Bray Wyatt to be honored; legendary tag team returns? - 5 early predictions for the WWE Hall of Fame 2025
The WWE Hall of Fame takes place during WrestleMania weekend every year. Rey Mysterio was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023 and remains an active RAW Superstar. Paul Heyman was honored at the ceremony earlier this year and made his triumphant return to SmackDown this past Friday night.
Next year's WrestleMania will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The promotion could be planning on inducting some big names into the Hall of Fame during the big weekend in April 2025.
Listed below are five early predictions for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025:
#5. Batista could finally be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Batista was supposed to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020, but plans fell through. The Animal still has not been inducted, and he could be honored next year in Las Vegas.
The veteran found success in Hollywood after his in-ring career came to an end at WrestleMania 36. Batista could return to the company in 2025 to finally be inducted into the Hall of Fame after years of waiting.
#4. Mickie James could be named a Hall of Famer in 2025
Mickie James has not competed in a match in WWE since the 2022 Women's Royal Rumble Match. The 45-year-old currently works for Ohio Valley Wrestling as the Creative Director, Head of Female Talent, and producer for the company.
James was a five-time WWE Women's Champion in the Stamford-based company and has also had success in TNA Wrestling. She is married to SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis in real life and could make a surprise return to the promotion next year to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
#3. The Hardy Boyz could take their rightful spot in the Hall of Fame
Matt and Jeff Hardy are one of the most iconic tag teams in the history of the pro wrestling business. The Hardy Boyz had a disappointing run in AEW, but that has not been the case since their return to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. The popular duo are the reigning TNA World Tag Team Champions after capturing the titles at Bound for Glory 2024.
WWE and TNA have worked together in recent months, and the two promotions could perhaps reach an agreement to have The Hardy Boyz return to the company next year. Matt and Jeff Hardy could be inducted into the Hall of Fame, and possibly have one final run in the promotion as well.
#2. Gail Kim deserves to be in the WWE Hall of Fame
Gail Kim captured the WWE Women's Championship only once during her time in the company but became a legend in TNA Wrestling. The veteran became the first female talent to be inducted into TNA's Hall of Fame in 2016.
Kim was an exceptional professional wrestler and has not competed since the September 9, 2023, episode of Impact. She is most known for her contributions outside WWE, but the company should still induct her into the Hall of Fame for her accomplishments in the wrestling business.
#1. Bray Wyatt could be honored at the Hall of Fame
Bray Wyatt was one of the most unique talents in the company's history and had a lot more to give to wrestling. Wyatt tragically passed away in 2023 at only 36 years old. His memory lives on through The Wyatt Sicks faction on RAW, led by his brother Bo Dallas, who currently portrays Uncle Howdy on the red brand.
The Eater of Worlds was an incredible character that captured the imagination of wrestling fans around the world. Wyatt's connection to fans was undeniable, and he deserves to be remembered forever in the company's Hall of Fame and be inducted posthumously.
