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  • Sycho Sid’s Son Blasts WWE Over Hall of Fame Induction

    Sycho Sid’s Son Blasts WWE Over Hall of Fame Induction

    Gunnar Eudy, the son of the late Sycho Sid, is speaking out after Friday night’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Las Vegas, calling the treatment of his father’s induction “straight up disappointing and disrespectful as hell.”

    In a lengthy Facebook post shared following the April 17 ceremony at Dolby Live at Park MGM, Gunnar said WWE failed to promote his father in any meaningful way. “I didn’t see one single ad for him here in Vegas,” he wrote, adding that the Hall of Fame gift shop carried no merchandise for Sid while being “loaded with all the Dennis Rodman crap you could want.”

    Sycho Sid, whose real name was Sidney Raymond Eudy, was inducted posthumously into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame as a Legacy inductee. He passed away on August 26, 2024 at age 63 following a battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

    Legacy Wing honorees do not receive a live acceptance speech during the ceremony.

    Gunnar Says WWE “Swept Him Under the Rug”

    Gunnar described the experience as feeling like WWE was “rushing to get him out of the way,” suggesting that politics from people who worked alongside his father played a role in the subdued treatment. “Maybe if we had waited another 20 years until all those jealous, insecure ex-colleagues were gone,” he wrote, “he would’ve finally gotten the full induction he actually deserved.”

    Despite his frustration, Gunnar said he was grateful he brought his son to the event. “He doesn’t know they did his grandpa dirty,” he wrote. “He just got to see his hero honored. That moment with my boy made it worth it.”

    The family did receive a Hall of Fame ring, which Gunnar said was the one tangible keepsake from the weekend worth holding onto.

    Two-Time WWE Champion Honored Posthumously

    Sycho Sid was a two-time WWE Champion and a two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion who headlined WrestleMania twice during his career. He joined a 2026 class that included AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, Demolition, Bad News Brown, Dennis Rodman, and the Immortal Moment of Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant from WrestleMania III.

    Gunnar closed his post with a tribute to his father: “Rest in power, Dad. The Master and Ruler of the World got his flowers, even if WWE tried to shortchange you one last time.”

  • WWE Hall of Fame 2026 Preview: Stephanie, AJ Styles, and More

    WWE Hall of Fame 2026 Preview: Stephanie, AJ Styles, and More

    WWE Hall of Fame 2026

    The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony goes live tonight from Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, immediately following SmackDown. Here’s everything you need to know before the show, along with the full list of inductees.

    How to Watch the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame

    The ceremony streams at 12 a.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT on Friday, April 17 on the ESPN App in the United States and on YouTube for international viewers. That’s technically Saturday morning on the East Coast, kicking off right after SmackDown wraps at 11 p.m. ET.

    Michael Cole and The Miz are handling hosting duties. It’s Cole’s signature WWE broadcast voice paired with one of the most reliable utility players on the roster, a combination that should help keep the show moving.

    The Class of 2026

    This year’s class covers multiple eras and categories, from a business architect and a recently retired modern great to long-overdue posthumous honors and an NBA icon.

    Stephanie McMahon headlines the class and will be inducted by The Undertaker. The former Chief Brand Officer, Chairwoman, and Co-CEO spent more than two decades as an on-screen authority figure and is a one-time WWF Women’s Champion. She recently admitted she wasn’t sure she deserved the honor when she first got the news.

    AJ Styles retired at the 2026 Royal Rumble after 28 years in the business. The Phenomenal One is a two-time WWE Champion, Triple Crown Champion, and Grand Slam Champion. The Undertaker personally delivered the induction news on the February 23 episode of Raw.

    Demolition (Ax and Smash) are finally getting long-overdue recognition. The three-time WWE Tag Team Champions held the titles for a combined 698 days during their peak run from 1988 to 1990, including a record 478-day reign.

    Dennis Rodman enters the celebrity wing. The five-time NBA champion made his WCW debut alongside Hulk Hogan at Bash at the Beach 1997 and became a fixture on the nWo side of the Monday Night War.

    Sid Eudy, known to fans as Sycho Sid and Sid Vicious, will be posthumously inducted into the Legacy wing. The two-time WWF Champion and two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion passed away in August 2024.

    Bad News Brown joins Sid in the Legacy wing. A 1976 Olympic judo bronze medalist, Allen Coage brought real-deal combat credentials to his WWE run in the late 1980s and famously won the battle royal at WrestleMania IV. He passed away in 2007.

    The Immortal Moment goes to Hulk Hogan versus Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III, the slam heard around the world in front of a reported 93,173 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome. The honor makes Hogan a three-time Hall of Famer and Andre a two-time inductee.

    For background on every member of the class, check our full breakdown of the Class of 2026 inductees.

