WWE Hall of Fame 2021

The 2021 WWE Hall of Fame was a professional wrestling event produced by WWE that featured the induction of the 21st and 22nd classes to the WWE Hall of Fame. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Hall of Fame event did not occur – as a result, the originally announced Class of 2020 were inducted alongside the Class of 2021 at the 2021 induction ceremony. The event aired on Peacock in the United States and on the WWE Network internationally.
==Background==
The 2020 WWE Hall of Fame event was originally scheduled to take place on April 2, 2020 from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, as part of WrestleMania 36 week, and would have aired live on the WWE Network. However, the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On August 27, 2020, it was announced that the 2020 Class would be inducted alongside the Class of 2021 during WrestleMania 37 weekend, which was relocated to Tampa from its original location of Los Angeles, California.
The first inductees for the 2020 Class of the WWE Hall of Fame were announced on December 9, 2019. The first of these was the New World Order (nWo). The members recognized for this induction are "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman. This induction makes each of these members two-time inductees, with Hogan, Hall, and Nash previously being inducted for their individual careers and Waltman being previously inducted as part of D-Generation X in 2019, which also makes Waltman the first back-to-back inductee.
The next inductees were announced during Alexa Bliss' segment of "A Moment of Bliss" on the February 21, 2020 episode of SmackDown, where she announced that The Bella Twins (Brie Bella and Nikki Bella) would be inducted into the 2020 Class. This was followed up on the March 3 episode of WWE Backstage, where it was announced that John "Bradshaw" Layfield would be inducted. On the March 12 episode of the WWE After the Bell podcast, host Corey Graves revealed that The British Bulldog would be inducted posthumously, while on March 16, WWE and Yahoo! Japan announced that Japanese wrestler Jushin "Thunder" Liger would be inducted.
On March 10, 2021, Molly Holly was announced as the first inductee into the Class of 2021. Her announcement as the first inductee was made on WWE The Bump by her former tag team partner, The Hurricane. Eric Bischoff was announced as the next inductee into the 2021 Class during the WWE After the Bell podcast on March 18. On March 24, Kane and The Great Khali were announced as the next inductees into the 2021 Class, with Kane's announcement made by The Undertaker on WWE The Bump and Khali's made by Ranjin Singh on WWE Now India.
On March 23, Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp informed that Rob Van Dam would be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the 2021 class. Sabu confirmed during an interview that Van Dam was nominated as the new member of the Hall of Fame. Six days later, WWE oficialy announced Van Dam as the next inductee.
On December 9, 2019, Batista had been announced as an inductee into the 2020 Class of the Hall of Fame. Prior to the 2021 event, however, his induction was retracted. Fightful Select reported that WWE wanted Batista to be inducted "when a full crowd can enjoy it". Batista himself posted to Twitter, confirming his removal, citing previous obligations as a reason for why he could not attend the 2021 event. He also said that WWE honored his request to induct him at a future ceremony.
==Inductees==
===2020===
====Individual====
Image	Ring name(Birth Name) 	WWE recognized accolades
 	John "Bradshaw" Layfield	One-time WWE Champion, one-time Intercontinental Champion, one-time United States Champion, three-time WWF Tag Team Champion. Also the Twentieth Triple Crown Champion and Tenth Grand Slam Champion.Longtime commentator and creator of WWE's Tribute to the Troops series.
 	The British Bulldog 	Posthumous inductee: One-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, Inaugural and two-time WWF European Champion, two-time WWF Hardcore Champion and two-time WWF World Tag Team Champion.
 	Jushin "Thunder" Liger 	Eleven-time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion and one-time WCW Light Heavyweight Champion.Considered by WWE to be "one of the most revolutionary competitors in sports-entertainment history".
====Group====
Image 	Group 	WWE recognized accolades 	 	
 	New World Order 	One of the most famous stables in World Championship Wrestling during the Monday Night Wars. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash held the WCW World Heavyweight Championship while part of the stable, while Scott Hall was a two-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion. Hall and Nash, also known as The Outsiders held the WCW World Tag Team Championship six-times. 
