Future WWE HOF Candidates
Sting
Even though he never came close to wrestling for Stamford, executives there would likely agree that the career of Steve Borden was an amazing one.
The Dudley Boys
When the Dudley gimmick started as Hanson brother (From Slapshot) goofballs in ECW, many were entertained, but few would have pegged them to become one of the greatest tag teams of all time.
The Great Muta
Although Keiji Mutoh never wrestled a match for the WWE, his talents are held in high regard by everyone in the industry.
The Road Dogg
By his own admission, Brian Armstrong was probably the least talented in ring performer of the Armstrong siblings but he was easily the most “over”.
The Steiner Brothers
If you were a wrestling fan in the early 90’s you were likely mesmerized by the abilities and power wrestling they brought to the ring.
The Undertaker
About as big a wrestling star as they come, it wouldn’t surprise us to have the Undertaker wrestle his final match at a Wrestlemania, the day after he gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Trish Stratus
We are going to wait another year to see if the retirement sticks, but for our money through hard work and dedication, Trish Stratus became the most complete North American women’s wrestler so far in this millennium.
Ultimo Dragon
The winner of the first J Crown Championship made a lot of impact in World Championship Wrestling winning titles there as well.
Vince McMahon
Do we have to explain this one? Say what you want about Vince but NOBODY can ever dispute that Vince is the WWE.
Still capable of a comeback, Al Snow toiled as the greatest wrestler in the independent scene to the most underused man in a major promotion.
Bill Goldberg
The wrestling career of Bill Goldberg was a brief but spectacular one. From the moment he debuted on WCW Nitro, he captivated audiences and became the biggest star that Eric Bischoff made.
Billy Gunn
Billy Gunn may not have reached the top of the wrestling spectrum (though his King of the Ring win and program with the Rock was supposed to put him there), but he was perhaps the best athlete in the locker room and blessed with underappreciated skill.
Booker T
Despite being in his mid 40’s, Booker T is more than capable to do another main event run and could wind up back in Stamford again.
Brock Lesnar
The chances are very strong that Brock Lesnar will not return to the WWE or any variation of professional wrestling as his MMA career has become an unquestioned success.
Buff Bagwell
His brief WWE tenure could not have gone worse, but in World Championship Wrestling Buff Bagwell put together a decade long career where he slowly rose up the ranks to become one of their top stars.
Hardcore Holly
Saddled with one of the worst gimmicks in WWE history (which says a lot), Bob Holly was going nowhere as Thurman “Sparky” Plugg.
Jeff Jarrett
It is probably pointless even mentioning “Double J” considering how he left the WWE and his status in TNA, but if things change (and never say never) Jarrett was a star in major promotions and a very good worker to boot.
Ken Shamrock
We are not convinced that his days in Professional Wrestling are completely done, and it would not surprise us if Ken Shamrock had one final run with the WWE.
Kevin Nash
The credentials of Kevin Nash are certainly there. As Diesel, Kevin Nash won all three major championships in the WWF in one calendar year.
Mick Foley
A no-brainer for the WWE Hall of Fame if there ever was one, Mick Foley’s work with the WWE is legendary.
Raven
After years of portraying various pompous characters, Scott Levy found gold when he created the persona of Raven.
Rikishi
From the famous Samoan clan of grapplers, Solafa Fatu (A.K.A. Rikishi) managed to become a superstar literally by showing his ass and sticking it in his opponents faces.
Sabu
Suicidal. Genocidal. Homicidal. Never before had adjectives seem appropriate for a wrestler as the wrestling style of Sabu fit those words perfectly.
Shane Douglas
Likely to enter our list next year, “The Franchise” Shane Douglas ditched the pretty boy image in favor of one of the most arrogant heels in wrestling