    A Deserving Class That Deserves a Tight Show

    The Hall of Fame has taken fair criticism in recent years for running too long. Speeches sprawl, musical cues get ignored, and fans in the building are often looking at a four-plus-hour night that starts after SmackDown wraps. With a midnight Eastern start, viewers on the East Coast aren’t finishing this show until 3 or 4 a.m. at the earliest.

    That pace punishes the inductees themselves. When the show runs long, speeches get played off, video packages get cut short, and genuine moments get rushed because earlier inductees went over. The talent earns this night, and they deserve the breathing room to enjoy it.

    The Cole and Miz pairing suggests WWE is at least thinking about pace. Cole is a pro at bridging segments cleanly and Miz has the chops to keep energy up between inductions. Here’s hoping the inductees get the time they’ve earned without the show turning into a marathon.

    This is a deserving class. Stephanie, AJ, Demolition, Rodman, Sid, Bad News Brown, and the greatest spectacle match in WrestleMania history all belong. The only thing standing between the ceremony and a perfect WrestleMania weekend kickoff is the clock.

  • Vince McMahon Listed as Hall of Famer on WWE Shop

    Vince McMahon Listed as Hall of Famer on WWE Shop

    WWE Shop has a factual error on its hands. A product listing for a new Stephanie McMahon 2026 Hall of Fame Legacy Title Belt claims she will be “joining her father and husband” in the WWE Hall of Fame, but Vince McMahon has never been inducted.

    The belt, priced at $850, was released as a collector’s item tied to Stephanie’s induction this Friday, April 17, at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. The product description reads: “The McMahon family has shaped sports entertainment for generations, and now Stephanie McMahon is joining her father and husband in the WWE Hall of Fame!”

    The claim about her husband is accurate. Triple H was inducted into the Class of 2025. The claim about her father is not. Vince McMahon, who resigned from TKO Group Holdings in January 2024 amid legal troubles, has never received a Hall of Fame induction. Notably, his own father, Vincent J. McMahon (Vince Sr.), was inducted into the Class of 1996.

    Stephanie McMahon’s Induction

    Stephanie was announced as the first inductee of the 2026 class in September 2025, when The Undertaker surprised her ringside at WWE Wrestlepalooza. The Undertaker is set to serve as her official inductor at Friday’s ceremony, part of WrestleMania 42 weekend.

    The rest of the Class of 2026 includes AJ Styles, Demolition, Dennis Rodman, and the late Sycho Sid as a legacy inductee.

    It remains to be seen whether WWE will quietly correct the product description or address the error publicly. The belt is currently available on WWE Shop for $850.

  • Sycho Sid Joins the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

    Sycho Sid Joins the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026

    WWE has officially announced that “Sycho” Sid Eudy will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a Legacy Inductee and member of the Class of 2026.

    The two-time WWE Champion is widely regarded as one of the most physically imposing and charismatic Superstars of his era. Sid debuted in WWE as Sid Justice in 1991, serving as the Special Guest Referee at SummerSlam 1991 before aligning himself with Shawn Michaels ahead of WrestleMania XI.

    Run as Champion

    His most memorable run came when he defeated Michaels for the WWE Championship at Survivor Series 1996, before becoming a two-time champion by pinning Bret Hart on the February 17, 1997 episode of Raw. After departing WWE, Sid made a significant impact in WCW, headlining shows against Hulk Hogan, Sting, Goldberg, and Booker T.

    A serious injury in 2001 threatened to end his career, but Sid returned to the independent wrestling circuit. His comeback match notably featured current WWE Superstar Sami Zayn. He continued making wrestling appearances until his passing in 2024 at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer.

    Sid will join fellow Class of 2026 inductees Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, Demolition, and celebrity inductee Dennis Rodman at the induction ceremony on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, the night before WrestleMania 42.

  • Jim Ross: Cyndi Lauper belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame

    Jim Ross: Cyndi Lauper belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame

    Jim Ross believes Cyndi Lauper deserves to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, arguing that her contributions during WWE’s national expansion in the 1980s warrant the honor.

    Speaking on his Grilling JR Podcast, Ross explains that Lauper brought publicity and awareness to WWE, and hel Lauper was involved in WWE’s Rock ‘n’ Wrestling Connection, managing Wendi Richter and appearing at WrestleMania 1.

    “Cyndi Lauper belongs in the WWE Hall of Fame. Cyndi brought a lot of publicity. A lot of awareness.”

    Ross is arguing that Lauper’s contributions to WWE during its period of national expansion warrant her inclusion in the Hall of Fame. Lauper’s involvement included hitting opponents with her ‘Loaded Purse of Doom’ and storylines with Captain Lou Albano and Roddy Piper.

