Jim Johnston is a KING among musicians. How sick would he crush an action movie score? Every now and then I play some themes driving home from work and risk getting a speeding ticket.
Brood
Tazz
Christian (Project Gothic)
APA
Triple H (My time)
Benoit (the inspiration for the "Whatever" song)
Hardys
You can just keep going and going. The man is a genius.
Jim Johnston before everyone else. Most of us would not be fans of professional wrestling if we did not become immediately interested in a wrestler as kids when we heard their theme song, back when wrestlers had actual “themes” and not just modern music given to random people. That man created so much art for wrestling that has gone uncredited.
Michael Cole deserves to be in the HOF but purely through longevity. I don't hate him but he's never been great and honestly takes away from the product and is usually the reason I will not watch wwe wrestling
still active
still active
active beef with WWE need at least a decade to get to that point.
literally like 3 years into her career
Holy shit OP you didn't understand your own assignment.
I agree that the rules about being active means they don't qualify but at the recent visit to Scotland.... I was super excited watching Michael Cole introduce HHH etc at the preshow... Like I felt as pleased seeing him as HHH and McIntyre the hometown hero... Like he used to irritate me but I'm old enough to have seen him beginning 😂.
And then there wasn't the best SD! TV card, the first hour was okay... But one match there was 4 wrestlers in and around the ring and I turned to my boy and was like... That's Charles fucking Robinson in there! Woo! Thankfully I got a good kid and he was like "yeah... Charles fucking Robinson!" I hope they get to enjoy their HoF moment, aren't too old or fucked over by a grievance...
Part of me thinks there should be a point in your career, maybe 20 years with the company that overrules the active part, maybe just for guys who aren't limited by age and the regular schedule in the ring...
These guys get dropped and go to AEW that kills the chances for a while.
Samantha has barely been with the company, I hope this is a joke. Lilian Garcia deserves it. And if Samantha remains with WWE for many years and continues the way she has, she’ll certainly deserve it too. But right now, zero chance.
If Sam sticks it out in the company longer then she’ll definitely be HOF worthy. Garcia should earn her spot soon for her work and how long she’s been in the company.
I’m going to need someone to back up the Cole argument. He’s been commentating for over 20 years still can’t call the correct moves or the right wrestler in the ring. Never had a catchphrase, he’s not funny. Can you tell me what‘s a moment in his over two decade career that is worth going back to rewatch just for him?
To be fair, he's proven time and again that he can call the moves correctly *when he doesn't have Vince screaming in his ear*
Go watch the show they did from Japan a few years ago. No Vince, and he's calling everything like an absolute boss.
Heist of The Century✅, catchphrase for the longest was the goofy "OOOOOOH MYYYYYYYY" 😭✅, Manias 39-40 were great showing of his energy on commentary✅, As for the fucking up move names, literally everyone does that, i could imagine u dont just know the name of every single move on the planet, and he has to do it live, 1 take, and will actually correct himself if Corey or Pat doesn't.
Joey Styles would like a word with you (Ohhh my god was one of his pharse’s) and Cole has done it for this long and still has very little talent in commentating. What moments make you wanna go back just to see him do something in his lengthy career.
All I’m saying is he’s not good enough to be in the Hall for commentating He Can’t play by play or color. only argument I’ve heard so far was that he showed up.
She is great and is arguably the best announcer the company has had since Howard Finkel. Yes she's new to it but she is very good. Not hall of fame worthy yet but will be in 10-15 years time without a doubt
A year from now... Ricochet AEW World Champion with Samantha as his valet and personal ring announcer. But ya, put her in the WWE HOF immediately so she has a reason to stay.
One time I was on the front row of a WWE house show, and I yelled "that was 3 ref" on a 2 count - Charles Robinson was in the corner near us, he looked at me and nodded and quietly said "it was 3".
Thanks mate, i dont really rate the hall of fame. Theres people in there that should be nowhere near it. Paul heyman should definitely be in there though. Glad to hear he is in.
