Today in 1994: WWF Hall of Fame in Baltimore
The WWF Hall of Fame 1994 was a significant event in professional wrestling. It was held by the WWF on June 6, 1994, at the Omni Inner Harbor International Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland, during the same weekend as the King of the Ring.
Here are the inductees and who introduced them:
Arnold Skaaland was introduced by Bob Backlund. Known as "The Golden Boy," Skaaland was a wrestler and manager who played a big role in the WWF.
Bobo Brazil (Houston Harris) was introduced by Ernie Ladd. One of the first African American wrestling stars, Brazil helped break racial barriers in the sport.
Buddy Rogers (Herman Rohde Jr.) was introduced by Bret Hart. The first "Nature Boy," Rogers was the first-ever WWWF Champion and known for his flashy style.
Chief Jay Strongbow (Luke Scarpa) was introduced by Tatanka. Strongbow, an Italian-American wrestler, played a Native American character and was famous for his war dance and toughness.
“Classy” Freddie Blassie was introduced by Regis Philbin. Blassie was a colorful wrestler and manager known for calling people "pencil-neck geeks" and managing top stars.
Gorilla Monsoon (Robert Marella) was introduced by Jim Ross. Monsoon was a powerful wrestler who became a beloved commentator in the WWF.
James Dudley was introduced by Vince McMahon. Dudley was an important African American figure in wrestling who helped run the Capitol Wrestling Corporation and worked for the McMahon family for many years.
These people were honored for their great contributions to wrestling. In March 2015, a shortened version of the ceremony was added to the WWE Network, so fans could watch this historic event again.