WWE Hall of Fame 2025

LIST OF INDUCTEES

CATEGORY	INDUCTEE	INDUCTED BY
Individual	Paul “Triple H” Levesque	Shawn Michaels
Individual	Michelle McCool	The Undertaker
Individual	Lex Luger	Diamond Dallas Page
Team	The Natural Disasters(Typhoon & Earthquake)	–
Immortal Moment	Bret Hart vs Steve Austin – WrestleMania 13(Immortal Moment)	CM Punk
Legacy	Kamala(Legacy)	–
Legacy	Dory Funk Sr.(Legacy)	–
Legacy	Ivan Koloff(Legacy)	–

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Triple H/Paul Levesque

Paul “Triple H” Levesque, born on July 27, 1969, in Nashua, New Hampshire, has been an instrumental part of professional wrestling for over three decades. He began his career in 1992 before joining WWE in 1995, where he evolved into one of the most influential figures in the company. A 14-time World Champion, he held the WWE Championship nine times and the World Heavyweight Championship five times. His resume also includes five Intercontinental Championships, two European Championships, and three Tag Team Championships. He also won the 1997 King of the Ring tournament and claimed victory in the Royal Rumble matches in 2002 and 2016.

Triple H co-founded D-Generation X, a revolutionary faction which played a major role during the Attitude Era. He later led Evolution, a stable that helped shape future legends like Randy Orton and Batista. Known for his intense rivalries with legends such as The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels, his storytelling and in-ring psychology set a new standard in WWE. Beyond his in-ring legacy, Levesque transitioned into an executive role, spearheading WWE’s developmental system by founding NXT to shape the next generation of superstars. As WWE’s Chief Content Officer, he now oversees creative direction, further cementing his impact in WWE.

Michel McCool

Michelle McCool is a trailblazer as she played a pivotal role in shaping the women’s division during the late 2000s and early 2010s. A former schoolteacher turned professional wrestler, McCool gained attention as a competitor in WWE’s 2004 Diva Search through which she earned a spot in WWE. McCool became the inaugural WWE Divas Champion in 2008 and later captured the WWE Women’s Championship twice, becoming the first woman to hold both titles. She feuded with top stars like Mickie James, Beth Phoenix, and Melina, delivering standout matches that pushed WWE’s women’s division forward. McCool was also successful in tag team, forming Team LayCool with Layla. After retiring from full-time competition in 2011, McCool remained connected to WWE, occasionally returning for special appearances, including the Royal Rumble.

Lex Luger

Lex Luger, known as “The Total Package,” is one of the most physically impressive figures in professional wrestling history. Real name Lawrence Wendell Pfohl, Luger initially pursued a career in professional football before transitioning to wrestling in the mid-1980s. With his chiseled physique and undeniable charisma, he served as a major star in Jim Crockett Promotions, and WCW. Luger had memorable rivalries against Ric Flair, Sting, Dusty Rhodes and others. He is particularly known to elevate the prestige of WCW United States Championship. In 1991, he won the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and solidified himself as a main event player.

In 1993, Luger made a high-profile jump to WWE, where he gained traction after famously bodyslamming Yokozuna aboard the USS Intrepid on July 4, 1993. His patriotic persona made him a fan favorite, and he headlined major events, including SummerSlam and WrestleMania X. He returned to WCW once again to capture WCW World Heavyweight Championship by beating Hollywood Hogan during the height of the nWo era. He had to step away from the ring in the early 2000s due to health issues, but his contributions to wrestling remain undeniable.

The Natural Disasters

The Natural Disasters was one of the most dominant tag teams in WWE during the early 1990s. Comprised of two massive and physically imposing superstars in Earthquake (John Tenta) and Typhoon (Fred Ottman), the team was known for its sheer size, devastating power moves, and ability to overwhelm opponents with brute force.

Earthquake was a former sumo wrestler and singles competitor. He had already established himself as a feared heel in WWE, having feuded with top stars like Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior. Typhoon, originally known as Tugboat, was a former ally of Hogan but underwent a major transformation when he turned heel and aligned with Earthquake in 1991 under the management of Jimmy Hart. The duo engaged in high-profile feuds with The Legion of Doom, The Beverly Brothers, and Money Inc. Their size and power made them an unstoppable team, and their rivalry with Money Inc.(Ted DiBiase and Irwin R. Schyster) culminated in a major triumph when they captured the WWE Tag Team Championship in July 1992.

Though their reign was short-lived, The Natural Disasters remained a major attraction until their eventual split in 1993. Despite their relatively brief time as a team, their impact on WWE’s tag team division was undeniable, and they remain one of the most memorable big-man duos in wrestling history.

Bret Hart vs Steve Austin – WrestleMania 13 (Immortal Moment)

Bret “The Hitman” Hart and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin clashed at WrestleMania 13 in No Disqualification Submission match in the middle of their heated rivalry. Taking place on March 23, 1997, in Chicago, Illinois, this brutal and intense contest is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in WWE history. Featuring Ken Shamrock as the special guest referee, it was a defining moment for both superstars and a pivotal turning point in professional wrestling.

Hart played the respected but increasingly frustrated veteran while Austin was the brash and rebellious rising star which formed the basis of the anti-establishment attitude during the Attitude Era. The match itself was a masterpiece of storytelling, with Hart relentlessly targeting Austin’s leg and Austin fighting back with his signature aggression. The finish was also a iconic moment as Austin passed out while being trapped in Hart’s Sharpshooter and refused to submit, giving Hart the victory by referee stoppage.

This was followed by a double turn as Hart turned heel with a post-match assault on Austin, while Austin emerged as a beloved anti-hero showing his resiliance during the match. The impact of this bout helped usher in the Attitude Era which changed WWE forever. And therefore, the match is rightfully inducted into the Hall of Fame, the first under the new Immortal Moments category.

See Also

• WWE Hall of Fame: List of Members & Inductees