Sean Waltman, then known as "Syxx" was a one-time WCW Cruiserweight Champion and was named co-champion during one of The Outsiders' WCW World Tag Team Championship reigns.	 	
"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan () – Kevin Nash – Scott Hall – Sean Waltman –	"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan () – Kevin Nash – Scott Hall – Sean Waltman –	"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan () – Kevin Nash – Scott Hall – Sean Waltman –	"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan () – Kevin Nash – Scott Hall – Sean Waltman –	
 	The Bella Twins 	2013 Diva of the Year Slammy Award winners (won jointly).
Recognized by WWE "as having helped to usher in what became known as the 'Women's Revolution' in WWE", where the company gave more TV time and higher-profile storylines to its top female performers.Gained fame as mainstream celebrities after starring in the WWE produced reality shows Total Divas and spin-off Total Bellas.	 	
 	Nikki Bella () – Brie Bella () – 	Nikki Bella () – Brie Bella () – 	Nikki Bella () – Brie Bella () – 	Nikki Bella () – Brie Bella () –
====Celebrity====
Image	Recipient 	Occupation	Notes
 	William Shatner	Actor 	Celebrity wing inductee. Made numerous appearances on WWE programming, including serving as a Raw guest host in 2010 and a narrator for the WWE Network reality series Breaking Ground.
====Warrior Award====
Image	Recipient 	Notes
 	Titus O'Neil	One-time WWE Tag Team Champion and one-time (and inaugural) 24/7 ChampionWarrior Award recipient in honor of his charitable work, especially in his hometown of Tampa, Florida.
====Legacy====
Image	Recipient 	Notes
 	Ray Stevens 	One-time WWWF United States Heavyweight Champion, Four-times AWA World Tag Team Champion, Eight-times NWA World Tag Team Champion, One-time NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion, Ten-times NWA United States Heavyweight Champion/AWA United States Heavyweight Champion, Two-times IWA World Heavyweight Champion, One-time IWA World Tag Team Heavyweight Champion
 	Brickhouse Brown 	One-time AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion, One-time CWA Heavyweight Champion, One-time NWA Texas Heavyweight Champion, Three-times USWA Television Champion, One-time USWA World Tag Team Champion
 	Steve Williams 	One-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion, Three-times World Tag Team Champion, Two-times WCW World Tag Team Champion, One-time NWA World Tag Team Champion, One-time NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion, One-time WCW United States Tag Team Champion, Three-times UWF World Tag Team Champion/Mid-South Tag Team Champion, One-time UWF Heavyweight Champion, One-time UWF SportsChannel Television Champion, One-time UWF World Heavyweight Champion, One-time IWA World Tag Team Champion
 	Baron Michele Leone	One-time World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, One-time NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion, Two-time NWA Pacific Coast Heavyweight Champion
 	Gary Hart 	One-time NWA American Tag Team Champion
===2021===
====Individual====
Image	Ring name(Birth Name)	WWE recognized accolades
 	Molly Holly 	Two-time WWE Women's Champion and one-time WWE Hardcore Champion
 	Eric Bischoff 	Former Senior Vice President of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), who led WCW to an 83-consecutive week ratings win over WWE (then WWF) during the Monday Night Wars. Also a one-time WCW Hardcore Champion, the first General Manager for WWE's Raw brand, and the creator of the Elimination Chamber match and Raw Roulette (wrestlers spun a roulette wheel to determine the stipulation of their match; used six times over the course of 2002–2013).
 	The Great Khali 	One-time World Heavyweight Champion, which made him the first Indian world champion in WWE, and 2008 Slammy Award winner for "Damn!" Moment of the Year (hosting the Kiss Cam on the November 7 episode of SmackDown).