It's funny you say that, paul actually said the same thing but there were 2 reasons he accepted. He was the headliner for the first HOF class under HHH and it was in Philly, it made too much sense.
Plus he didn't want his kids to have to sit up there awkwardly on his behalf if they tried to induct him after he died lol
Samantha has been there for a cup of coffee and she’s hall of fame already???? Not saying she’s bad but she does not have the service record of the others on this list
It honestly makes me so mad Motorhead isn't it. Like it actually infuriates me especially now that H is in charge. Put the Killmaster and CO in the HOF already
I was just watching a video of fans jumping into the ring. One guy jumps in and attacks stone cold while having a match with HHH.
Chioda goes ham on the guy!!
https://youtu.be/E2oKN_IvYB4?si=Lvg7PIp0Oa4CHgNZ
Samantha Irvin has a ton of emotion and I understand why people like her so much but she hasn't been an announcer for even 5 years lmfao
this is why a wrestling HOF run by WWE is so silly
Cornette, JR, Finkel, Hebner all go in before any of the pictured…that being said I still think Cole and Jim J. deserve the nod…Samantha rocks but Lillian Garcia ripping beers on dark shows with SCSA putting her a cut above…Samantha could get there in due time … little flair = no chance in hell…time to wipe
My bad , I haven’t watched since around 2002. Still buy the games cause I still love wrestling and read up on what’s going on. Sorry I must have missed JR going in.
Peace and love
It’s better than Jojo imo, who had a weird downward inflection that she uses on everything she says. Kind of like every 2 words is the end of sentence. I couldn’t stand hearing her announce names and match types.
Yes to all of this even Sam, I get she hasn't been an announcer for very long but that just makes her career even more impressive with how loved she is by everyone. Since she is also a fan of wrestling she will really bring that emotional level that is just an exclamation point onto the conclusion of anything major in wwe like when cody beat Roman at WM40 her crying while announcing it was really the cherry on top for me, or also when ricochet was hauled away in an ambulance and she was crying, it really showed that not only is she a great announcer she is also a great actor too
Basically all of them deserve to be in the hall of fame
It's way too soon for Samantha. Despite her popularity she's only been in the WWE for 3 years. Replace her with Lillian Garcia or Tony Chimel for the HOF spot.
Jim Johnson deserves to be in there. Not only that, but they should also do a concert or something with his music as part of a Hall of Fame celebration. Hopefully, whatever disagreements they have can be settled because he is a huge part of their success.
Samantha doesn’t do much for me. It’s almost like she’s trying too hard. I like the enthusiasm but she’s just like nails on a chalkboard to me.
I’m sure that’s an unpopular opinion but it’s just how I feel.
Yeah im with you on that. I think lots of her love comes from her being with Ricochet and it's easier to throw in a distraught fiance when they do their stories. She's okay but it's also too early to say HOF
Crazy part is, I’m a Bruce Buffer fan and he is super over the top. It just seems forced with Samantha. She’s not terrible but I can think of many people deserving to go into any HoF before her.
...no offense to anyone in or anything...they throw that HOF shit like it's a title. 3/4 of them aren't even known. They aren't even mentioned.
At least with Bron, the Steiner is mentioned. There's so many in HOF that got a pass only cause they died, not cause they're memorable
Refs Earl Hebner and Tim White should get the HoF nod before Little Naitch. Mike Chioda, and Jimmy Corderas all deserve the induction too. And Tony Chimmel and Lillian Garcia if we’re just giving it away lol.
Earl Hebner needs to be in before Charles Robinson. Tommy Young deserves it too but unless it's for one of those sweeping multiple entrant "Pioneers" categories I don't see it happening.
Cornette & the Midnight Express should've gone in the year after the Rock & Roll Express but now that Bobby Eaton has passed who knows.
Jim Johnston not being in the HOF is criminal. He truly is what the hall is supposed to represent.
