WWE Launches New “Legacy” Hall of Fame Wing
As seen at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony tonight, WWE has launched a new wing of the Hall of Fame called “The Legacy Hall of Fame”, which included initial inductees Ed “The Strangler” Lewis, Lou Thesz, Frank Gotch, George Hackenschmidt, Mildred Burke, Pat O’Connor and “Sailor” Art Thomas.
Congratulations to the @WWE Hall of Fame 2016 Legacy Inductees. #WWEHOF https://t.co/eR4Hk4ZCaZ
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2016
Why Mick Foley Was Not At the HOF
Ryan Satin Tweeted the following regarding Mick Foley’s absence from the Hall of Fame tonight:
Mick Foley here for #TerryFunkAppreciationNight instead of the WWE HOF ceremony. Says he cleared it with Vince. pic.twitter.com/2my1micLm0
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) April 3, 2016
Godfather Comments on His Induction
The following are highlight videos of The Godfather’s speech at the Hall of Fame tonight, and his post-Hall of Fame talk with Tom Phillips, during which he credits his wife for helping him so much with The Godfather character: