pat.
Patrick – Gunther
Rey – Gunther – RIP MacAfee, t’was a good life.
Rob – Gunther
Greg – Pat MacAfee – Why? Goooooldbeeerrrrrgggggg!

Tunney’s Take: Gunther – Seems like the right pick here. Pat may be getting some time off and Gunther needs more heat.

Chairshot Pick – GUNTHER 8-3

AJ – Lyra Valkyria – Becky’s hopefully putting her over, still mad about Dakota.
Andrew – Becky Lynch – I have no real interest in Lyra currently.
Dave – Becky Lynch – Lyra is boring AF!
DJ – Lyra Valkyria – Bayley interferes.
DPP – Becky Lynch – Becky cheats and steals the title.
Jason – Lyra Valkyria – Bayley costs Becks.
Patrick – Becky Lynch
Rey – Becky Lynch – Story needs to jump up a bit, Becky Charlotte’s Lyra.
Rob – Lyra Valkyria
Greg – Becky Lynch – It’s been fun, Lyra. (It kinda hasn’t)

Tunney’s Take: Lyra Valkyria – Bayley’s interference should set up some type of program with Becky as we head towards Summer(Slam).

Chairshot Pick – BECKY LYNCH 6-5

AJ – Jacob Fatu – Great way to put him over w/ two former WHCs and LA Knight.
Andrew – Jacob Fatu – He’s Jacob Fatu!
Dave – Jacob Fatu – Too soon to pull the belt off him.
DJ – Jacob Fatu – Priest and LA can’t decide who’s is bigger.
DPP – Jacob Fatu – Your hardcore match, tables and chairs involved.
Jason – Jacob Fatu – The Champ retains due to or in spite of Solo.
Patrick – Jacob Fatu
Rey – Jacob Fatu – All gas. No brakes. Ain’t losing.
Rob – Jacob Fatu
Greg – Jacob Fatu – Someone from The Samoan Dynasty ain’t winning a title just to drop it.

Tunney’s Take: Jacob Fatu – Uncle Mo is on Fatu’s side and other than Knight, I don’t see Drew or Priest holding the US title in the current circumstances of this title’s landscape.

Chairshot Pick – JACOB FATU 11-0

AJ – Dominic Mysterio – Judgement Day shenanigans just leading up to Finn turning on Dom later.
Andrew – Penta – Dom’s fine having a short reign, could also work for pushing AAA.
Dave – Dominic Mysterio – He’s probably more over than Penta.
DJ – Dominic Mysterio – Dirty Dom takes home the gold and the girl.
DPP – Dominic Mysterio – Big Head helps Dom pull out the win.
Jason – Dominic Mysterio – By hook and crook.
Patrick – Dominic Mysterio
Rey – Dominic Mysterio – Latino Heat keeps burning. Finn gets closer to the edge.
Rob – Dominic Mysterio
Greg – Dominic Mysterio – Someone from The Guerrero Dynasty ain’t winning a title just to drop it.

Tunney’s Take: Dominic Mysterio – That belt looks good with the king of chicken tendys. I can see Penta and Rey reforming as a tag team sooner than later.

Chairshot Pick – DOMINIC MYSTERIO 10-1

AJ – John Cena – Why? Cena wins, lol.
Andrew – John Cena – Shenanigans ensue so it’s not a clean win.
Dave – John Cena – The last time is now.
DJ – John Cena – Randy hears voices telling him he needs an Attitude Adjustment.
DPP – John Cena – Cena tries to cheat but the ref doesn’t call for a DQ.
Jason – John Cena – Nefarious means, Randy not ready for Evil John Cena.
Patrick – John Cena
Rey – John Cena – Cena just counting down the dates. Should be fun though.
Rob – John Cena
Greg – John Cena – You know they want Cody to be the hero in the end.

Tunney’s Take: Randy Orton – Once upon a time Randy got himself intentionally disqualified and it cost John. Saturday, history repeats itself with a 180-degree twist. Cena retains via Orton DQ victory. This time, Travis Scott’s appearance takes care of that task.

Chairshot Pick – JOHN CENA 10-1