    Lauper helped WWE’s popularity by appearing in music videos, managing Wendi Richter, and participating in events like The Brawl to End It All (1984, MTV) and WrestleMania 1 (1985).

    Her involvement in WWE’s rise to mainstream pop culture during the “golden era” warrant Hall of Fame recognition, and Cyndi Lauper would be a perfect celebrity inductee as part of the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Class.

  • WWE Hall of Fame 2026 Ceremony Date, Location & Ticket Info

    The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 17 at 9 p.m. PT at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, WWE announced today.

    The event is part of WrestleMania 42 week and will be headlined by three confirmed inductees: former WWE Chairwoman and Co-CEO Stephanie McMahon, Grand Slam Champion AJ Styles, and tag team legends Demolition. Additional inductees will be revealed in the coming weeks.

    Tickets go on sale Tuesday, March 10 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster. A presale opens Monday, March 9 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

    WWE Hall of Fame Priority Passes are also available through onlocationexp.com/wwehof, the official fan hospitality partner of WWE. Packages include premium seating and Superstar Meet & Greet opportunities.

  • WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026: List of Inductees (So Far)

    WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2026 is taking shape ahead of WrestleMania 42 weekend in Las Vegas.

    The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set to take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Dolby Live theater in Las Vegas, NV.

    InducteeAnnouncedInductor
    Stephanie McMahonSept. 20, 2025TBA
    AJ StylesFeb. 23, 2026TBA
    DemolitionMar. 2, 2026TBA
    Dennis RodmanMar. 20, 2026TBA
    Sycho SidMar. 24, 2026TBA

    Stephanie McMahon

    Stephanie McMahon was the first inductee announced, revealed during WWE’s Wrestlepalooza event on September 20, 2025. The former Chief Brand Officer, Chairwoman and Co-CEO of WWE served as an on-screen authority figure for over two decades and is a one-time WWF Women’s Champion.

    AJ Styles

    AJ Styles became the second confirmed inductee when The Undertaker made a surprise appearance during Styles’ retirement ceremony on the February 23 episode of Raw in Atlanta.

    The Phenomenal One — a two-time WWE Champion, Triple Crown Champion, and Grand Slam Champion — retired at the 2026 Royal Rumble after a 28-year career that also included iconic stints in TNA and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.

    WWE reportedly kept the Hall of Fame announcement under wraps to ensure Styles was genuinely surprised by the moment.

    Demolition

    Legendary tag team Demolition are the third inductees announced for the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Once again, the news was delivered by the Dead Man himself, The Undertaker.

    Dennis Rodman

    Dennis Rodman is the fourth inductee announced for the Class of 2026, with the news first broken by ESPN’s Shams Charania on March 19, 2026 before being officially confirmed by WWE. The five-time NBA Champion will enter the Hall of Fame’s celebrity wing.

    Known in wrestling circles as “Rodzilla,” Rodman made his WCW debut alongside Hollywood Hulk Hogan at the 1997 WCW Bash at the Beach, where they teamed against Lex Luger and The Giant. He continued his wrestling appearances in 1998 and 1999, including a match against Randy Savage at WCW Road Wild.

    Sycho Sid

    Sycho Sid was announced as the fifth inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 on March 24, 2026. The induction comes as a posthumous honor, as Sid passed away on August 26, 2024 at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer.

    Known across his career as Sid Justice, Sid Vicious, and Sycho Sid, he captured the WWF Championship twice and made a significant impact in both WWF and WCW. Standing at 6’9″ with an intimidating presence, Sid was one of the most recognizable big men of the Attitude Era.

    This list will be updated as additional inductees are announced

  • Demolition Confirmed for WWE Hall of Fame

    The Undertaker officially announced Monday morning that Demolition — Ax (Bill Eadie) and Smash (Barry Darsow) — will be inducted into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame, ending what many considered one of the longest overdue omissions in Hall of Fame history.

    A Long Time Coming

    The path to the Hall of Fame was far from smooth for the duo. For years, Demolition\’s relationship with WWE was strained due to their involvement in a CTE lawsuit against the company, which was ultimately dismissed.

    The tide began turning in February 2025 when Ax and Smash signed a new WWE Legends deal, and reports soon surfaced that the current WWE regime had been actively discussing their Hall of Fame induction.

    https://x.com/WWE/status/2028489087435575414?s=20

    Their Legacy

    Demolition is one of the most accomplished tag teams in WWE history, holding the WWF Tag Team Championships three times with a combined reign of 698 days.

    Their first championship reign lasted an incredible 478 days — a record that stood for over 30 years until The New Day surpassed it in 2016. Their rivalries with The Hart Foundation, The Brain Busters, and The Powers of Pain helped define the golden era of tag team wrestling in the late 1980s.

