The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame 2022 Class will comprise some big names in the pro wrestling world.
WWE has announced that The Undertaker and Vader will be inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2022. While Stone Cold was inducted into the 2009 class of Hall Of Fame, he will now be inducted into the 2022 class of International Pro Wrestling HOF.
Stone Cold is scheduled to arrive at WrestleMania 38 to confront Kevin Owens on The KO Show. While this is huge news for his fans, another one is as big, if not bigger as he is all set to be inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Let’s take a look at the stars who would be inducted this year:
- Stone Cold Steve Austin.
- Mildred Burke.
- Riki Choshu.
- Dory Funk Jr.
- Karl Gotch.
- Jim Londos.
- Billy Robinson.
- Joe Stecher.
Information about the inductees
Stone Cold Steve Austin
This man needs no introduction. He is one of the biggest and most-followed superstars in WWE history. He will be returning to WrestleMania after 6 years at WrestleMania 38.
Mildred Burke
She was born on 5th August 1915. She was a three-time women’s world champion on the independent circuit and inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006.
Riki Choshu
Riki is a Japanese retired professional wrestler. The 70-year-old had a long and successful career in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, winning the IWGP Heavyweight Championship 3 times.
Dory Funk Jr.
The 81-year-old held the NWA World Heavyweight Championship once. He is the second-longest reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion of all time.
Karl Gotch
He was a Belgian-born German-American professional wrestler. He was one of the biggest stars in Japan and was nicknamed “God of Wrestling” due to his influence in shaping the style of professional wrestling in the country.
Jim Londos
Jim was a Greek American professional wrestler and was known as “The Golden Greek” was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2018.
Billy Robinson
The British professional wrestler was successful in the continents of Europe, Asia, North America, and Oceania. He trained mixed martial artists and professional wrestlers in catch wrestling during his time in Japan.
Joe Stecher
Joe was a former World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion on three occasions. He is considered one of the best professional wrestlers of all time with tremendous leg strength and impressive knowledge of the sport.
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