WWE Hall of Fame (2015) was the event which featured the introduction of the 16th class to the WWE Hall of Fame. The event was produced by WWE on March 28, 2015, from the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The event took place the same weekend as WrestleMania 31. The event aired live on the WWE Network, and was hosted by Jerry Lawler. A condensed one-hour version of the ceremony aired the following Monday after Raw, on the USA Network.
Event Due to the launch of the WWE Network shortly before WrestleMania XXX, this event featured the second ever "Red Carpet" event as a one-hour pre-show prior to the start of the event. The pre-show was hosted by Michael Cole, Maria Menounos, Byron Saxton and Renee Young.
Rikishi was inducted by his sons The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). The Usos spoke about what it was like growing up with their father's rear end being the focus on TV. Following induction, the three recreated the Too Cool dance, including Jimmy doing The Worm on stage.
Larry Zbyszko was inducted by Bruno Sammartino.
Alundra Blayze was inducted by Natalya. Blayze's husband was in attendance, the first time she saw him in nearly a year due to his active role in the military. During Blayze's speech she asked Natalya to come back out so she could make an old wrong right. Natalya brought with her a metal trashcan which she places beside Blayze. Blayze then pulled several gags out before pulling the WWF Women's Championship belt out of the garbage, which she had throw in the garbage twenty years earlier on Monday Nitro.
Following The Ultimate Warrior's death in April 2014, WWE introduced the Warrior Award, in 2015, for those who have "exhibited unwavering strength and perseverance, and who lives life with the courage and compassion that embodies the indomitable spirit of the Ultimate Warrior." The first Warrior Award was given to Connor Michalek and presented by Warrior's wife Dana, as well as Daniel Bryan. The award was accepted by Connor's father Steve.
The Bushwhackers were inducted by John Laurinaitis.
Tatsumi Fujinami was inducted by Ric Flair, during the induction speech Flair spoke about the matches the two had over the years in Japan.
Randy Savage was inducted by long time friend/foe from both WWE and WCW, Hulk Hogan. Due to Savage's death in 2011 he was inducted posthumously, and his award was accepted on his behalf by his brother Lanny Poffo.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was inducted by Triple H.
Kevin Nash was the final inductee, inducted by longtime friend Shawn Michaels. Following the induction they were joined on stage by fellow members of The Kliq, Scott Hall, Sean Waltman and Triple H.
Inductees Individual Class headliners appear in boldface Image Ring name(Birth Name) Inducted by WWE recognized accolades()Hulk HoganPosthumous inductee: Represented by his brother LannyTwo-time WWF World Heavyweight ChampionFour-time WCW World Heavyweight ChampionOne-time WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion1987 King of the Ring1995 World War 3 winnerRikishi()Jimmy Uso and Jey UsoOne-time WWF Intercontinental ChampionTwo-time WWF/World Tag Team ChampionOne-time WWE Tag Team ChampionAlundra Blayze()NatalyaThree-time WWF Women's ChampionKnown in other companies as Madusa, she became the first woman to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship One-time AWA World Women's ChampionIn 2019, Blayze won the WWE 24/7 Championship once.Larry Zbyszko()Bruno SammartinoTwo-time AWA World Heavyweight ChampionOne-time WCW World Television ChampionOne-time WCW World Tag Team ChampionOne-time WWWF Tag Team ChampionTatsumi FujinamiRic FlairSix-time IWGP Heavyweight ChampionOne-time NWA World Heavyweight ChampionOne-time WWF International Tag Team ChampionTwo-time WWWF/WWF International Heavyweight ChampionTwo-time WWF Junior Heavyweight ChampionKevin NashShawn MichaelsOne-time WWF World Heavyweight ChampionFive-time WCW World Heavyweight ChampionOne-time WWF Intercontinental ChampionNine-time WCW World Tag Team ChampionTwo-time WWF Tag Team Champion1998 World War 3 winner
Tag team Image Group Inducted by WWE recognized accoladesThe BushwhackersJohn Laurinaitis
Celebrity Image Recipient Occupation Inducted by AppearancesActor,38th Governor of CaliforniaTriple H
Warrior Award Recipient Presented By NotesConnor "The Crusher" MichalekDana WarriorDaniel Bryan
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