The Ring Post: Biggest WWE HOF Snubs

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Welcome to The Ring Post! In this issue, we’ve got the latest in wrestling, including recent results, key updates, and must-see videos. Plus, we take a look at the top wrestlers still missing from the WWE Hall of Fame—legends who made a lasting impact but have yet to receive their rightful recognition.

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This Weekend’s Results

• Pure Pro Wrestling held an event in Danville, Virginia, on Friday.

• 1CW Pro Wrestling's Rise Up event took place on Saturday in Houston, Delaware.

• Combat Zone Wrestling celebrated its 26th anniversary with an event on Saturday at ACXI Studios in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

• H2O Wrestling hosted H2O Control on Saturday at the H2O Wrestling Center in Williamstown, New Jersey.

• The Susquehanna Wrestling Organization (SWO) held its Gauntlet for Glory event on Saturday in Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania.

• World Domination Wrestling Alliance (WDWA) presented Only the Strong Survive on Saturday in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Latest News

• WWE has filed a trademark for the name "Kalyx," which will be used as an in-ring wrestling identity for referee Jessika Carr, a Baltimore native.

• All Elite Wrestling’s AEW Dynamite will take place on April 9, 2025, at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at UMBC in Baltimore.

• Maryland native and TNA X-Division Champion Moose made a surprise appearance on the February 18 episode of WWE NXT, confronting Oba Femi in a heated segment.

• Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) is scheduled to make its debut in Maryland on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the RJ Meyer Arena in Joppa.

• Due to a scheduling conflict, Erie's All Star Wrestling was forced to cancel its event on Saturday, February 22nd.

Must-Watch Videos

• Episode 3 of USW Justice aired on February 22.

• Lex Luger continues his progress with Diamond Dallas Page and DDP Yoga.

• MATW TV from February 20 featured intense matchups and championship action.

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Here’s a list of the most deserving wrestlers not in the WWE Hall of Fame, despite having Hall of Fame-worthy careers:

Ivan Koloff

The man who ended Bruno Sammartino’s record 2,803-day WWE Championship reign in 1971, Koloff was one of the most dominant heels in wrestling history. A key figure in both WWWF and the NWA, his absence from the Hall of Fame is one of the biggest snubs in WWE history.

King Kong Bundy

A WrestleMania main eventer, Bundy faced Hulk Hogan in a Steel Cage Match at WrestleMania 2 for the WWF Championship. A monster heel with a dominant presence, Bundy played a major role in WWE’s 1980s boom. His omission is shocking given his historical significance.

Sid Vicious

A two-time WWE Champion and two-time WCW World Champion, Sid was one of the most intimidating and dominant wrestlers of his era. He headlined WrestleMania 8 against Hulk Hogan and WrestleMania 13 against The Undertaker, proving he belonged on the biggest stage. His size, look, and intensity made him one of the most feared and believable champions in WWE and WCW history. While his career had some gaps due to injuries and outside interests, his presence and success make him one of the most deserving Hall of Fame omissions.

The Midnight Express (with Jim Cornette)

One of the greatest tag teams of all time, The Midnight Express redefined tag team wrestling in the 1980s. With classic feuds in the NWA/WCW and Jim Cornette’s legendary mic work, their influence is still felt today. It’s a major oversight that neither they nor Cornette are in the Hall of Fame.

Demolition (Ax & Smash)

For decades, Demolition held the record for the longest WWE Tag Team Championship reign, a feat only recently surpassed by The New Day. Their dominant run in the late 1980s cemented them as one of WWE’s greatest tag teams. Legal issues with WWE have likely prevented their induction.

Lex Luger

A top star in both WCW and WWF, Luger was a multi-time U.S. Champion, WCW World Champion, and the face of the Lex Express push in WWE. His in-ring achievements and lasting impact on wrestling make him a no-brainer for Hall of Fame induction.

Brian Pillman

A true trailblazer, Pillman’s “Loose Cannon” persona blurred the lines between reality and storyline in a way that changed wrestling forever. From his high-flying days in WCW’s tag division to his unpredictable presence in WWE, Pillman’s influence is still felt in modern wrestling.

The British Bulldogs (Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith)

One of the most technically gifted tag teams of all time, The British Bulldogs revolutionized tag team wrestling in the WWF during the 1980s. While Davey Boy Smith is long overdue for a solo induction, the team as a whole deserves Hall of Fame recognition.