    SEScoops extends a big congratulations to Demolition for this long-overdue honor.

  • British Bulldog\’s WWE Hall of Fame Ring Stolen

    Diana Hart Smith has issued an urgent plea to the wrestling community after a thief broke into a trailer belonging to her son Davey Boy Smith Jr. and made off with a number of irreplaceable items — including the British Bulldog\’s WWE Hall of Fame ring.

    In an Instagram post, Diana Hart Smith revealed the incident occurred early in the morning and that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have been called, confirming the theft took place in Canada. She urged fans to contact any Hart family member if they have information that could help recover the stolen items.

    \”Please help us find Harry\’s things that were stolen from him. This is horrible for him!\” Diana wrote. \”Please contact any Hart family member if you have any information helping find his most personal valuables.\”

    https://www.instagram.com/dianahartsmith

    What Was Stolen

    According to Diana\’s post, the following items were taken from the trailer:

    • \”The British Bulldog\” Davey Boy Smith Jr.\’s wrestling gear and travel bag
    • Hart Foundation leather vest
    • British Bulldog WWE Hall of Fame ring
    • Gold chain and jewelry
    • CWE (Canadian Wrestling\’s Elite) Tag Team Championship Belt

    Why These Items Are Irreplaceable

    The WWE Hall of Fame ring is among the most significant items stolen. The original British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith — Harry\’s father — was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame posthumously in 2020, nearly two decades after his passing in 2002. The ring represents not just an honor bestowed upon one of wrestling\’s most beloved figures, but a deeply personal family heirloom passed down to his son.

    The Hart Foundation leather vest carries similar historical weight. The Hart Foundation — one of wrestling\’s most iconic stables — is a cornerstone of the Hart family legacy that Diana Hart Smith has spent decades protecting. Davey Boy Smith Jr. has continued that legacy in the ring, most recently competing in Major League Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling.

    The post was notably liked by the official @thebritishbulldogwwe Instagram account, which is run by Georgia Smith, Harry\’s sister, underscoring the family\’s deep concern over the theft.

    Anyone with information on the stolen items is urged to reach out to a member of the Hart family directly.

  • Dynamite Kid\’s Daughter Launches WWE Hall of Fame Petition

    The daughter of Thomas \”Dynamite Kid\” Billington, Bronwyne Billington, has launched a petition on Change.org urging WWE to induct her father into the Hall of Fame. The petition highlights Dynamite Kid\’s career in Stampede Wrestling, his unforgettable matches in Japan, and his run in WWE as part of the British Bulldogs.

    Bronwyne Billington\’s Plea

    Bronwyne Billington created the petition on November 17, 2025, and it currently has 834 signatures. Dynamite Kid passed away on December 5, 2018 — his 60th birthday — at the age of 60.

    Bronwyne Billington shared an emotional message about her father. \”Losing my father, known to the world as The Dynamite Kid, was one of the most challenging experiences of my life. As his eldest child, I carry his memory in my heart every day. His contributions to the world of professional wrestling were not only significant, but revolutionized the industry as a whole,\” she said.

    Dynamite Kid\’s Legacy

    Widely regarded as one of the most influential in-ring performers of his era, Dynamite Kid captured the WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship in 1984, becoming the first British wrestler to hold a singles title in the then-WWF.

    His legendary matches in Japan — most notably against Tiger Mask in New Japan Pro-Wrestling — are considered among the greatest in wrestling history, with his 1982 bout earning Wrestling Observer\’s Match of the Year.

    His legacy continues to be cited by modern stars who credit him for shaping the athletic, hard-hitting style seen in wrestling today. With the petition now circulating, the question becomes whether WWE will respond to the renewed public call for recognition.

  • Undertaker Announces AJ Styles For Hall of Fame 2026

    AJ Styles is joining the Hall of Fame.

    WWE presented a special tribute episode of Monday Night Raw for The Phenomenal One from his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, tonight. The show saw many of his former rivals coming together to celebrate the legendary career.

    The former World Champion himself main-evented the show. He cut a promo talking about his lengthy career and the sacrifices made by his family for it. AJ Styles then addressed not leaving his gloves in the ring at Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, saying that he wanted to do it in Atlanta.

    The locker room started pouring out after the former TNA World Champion placed his jacket and gloves in the ring in his hometown. The show ending graphics also appeared on the screen, but the broadcast did not end.

    The lights went out and The Undertaker in his American Badass avatar, appeared on the stage. He rode his bike to the ringside and got face to face with his former rival.

    Taker told AJ that they still had unfinished business, and the Phenom then announced AJ Styles for the 2026 Hall of Fame class. The show then finally ended with Styles\’ family joining him in the ring for a celebration.