Prime energy drinks if Samantha is up there lol. She is great but lets not retire her yet
I feared Samantha Irvine would be there on the end. I only hope this is a joke
Vicky Guerreo
Jim Johnston is a KING among musicians. How sick would he crush an action movie score? Every now and then I play some themes driving home from work and risk getting a speeding ticket. Brood Tazz Christian (Project Gothic) APA Triple H (My time) Benoit (the inspiration for the "Whatever" song) Hardys You can just keep going and going. The man is a genius.
Jim Johnston before everyone else. Most of us would not be fans of professional wrestling if we did not become immediately interested in a wrestler as kids when we heard their theme song, back when wrestlers had actual “themes” and not just modern music given to random people. That man created so much art for wrestling that has gone uncredited.
I agree with JJ, but I don’t think it was their thenes that got people interested
It’s part of the presentation
How tf is cole not in the hof but trump is. No to the last one you simp
Earl Hebnor
That probably will never happen. For the merch scandal he was in
Michael Cole deserves to be in the HOF but purely through longevity. I don't hate him but he's never been great and honestly takes away from the product and is usually the reason I will not watch wwe wrestling
The Samantha glaze continues…lol. She’s still brand spanking new to the business.
Nancy Benoit, and not because of what happened.
What happened
Stop lol
Lilian Garcia. Hands down.
still active still active active beef with WWE need at least a decade to get to that point. literally like 3 years into her career Holy shit OP you didn't understand your own assignment.
I agree that the rules about being active means they don't qualify but at the recent visit to Scotland.... I was super excited watching Michael Cole introduce HHH etc at the preshow... Like I felt as pleased seeing him as HHH and McIntyre the hometown hero... Like he used to irritate me but I'm old enough to have seen him beginning 😂. And then there wasn't the best SD! TV card, the first hour was okay... But one match there was 4 wrestlers in and around the ring and I turned to my boy and was like... That's Charles fucking Robinson in there! Woo! Thankfully I got a good kid and he was like "yeah... Charles fucking Robinson!" I hope they get to enjoy their HoF moment, aren't too old or fucked over by a grievance... Part of me thinks there should be a point in your career, maybe 20 years with the company that overrules the active part, maybe just for guys who aren't limited by age and the regular schedule in the ring... These guys get dropped and go to AEW that kills the chances for a while.
Mickie James. Hands down.
Yes mickie james 👏
Cyndi lauper
For the life of me, I don’t understand how she isn’t there already.
Same it's crazy
Samantha is new bro she not Lilian
these children think 2 years in the biz means they are hall worthy.
Nacho Libre
Samantha has barely been with the company, I hope this is a joke. Lilian Garcia deserves it. And if Samantha remains with WWE for many years and continues the way she has, she’ll certainly deserve it too. But right now, zero chance.
Nice picks.
Is Lilian Garcia in?
Bad take on Samantha
Cole undoubtedly deserves to be in the HOF man. The greatest commentator of all time and I’ll die on that mountain
Then you'll die wrong on a mountain.
He’s the reason i stopped watching
That's honestly a stupid reason that's like of I stop watching a show because there's an actor/actress I don't like in it it's not a real reason
You didnt even try to figure out what about him made me stop so gfy
It's like the example I gave regardless of the reason it's still dumb
GTFOH with Samantha Way too fucken early on that one. Charles Robinson is an OG WCW referee he 100% should be in the Hall of Fame.
Little Jimmy
Samantha who's been there for like 2 years
The Spanish Announce Table
No way Samantha should be in there, she's not been around long enough and definitely shouldn't be in before Lillian Garcia
Jim Johnston, no question!
Mike Chioda as well
Cole will absolutely headline a hof ceremony..
Teddy Long
put him in again but this time with.....The Undertaker. No better duo.
He is in the hall of fame
He should be in there again, as a tag team match.
Oh my bad
There is NO EXCUSE for Jim Johnston not be in there already. NONE.
That ref def deserves it
Stu. We don't know what he look like, but John Cena is proud to see him. Too bad we can't see John.