 	Kane 	One-time WWF Champion, one-time World Heavyweight Champion, one-time ECW Champion, two-time Intercontinental Champion, one-time WWF Hardcore Champion, one-time 24/7 Champion, two-time WWE Tag Team Champion, nine-time World Tag Team Champion, one-time WCW Tag Team Champion, Eighth Triple Crown Champion, Third Grand Slam Champion, SmackDown's 2010 Money in the Bank winner, two-time Slammy Award winner ("Best Family Values" in 2010 for beating up Jack Swagger and "Match of the Year" in 2014 for the Survivor Series elimination match), most cumulative Royal Rumble match eliminations at 46, and most Royal Rumble match appearances at 20.
 	Rob Van Dam 	One-time WWE Champion, one-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion, 4-time WWF Hardcore Champion, six-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, one-time WWE European Champion, one-time WWE Tag Team Champion, two-time World Tag Team Champion, one-time ECW World Television Champion, two-time ECW World Tag Team Champion, 2006 Money in the Bank winner
====Celebrity====
Image	Recipient 	Occupation	Notes
 	Ozzy Osbourne	Musician 	Made multiple appearances for WWE, notably appearing at WrestleMania 2, performing at a SmackDown taping in 2007, and guest cohost of Raw in 2009.
====Warrior Award====
Recipient 	Notes
Rich Hering	Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Risk Management. More than 50 years working for WWE, he helped expand the company from a regional to a worldwide promotion.
====Legacy====
Image	Recipient 	Notes
 	Dick the Bruiser	One-time AWA World Heavyweight Champion, One-time World Heavyweight Champion, Five-times AWA World Tag Team Champion, One-time AWA United States Heavyweight Champion, One-time WWA World Heavyweight Champion, Thirteen-time WWA World Heavyweight Champion, Fifteen-time WWA World Tag Team Champion, One-time NWA International Tag Team Champion, One-time NWA International Tag Team Champion, One-time NWA World Tag Team Champion, Three-time NWA Missouri Heavyweight Champion, Six-time NWA United States Heavyweight Champion
 	Pez Whatley 	Two-times NWA Southern Heavyweight Champion, Two-times NWA Western States Tag Team Champion, One-time NWA Mid-America Tag Team Champion
 	Buzz Sawyer 	One-time AWA Southern Heavyweight Champion, One-time NWA National Heavyweight Champion, Two-times NWA National Tag Team Champion, One-time NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Champion, One-time Mid-South North American Heavyweight Champion, One-time UWF Television Champion, One-time WCWA Television Champion, One-time WCWA Texas Heavyweight Champion, One-time WCWA World Tag Team Champion
 	Ethel Johnson 	One-time NWA World Women's Tag Team Champion
 	Paul Boesch 	Promoter of Houston Wrestling
==Other on-screen talent==
;Hosts
*Jerry Lawler
*Corey Graves
*Kayla Braxton
;Interviewers
*Greg Hamilton
*Alyse Ashton
*Kevin Patrick 
*Sarah Schreiber
==Images==
===2020 Inducted into the Hall of Fame===
2020 HOF - NWO.jpg|The New World Order
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2020 HOF - JBL.jpg|John Bradshaw Layfield
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2020 HOF - Jushin Thunder Liger.jpg|Jushin “Thunder” Liger
HOF 2020 - William Shatner.jpg|William Shatner
HOF 2021 - Titus O’Neil.jpg|Titus O’Neil
===2021 Inducted into the Hall of Fame===
2021 HOF - Molly Holly.jpg|Molly Holly
HOF 2021 Eric Bischoff.jpg|Eric Bischoff
HOF 2021 - Kane.jpg|Kane
HOF 2021 - Rob Van Dam.jpg|Rob Van Dam
HOF 2021 - The Great Khali.jpg|The Great Khali
HOF 2021 - Rich Hering.jpg|Rich Hering
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===Class of 2020===
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===Class of 2021===
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===2021 Legacy Inductees===
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==External links==
* WWE Hall of Fame 2020 on WWE Network
* WWE Hall of Fame 2021 on WWE Network
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