Zachary FenellWWE Hall of Fame Class of 2012
January 15th 2012 23:54
This past week the WWE announced “The Rated R Superstar” Edge and The Four Horsemen (Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, and Barry Windham) as inductees into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2012. Edge proves an excellent choice because despite his many career accomplishments he’s underappreciated. On the other hand The Four Horsemen come across as a perplexing pick.
Do you question how I can call Edge underappreciated? I think the best explanation involves a comparison to the “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels. Say “Shawn Michaels, first ballot hall of famer.” Now say “Edge, first ballot hall of famer.” For some reason the two don’t hold the same ring. HBK seems more deserving yet Edge’s accomplishments rival Michaels’ achievements. Early on in his career “The Rated R Superstar” helped re-popularize the tag team division and pioneer the TLC match. Edge’s stock really skyrocketed though when he won the first ever Money in the Bank match and cashed in the briefcase to win his first WWE Heavyweight Championship. As a result Edge earned “The Ultimate Opportunist” moniker. From his battles with today’s superstars like Randy Orton and John Cena to wrestling legends such as The Undertaker and Ric Flair no one can deny Edge his rightful spot in the WWE Hall of Fame.
The Four Horsemen induction comes off perplexing because Ric Flair still works for TNA. Plus Flair already holds a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame. Including him in The Four Horsemen induction leaves one to wonder about future inductions. Will “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson and other Horsemen hall of famers maintain eligibility for solo inductions? Will we see other stable inductions down the line, such as the nWo or DX? Possibilities for inductions now possess a new intriguing dynamic thanks to The Four Horsemen.
Injuries forced Edge to retire in 2011. Photo: Wikimedia Commons user static
The Four Horsemen induction comes off perplexing because Ric Flair still works for TNA. Plus Flair already holds a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame. Including him in The Four Horsemen induction leaves one to wonder about future inductions. Will “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson and other Horsemen hall of famers maintain eligibility for solo inductions? Will we see other stable inductions down the line, such as the nWo or DX? Possibilities for inductions now possess a new intriguing dynamic thanks to The Four Horsemen.
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