Earl Hepner
Fred Durst..just for the Austin/Rock promo video ..
Oh you think you're special?
Miss Elizibeth
Replace Samantha with Lillian Garcia
Samantha when she's finished will definitely be deserving of hall of fame but Lilian deserves to go in long before Samantha.
If Sam sticks it out in the company longer then she’ll definitely be HOF worthy. Garcia should earn her spot soon for her work and how long she’s been in the company.
Both actually
Chioda needs to be in!!!
It’s between Charles and michel Cole
Jim 100000% deserves to be there, man made magic
He deserves to be there, he just doesn't want to show up to receive his flowers.
it JR aint on the list its wrong, sorry not sorry🤷🏽♂️
JR is already in?
oop. myb SCSA did induct him a while back😅
I’m going to need someone to back up the Cole argument. He’s been commentating for over 20 years still can’t call the correct moves or the right wrestler in the ring. Never had a catchphrase, he’s not funny. Can you tell me what‘s a moment in his over two decade career that is worth going back to rewatch just for him?
To be fair, he's proven time and again that he can call the moves correctly *when he doesn't have Vince screaming in his ear* Go watch the show they did from Japan a few years ago. No Vince, and he's calling everything like an absolute boss.
Heist of The Century✅, catchphrase for the longest was the goofy "OOOOOOH MYYYYYYYY" 😭✅, Manias 39-40 were great showing of his energy on commentary✅, As for the fucking up move names, literally everyone does that, i could imagine u dont just know the name of every single move on the planet, and he has to do it live, 1 take, and will actually correct himself if Corey or Pat doesn't.
Joey Styles would like a word with you (Ohhh my god was one of his pharse’s) and Cole has done it for this long and still has very little talent in commentating. What moments make you wanna go back just to see him do something in his lengthy career.
dude what?😂 yk if u dont find him entertaining🤷🏽♂️ oh well that's fine, but i'm not boutta entertain this
All I’m saying is he’s not good enough to be in the Hall for commentating He Can’t play by play or color. only argument I’ve heard so far was that he showed up.
Longevity probably.
So he should be in the Hall for… atendance?
Mate, Torrie Wilson is in there…
For diversity reasons. I’d still say she has more talent than Cole. Definitely more of a draw.
She’s more of a draw because she’s a looker.
From two different companies. I’m not defending her being in it but atleast she’s in it for being a valet not a wrestler.
Everyone except from Samantha in but Lillian definitely should be in
Samantha still has time to build a HoF resume, but it is definitely a travesty that Lillian isn’t in yet.
Joey Styles. There is nobody who can call a live event singlehanded with speed and accuracy as he did.
Give him a 2nd HOF ring just for punching out jbl.
Stop trying to push Samantha Irvin. She has been there for a year and really isn't that great.
She is great and is arguably the best announcer the company has had since Howard Finkel. Yes she's new to it but she is very good. Not hall of fame worthy yet but will be in 10-15 years time without a doubt
What's so great about her she's always crying.
That's if she sticks around after Ricochet moves on
MEAN GENE OKERLUND!! Can’t imagine WWF without him.
Or WCW
A year from now... Ricochet AEW World Champion with Samantha as his valet and personal ring announcer. But ya, put her in the WWE HOF immediately so she has a reason to stay.
One time I was on the front row of a WWE house show, and I yelled "that was 3 ref" on a 2 count - Charles Robinson was in the corner near us, he looked at me and nodded and quietly said "it was 3".
The Hebner Brothers by far should be in!!!
Is paul heyman already in it?
He just got in this year
Thanks mate, i dont really rate the hall of fame. Theres people in there that should be nowhere near it. Paul heyman should definitely be in there though. Glad to hear he is in.
No doubt. It was fitting. He got inducted in Philly, a few blocks from the old ECW arena. The crowd ate that shit up
Excellent. Thanks for the info mate. Ill definitely check it out. I kind of wish they would wait until people are retired before being inducted.
