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The Greatest big man in the history of professional wrestling Vader to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame class of 2022

Vader was one of the most incredible big men in the history of professional wrestling. In addition, he is one of the monster heels of the 1990s. WWE announced today that they will be inducting Vader with a well-deserved spot in the Hall of Fame. The Big Man will be joining The Undertaker for the Hall of Fame at WrestleMania 38 weekend.聽

Vader is a former WWE star
Vader is a former WWE star (WWE)

Vader will be inducted into the 2022 WWE Hall of Fame class

Unfortunately, he won鈥檛 attend it as Vader passed away in 2018 after an ongoing struggle with heart issues. However, the company has announced on their website and briefly went over the history of Vader as a professional wrestler.聽

This was the statement from WWE,

鈥淎s first reported by Bleacher Report, Vader will be posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame鈥檚 Class of 2022. The Mastodon will be enshrined in the hallowed hall during the 2022 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as part of WrestleMania Week.

WWE Superstar Vader was ahead of his time聽

Vader was an international sensation and had success in WCW, WWE and Japan throughout his long career. He was ahead of his time and is considered an all-time great of WWE.

The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place Friday, April 1, at American Airlines Center in Dallas as part of WrestleMania Week. The event will stream live exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and WWE Network everywhere else.

In addition, for the first time in history, WWE will present both Friday Night SmackDown, and the 2022 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony live on the same night at American Airlines Center, giving all fans in attendance an unprecedented opportunity to witness both events.

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