The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony returns with a star-studded class of 2025, set to immortalize legends who shaped the industry’s history. Held at Las Vegas’ lavish Fontainebleau BleauLive Theater, this year’s inductees blend trailblazing in-ring icons, groundbreaking matches, and unsung heroes. From visionary executives to powerhouse performers, the event celebrates careers that transcended eras—and one iconic rivalry that redefined wrestling storytelling. Here’s your guide to the legends joining wrestling’s most elite fraternity.
List of Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees
Triple H: The king of kings claims his throne
Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE’s Chief Content Officer and a 14-time world champion, headlines the class. Already enshrined as part of D-Generation X, this solo induction honors his dual legacy: a ruthless “Cerebral Assassin” in the ring and a revolutionary architect behind NXT and WWE’s creative resurgence post-Vince McMahon. Inducted by lifelong friend Shawn Michaels, Triple H’s journey from blue-blooded villain to corporate visionary cements his status as wrestling royalty.
Lex Luger: The total package finally arrives
Lex Luger, the chiseled powerhouse known as “The Narcissist” and “The Total Package,” receives his long-overdue nod. A two-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Luger’s 1994 Royal Rumble co-victory and iconic bodyslam of Yokozuna remain etched in WWE lore. Though a world title eluded him in WWE, his impact endures. Inducted by mentor Dallas Page, Luger’s emotional induction—a triumph over years of health struggles—promises to be a highlight.
Michelle McCool: Redefining the divas era
Michelle McCool, a four-time Women’s Champion, shatters the glass ceiling as the first Diva Search alumna inducted. Transitioning from valet to in-ring pioneer, McCool’s “LayCool” duo with Layla redefined women’s tag team chaos. Inducted by her husband, The Undertaker, McCool’s legacy bridges the Divas era to today’s women’s evolution.
The Natural Disasters: A tag team tsunami
The colossal duo of Earthquake (John Tenta) and Typhoon (Fred Ottman), known as The Natural Disasters, storm into the Hall. Dominant 1990s tag champions, their blend of brute force and unexpected agility left rivals flattened. Though Earthquake passed in 2006, Ottman will accept the honor, celebrating a partnership that turned chaos into art.
Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin: A bloody masterpiece
For the first time, a match enters the Hall: Bret Hart’s 1997 WrestleMania 13 classic against “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Their brutal I Quit match, with Austin’s defiant bloodied face, ignited the Attitude Era. Inducted by CM Punk, this bout symbolizes storytelling at its rawest.
Legacy Wing: Honoring wrestling’s architects
The Legacy Wing welcomes three pioneers:
Kamala: The Ugandan Giant’s terrifying persona mesmerized 1980s audiences.
Dory Funk Sr.: Patriarch of the Funk dynasty and NWA stalwart.
Ivan Koloff: The “Russian Bear” who dethroned Bruno Sammartino, sparking a global boo-wave.
The WWE Hall of Fame 2025 class bridges generations, celebrating innovators, rebels, and storytellers who made wrestling unforgettable. From Triple H’s boardroom brilliance to Austin’s crimson defiance, these legends remind us why we “YES!”—and why their legacies will never fade.