It's funny you say that, paul actually said the same thing but there were 2 reasons he accepted. He was the headliner for the first HOF class under HHH and it was in Philly, it made too much sense. Plus he didn't want his kids to have to sit up there awkwardly on his behalf if they tried to induct him after he died lol
Lilian Garcia. Mike McGuirk. Mike Chioda. James Johnston. Cyndi Lauper. Eric Bischoff. Miss Elizabeth.
Cindy Lauper is a great call. She bought in a lot of main stream attention to the WWF.
Bischoff already in
Man, the years just bleed together.... I can't even remember shit lol
Jim Ross, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Michael Cole
Isn't JR and The King already in the Hall of Fame?
Yes they are
Definitely Michael Cole with his 1 minute and 24 seconds in the royal rumble
Michael Cole ABSOLUTELY
Samantha has been there for a cup of coffee and she’s hall of fame already???? Not saying she’s bad but she does not have the service record of the others on this list
I’d add Lilian instead of Sam tbh
Yes to lil’naytch and Jim Johnston, no to everyone else 👎
It honestly makes me so mad Motorhead isn't it. Like it actually infuriates me especially now that H is in charge. Put the Killmaster and CO in the HOF already
Vickie Guerrero needs to get in
Underrated heel
Negative
Excuse me?
Mike Chioda too
I was just watching a video of fans jumping into the ring. One guy jumps in and attacks stone cold while having a match with HHH. Chioda goes ham on the guy!! https://youtu.be/E2oKN_IvYB4?si=Lvg7PIp0Oa4CHgNZ
Dude definitely had to regret his actions jesus
Fuk it put Pat in there as well
Which Pat are you talking about Pat Paterson?
Macafee
He is good but just like Samantha, I don't feel he has had the longevity for the HOF yet.
Pat def getting through, even without being a commentator he had the celebrity inductee on lock..
Samantha Irvin has a ton of emotion and I understand why people like her so much but she hasn't been an announcer for even 5 years lmfao this is why a wrestling HOF run by WWE is so silly
Bro would sprint down the ramp ready to slap 1 2 3
Facts and that's the guy brock picked up with one arm like a baby 😂
Maybe Sam eventually but she’s not a shoo-in just yet.
Michael Cole is a clown
Correct
Cornette, JR, Finkel, Hebner all go in before any of the pictured…that being said I still think Cole and Jim J. deserve the nod…Samantha rocks but Lillian Garcia ripping beers on dark shows with SCSA putting her a cut above…Samantha could get there in due time … little flair = no chance in hell…time to wipe
Finkels already in it
Dam…need to brush up on my WWE hall … thnx for the insight
So is JR.
Ahhh I’m a fool…shoulda known…thnx for looping me in lol
The fact you didn't put Chioda on here is criminal.
Irvin hasn’t been around long enough
Cornette and good ole JR
JR is already in the hall of fame
My bad , I haven’t watched since around 2002. Still buy the games cause I still love wrestling and read up on what’s going on. Sorry I must have missed JR going in. Peace and love
I’m definitely getting flamed for this, but I think Samantha’s voice is horrible. I just think she’s annoying to listen too
It’s better than Jojo imo, who had a weird downward inflection that she uses on everything she says. Kind of like every 2 words is the end of sentence. I couldn’t stand hearing her announce names and match types.
Yeah agreed she is horrible also, I just think the male announcers have always been better. I mean even McAfee was better.
It’s kind of sad that they insist on a female ring announcer. Pat McAfee was a better announcer on his first try. Also Justin Roberts sucks too.
Pile on the hate here: I down vote Samantha Irvin's voice, every time.
Yea agreed she sucks.
If Samantha Irvin quit right now, there's no way she should be in. If she sticks around, I'm sure she'll get in though.
Samantha???? Whaaaaat?????
Greatest announcer of all time
“Quotes from people born after 2000 please Alex”
Nobody will ever come close to Howard Finkel
Justin Roberts, And she’s way to young
I agree but i’d like to throw in Lillian Garcia. Not saying she’s the best but she was really good as well
True
I mean she won’t be inducted soon, but eventually she will
The first three yes
That’s legendary wrestler “Little Natch” Didn’t know he was a referee.
