TNA Hall of Fame explained

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2 groups (4 members)
(14 total inductees)

The TNA Hall of Fame is a hall of fame that honors professional wrestlers and wrestling personalities who contributed to the history of the U.S. based professional wrestling promotion Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

It was established in 2012, and created as part of the celebration of the promotion's 10th anniversary. Inductees are usually announced at either the Slammiversary pay-per-view event or on episodes of TNA Impact!, and the ceremony takes place prior to Bound for Glory. It has been an annual tradition for TNA since 2012 with the exception of two years (2017 and 2019).

As of 2023, there have been 14 inducted in total; 10 individually, and two group inductions.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Ceremony dates and locations

DateLocationVenueAssociated event
Phoenix, ArizonaPointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort[6] Bound for Glory
San Diego, CaliforniaSan Diego Marriott Mission Valley[7] Bound for Glory[8]
Tokyo, JapanKorakuen HallBound for Glory[9]
Orlando, FloridaUniversal Studios FloridaImpact Wrestling[10]
Salem, VirginiaSalem Civic CenterRoad to Bound for Glory Tour[11]
Orlando, FloridaUniversal Studios FloridaBound for Glory
Manhattan, New YorkMcHale's PubBound for Glory
Nashville, TennesseeSkyway StudiosBound for Glory[12]
Sunrise Manor, NevadaSam's Town LiveBound for Glory[13]
Albany, New YorkWashington Avenue ArmoryBound for Glory[14]
October 21, 2023Cicero, IllinoisCicero StadiumBound for Glory

Inductees

Individuals

YearImageRing name
Inducted byTNA recognized accolades
2012
One-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
Four-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion
One-time TNA World Tag Team Champion
2013Six-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion
One-time TNA X Division Champion
Two-time TNA World Tag Team Champion
Two-time King of the Mountain winner (2007, 2009)
One-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion
2015Co-founder of TNA
Six-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
One-time TNA King of the Mountain Champion
One-time AAA Mega Champion
Three-time King of the Mountain winner (2004, 2006, 2015)
TNA's senior referee from 2006 to 2017
2016Inaugural and seven-time TNA Knockouts Champion
One-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion
Queen of the Knockouts winner (2013)
2018
One-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
Two-time TNA Television Champion
One-time TNA X Division Champion
Two-time TNA World Tag Team Champion
One-time NWA World Tag Team Champion
Fight for the Right Tournament winner (2006)[15]
2020One-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
First World Champion in the promotion's history[16]
2021
Two-time TNA Knockouts Champion
One-time TNA Knockouts Tag Team Champion
Queen of the Knockouts winner (2015)
2022
One-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion
King of the Mountain winner (2005)
2023
Gail KimLongtime manager/valet and wrestler
Considered by TNA to be the original Knockout[17] [18]

Group inductions

YearImageGroupInducted byTNA recognized accolades
2014Team 3DKurt Angle
Bully Ray (–
Devon
2023Mike Tenay and Don WestScott D'Amore

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Caldwell's TNA Impact Wrestling results 5/31: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Impact in new timeslot - Roode vs. Sting. Caldwell. James. 2012-05-31. 2012-05-31. Pro Wrestling Torch.
  2. Web site: TNA official Hall of Fame announcement. Caldwell. James. 2012-06-01. 2012-06-01. Pro Wrestling Torch.
  3. Web site: Caldwell's TNA Slammiversary PPV results 6/10: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Roode vs. Sting headlines 10th Anniv. PPV. Caldwell. James. 2012-06-10. 2012-06-10. Pro Wrestling Torch.
  4. Web site: Impact Wrestling's latest Hall of Fame inductee revealed. Powell. Jason. June 5, 2017. June 6, 2017. prowrestling.net.
  5. Web site: Impact HOF - Impact Wrestling.com . 2017-08-11 . 2018-01-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180118072802/http://impactwrestling.com/roster/hall-of-fame/ . dead .
  6. Web site: TNA Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Celebration. 2012-07-20. Total Nonstop Action. 2012-07-20. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120725014757/http://shoptna.com/tna-inaugural-hall-of-fame-induction-celebration.aspx. 2012-07-25.
  7. Web site: TNA Hall of Fame Location . 2013-06-14. TNA Wrestling News. 2013-06-14.
  8. Web site: 2013 TNA Hall Of Fame Inductee: Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150716183417/http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/4734-2013-TNA-Hall-Of-Fame-Inductee-Olympic-Gold-Medalist-Kurt-Angle-Tribute-Video. 2015-07-16.
  9. Web site: BFG '14 in Tokyo - Impact Wrestling.com . 2014-06-25 . 2015-09-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042355/http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/5903-Breaking-News-Bound-For-Glory-Announced-For-Tokyo,-Japan-in-October . dead .
  10. Web site: Dixie Carter and Mike Tenay Induct Jeff Jarret into the TNA Hall of Fame. 28 June 2015.
  11. Web site: Earl Hebner Makes History With TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151126182049/http://www.impactwrestling.com/news/item/6683-Earl-Hebner-Makes-History-With-TNA-Wrestling-Hall-of-Fame-Induction. 2015-11-26.
  12. Web site: The Rock Inducts Ken Shamrock Into IMPACT Hall of Fame.
  13. Web site: Awesome Kong to Be Inducted Into the IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory. Impact Wrestling. Impact Wrestling Staff. October 9, 2021. October 10, 2021.
  14. Web site: Raven To Be Inducted Into The IMPACT Wrestling Hall Of Fame at Bound For Glory 2022. Fightful Wrestling. Robert. Defelice. September 23, 2022. September 24, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220924163446/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/raven-be-inducted-impact-wrestling-hall-fame-bound-glory-2022. September 24, 2022. live.
  15. Web site: Impact Wrestling Hall of Fame ceremony for Abyss streaming online. Powell. Jason. Pro Wrestling Dot Net. October 13, 2018. October 15, 2018.
  16. Web site: 411Mania.
  17. Web site: Lee . Joseph . Complete Impact Wrestling 1000 Taping Results From New York (SPOILERS) . 411 Mania . September 9, 2023.
  18. Web site: Traci Brooks To Be Inducted Into IMPACT Wrestling Hall of Fame at Bound For Glory . Impact Wrestling.com . IMPACT Wrestling Staff . September 14, 2023.