WWE Will Announce ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage To Hall of Fame Tonight on RAW
The collective “FINALLY!” you just heard from several co-workers, friends, and roommates is because the WWE have just announced that the legendary “Macho Man” Randy Savage will be the first name for the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame. The formal announcement will be made tonight on WWE RAW.
From WWE.com:
A live report on WWE Network by Scott Stanford confirmed that inducting “Macho Man” into the Hall would be none other than the other half of The Mega Powers, Hulk Hogan.
One of the most colorful characters and most popular Superstars in WWE history, fans worldwide have been clamoring for Savage’s induction since the hallowed Hall opened its doors. Even WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin broached the topic in his must-see live podcast on WWE Network with Mr. McMahon just weeks ago. The WWE Chairman said that Savage would “definitely” take his place in the Hall of Fame, though he did not indicate when.
A former two-time WWE Champion, Intercontinental Champion and WCW Champion, the late “Macho Man” also took part in what is considered one of the greatest matches in sports-entertainment history when he battled Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat at WrestleMania III.
The 2015 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place on Saturday March 28, the night before WrestleMania 31, at San Jose’s SAP Center. Tickets for the event go on sale this Saturday at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
It’s almost strange that Randy Savage isn’t already in the Hall of Fame. The way he is revered to this day by colleagues, fans, and WWE’s marketing team would make you think he has already been immortalized. The younger members of the WWE Universe certainly know of him, if they play WWE video games, play with WWE toys, and watch his classic matches on home video collections or the WWE Network. His matches against Hulk Hogan and his battle against Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania III are the stories that make an icon. While Savage was known for regularly planning out matches ahead of time, he was so nervous about his WrestleMania match with Ricky Steamboat that they rehearsed the whole thing move-for-move in hotel rooms for months. Whether you think planning ahead or making up as you go is a good thing or bad thing in pro wrestling (and yes, it is an actual thing), you can’t deny Savage’s dedication to his craft.
This Hall of Fame announcement is less excitement and more relief that it’s about damn time.
In addition to rocking the wrestling ring, Randy Savage also lent his presence to the big and small screens, playing the evil wrestler Bonesaw in 2002’s Spider-Man and a thug in the 2008 Disney animated movie Bolt. He also lent his voice for TV animation like Dexter’s Laboratory, Duck Dodgers, King of the Hill, and Family Guy. Of course, who could forget his time as the Slim Jim spokesman?
Everyone knew “OH YEAH!” after these, whether they were wrestling fans or not.
Randy Savage passed away from an automobile accident in 2011, breaking the hearts of fans across the world. His Hall of Fame induction is just the seal to his untouchable immortality.
Congratulations to Randy Savage’s family. We still miss him.