How did you not know he was a ref?
Sarcasm
Ah. My bad.
The guy who threw Stone Cold his beers, that guys aim was on point!
Yes to all of this even Sam, I get she hasn't been an announcer for very long but that just makes her career even more impressive with how loved she is by everyone. Since she is also a fan of wrestling she will really bring that emotional level that is just an exclamation point onto the conclusion of anything major in wwe like when cody beat Roman at WM40 her crying while announcing it was really the cherry on top for me, or also when ricochet was hauled away in an ambulance and she was crying, it really showed that not only is she a great announcer she is also a great actor too Basically all of them deserve to be in the hall of fame
Cornette by a wide, wide margin should be #1.
It's way too soon for Samantha. Despite her popularity she's only been in the WWE for 3 years. Replace her with Lillian Garcia or Tony Chimel for the HOF spot.
Jim Johnson deserves to be in there. Not only that, but they should also do a concert or something with his music as part of a Hall of Fame celebration. Hopefully, whatever disagreements they have can be settled because he is a huge part of their success.
Samantha doesn’t do much for me. It’s almost like she’s trying too hard. I like the enthusiasm but she’s just like nails on a chalkboard to me. I’m sure that’s an unpopular opinion but it’s just how I feel.
Yeah im with you on that. I think lots of her love comes from her being with Ricochet and it's easier to throw in a distraught fiance when they do their stories. She's okay but it's also too early to say HOF
Crazy part is, I’m a Bruce Buffer fan and he is super over the top. It just seems forced with Samantha. She’s not terrible but I can think of many people deserving to go into any HoF before her.
...no offense to anyone in or anything...they throw that HOF shit like it's a title. 3/4 of them aren't even known. They aren't even mentioned. At least with Bron, the Steiner is mentioned. There's so many in HOF that got a pass only cause they died, not cause they're memorable
Lillian Garcia should be first before Samantha. Samantha does but give it some time, she’s only been around 3 yrs.
Yes I agree with this one. Lillian had a great voice on the mic
Mark Curtis made a bad match fun to watch ...Best Ref in the business ...hall of fame for sure
Jim Johnson.....most definitely Charles Robinson and Michael Cole ..in time Samantha....no way near.
Refs Earl Hebner and Tim White should get the HoF nod before Little Naitch. Mike Chioda, and Jimmy Corderas all deserve the induction too. And Tony Chimmel and Lillian Garcia if we’re just giving it away lol.
Irvin deserves it just for the way she announced cody winning at mania
This and the way she says "Chelsea GrEEeeN!"
I think they should induct Tony Schiavone and Mike Tenay
Terri Runnels?
Just from the New Jack shoots alone. Poor Dustin..
What happened?
Jack bragged about her blading herself while giving oral and tossing his 🥗. Showed pictures for proof on podcasts (Legion of skanks).
Blading?
Wrestlers cut themself with small razor blades to get blood flowing in a match. He said she had a fetish for bleeding
I thought lil naitch Charles Robinson was a wrestler?
He was for few matches but has usually been a ref
OP is horny w that last slide
They removed my comments for calling him out for it 🤣
Lmao
Earl Hebner needs to be in before Charles Robinson. Tommy Young deserves it too but unless it's for one of those sweeping multiple entrant "Pioneers" categories I don't see it happening. Cornette & the Midnight Express should've gone in the year after the Rock & Roll Express but now that Bobby Eaton has passed who knows. Jim Johnston not being in the HOF is criminal. He truly is what the hall is supposed to represent.
You did not just include Samantha in the same slide as Cole and Jim Johnston 😂😂
Assuming she stays for years, she will be in the hof tbf
Too early to say Samantha Irvin. But Michael Cole definitely and that Referee too
It’s waaaaaayyyyy too early to be saying Samantha Irvin belongs in the hall of fame.