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Predicting The Next 10 Headline Inductees

Even though WWE didn't get to have its annual Hall Of Fame ceremony during WrestleMania weekend this year, there's no doubt the tradition will continue at some point in 2020.

The fantastic class that WWE put together will certainly be honored, and then the speculation can begin for the next crop of names. There are countless legends and even current names who will be headline stars in the future, having their careers respected.

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WWE has a plethora of options to go through, and within this list, we will take a look at the next 10 years and predict who will headline each Hall Of Fame class.

10 2021: The Rock

After WWE missed out on being able to do a proper WrestleMania weekend this year due to COVID-19, one would imagine that the company will go big next year to make up for it. With that in mind, a major headline Hall Of Fame name like The Rock would make sense.

Potentially having him have his retirement match at 'Mania as well would be a fun way to make him a major part of the weekend. Considering the show is in L.A. and could be themed around the movies, The Rock just feels like the perfect name to go in.

9 2022: The Undertaker

Speaking of major names who deserve a Hall Of Fame induction, it is unclear how much longer The Undertaker is planning on competing. There's no doubt his retirement is coming sooner than later, and when it does WWE will no doubt rush him into the Hall Of Fame to keep him involved in WrestleMania.

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Undertaker's induction is one fans are very excited about and will have a lot of interest in. Purely to finally hear him speak as Mark Calloway and tell some of the amazing stories he has in his pocket.

8 2023: Big Show

Much like The Undertaker, it isn't clear how much longer the Big Show is planning on wrestling. But by 2023, it is very likely his boots will be hung up. He is arguably the greatest big man of all time and someone who has done it all throughout his career.

Big Show is always the one in the crowd welling up as others tell their stories, and when it comes to his turn it will no doubt be in the headline slot. Hearing all about his legendary run in the business is something fans are going to relish.

7 2024: Triple H

WrestleMania in 2024 will be a major weekend as it's WrestleMania 40 and therefore WWE will likely be putting a huge name as the headline induction. One big name that would fit the bill is Triple H.

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He is more than deserving of a headline induction, and even though he might be reluctant to put himself forwards, he is someone fans want to see. He has tons of stories to tell and could ever be retired by this stage, but either way, he is a name that more than warrants it.

6 2025: AJ Styles

Some might argue that because AJ Styles spent longer away from WWE than he did in it, he doesn't deserve a headline Hall Of Fame spot. However, by the time 2024 comes around, he would have had quite the run with the company.

Styles has achieved everything in the industry and is more than deserving of headlining. It is widely expected he would have retired by this point, and therefore honoring him with his place in the Hall Of Fae makes perfect sense.

5 2026: Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar is well-known for being a very private and quiet person, so perhaps Paul Heyman will be out to do the talking for him. However, Brock Lesnar will one day go into the Hall Of Fame and he will be a headliner.

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Lesnar will probably be retired by this point, and therefore bringing him back would be a huge attraction for the Hall Of Fame. It will also be interesting to hear him talk, as himself and reflect on his wrestling career, making his speech one that is highly anticipated.

4 2027: Chris Jericho

While Chris Jericho could be with AEW for a longtime moving forwards, everyone will always best remember him for his work in WWE. He is one of the greatest of all time and someone who has a fantastic relationship with Vince McMahon.

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Because of that he will no doubt one day be back under the WWE umbrella, and he will certainly be a headline Hall Of Fame name. Jericho knows how to tell a story and he's always been a great talker, therefore there will no doubt be an incredibly entertaining speech from him.

3 2028: Randy Orton

Randy Orton is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. There is absolutely nothing that he can't do, from brilliant promos to smooth wrestling all the way to being a beloved babyface and a killer heel.

Orton has won it all and dominated a large period of WWE's history. He has won countless titles, headlined PPVs and is the exact definition of a headline Hall Of Fame wrestler.

2 2029: Rey Mysterio

Another talent who is on the current roster that is a future headline Hall Of Fame name is Rey Mysterio. Where Big Show is the best big man of all time, Mysterio is the greatest little man in wrestling history.

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He is a beloved babyface who has proven to be one of the most popular wrestlers of all time and is someone who has won everything there is to win. A true legend of the business and someone who is well respected, Mysterio is the perfect HOF headline name.

1 2030: John Cena

John Cena is one of the biggest names currently not inducted to the Hall Of Fame, and that's because he is still competing. While he is unlikely going to be wrestling all the way until 2030, he's a huge name that WWE won't rush to induct.

His induction will be a huge deal and will sell a lot of tickets, therefore WWE will want to wait for a big time. 2030 seems like a sensible option to choose for his induction as his Hollywood career will no doubt be even bigger by then, which will only add to his immense legacy.

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