Matt Hardy Names Owen Hart, Miss Elizabeth, Others As Stars Who Should Be In WWE HOF

Matt Hardy has listed a few stars that must be in the WWE Hall of Fame in the future. 

This year’s Hall of Fame class so far includes Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, and Demolition. Hardy, on “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, named two late female stars who could be in the reckoning in the future. 

“Elizabeth is one that I feel like is very deserving of it. She was really the first female to kind of break through in pro wrestling, especially with her role with Macho Man. She was a huge part of his act,” he said. “Someone who was a trailblazer and put women in a prominent spot was Chyna, and she was a breakthrough in so many ways. She had a different look, very unique. She would wrestle men. She was such a trailblazer, and she broke so much ground. And yes, it is cool that she did go in with DX, but she is someone who is also deserving of a solo spot.”

Hardy also believes that Owen Hart — with whom he had a good relationship — deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame. 

“I mean, all the circumstances around the whole incident are extremely terrible and unfortunate, but the first person that pops in my mind is Owen Hart more than anybody else, you know, and I understand why that is what it is. He is just an amazing wrestler. He was so great. He was so good. He was a good human, and just his death was so sad.” 

Hardy is doubtful Hart will ever be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, particularly with AEW’s relationship with the Hart family, and also praised how AEW has honored him.

Hardy’s other picks for the WWE HOF

One former WWE world champion who hasn’t been inducted is Sid Vicious, aka Sycho Sid, who Matt Hardy thinks could be considered in the future. 

“He [Sid Vicious] would definitely be worthy of a Hall of Fame induction just because I mean he was around. He just still did so much stuff at WCW. He was a former WWE Champion. He was very limited in his ring work and what he could do as a performer obviously, but I mean he just had like this freakish look,” he said on Sycho Sid.

Hardy also feels that one of his former rivals, someone who played a major part in the great tag team revolution of the 2000s, AEW’s Christian, should also be in the Hall of Fame as a singles star.

[I hope] Christian, gets a singles bid, you know, when it’s all said and done at the end of the day. I guess we’ll see,” he said. I mean, he’s one of the best. He’s one of the best to ever do it. Him and Edge, they were great together. Obviously, I’m going to be biased.”

Hardy also named former WWE referee Earl Hebner as someone who also should get a WWE Hall of Fame induction, and wants to see him get that accolade when he’s still alive. The tag team legend thinks that William Regal, who has had a long career as a wrestler and trainer, will likely be inducted in the future. Hardy, though, doesn’t believe Chris Benoit — despite his talent in the ring — should get a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame, stating that there’s no reason to celebrate his career.

AEW Revolution 2026 Predictions: Wrestling Inc. Picks The Winners

There’s a lot on the line in the main event of Revolution, where MJF will defend his AEW World Championship against “Hangman” Adam Page in a Texas Death match. Not only is the title on the line, Page’s future shots at the gold if he loses this match are, as well. If Page loses here, he can never challenge for the title again, and that’s why 75% of us believe that the champion is retaining here.

We think the stipulation is too specific and serious to be thrown out there if that’s not what’s going to happen. AEW is likely to have learned from its mistakes from the last time this stipulation occurred, causing issues for Cody Rhodes, and Page could always goad the champion, whether that be MJF or another heel, into giving him a title shot, or he could win his ability to challenge for the gold back in another stipulation match. And, honestly, there are plenty of other titles in the company he can compete for, and elevate, if he’s going to be booked away from the main event scene for a while.

MJF also just won the title at Worlds End after a quick Samoa Joe reign. While it could happen, we don’t think AEW would book another short reign so close to the last one. From Swerve Strickland, to Kenny Omega, and even possibly Kyle Fletcher after a confrontation on “Dynamite” on Wednesday, MJF has no shortage of challengers going into the next few months of big AEW pay-per-views.

While Texas Death is Page’s specialty stipulation, we don’t think he’s going over here. While all of us expect a brutal, bloody main event to cap off AEW’s first pay-per-view in almost three months, 75% of us are going with MJF.

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Rusev Believes WWE US Title Belongs To Him

WWE’s Rusev has spoken proudly about his runs as US Champion and talked passionately about what the title means to him.

Rusev had a great start to his WWE career when he debuted on the main roster in 2014, winning the United States title at the end of the year. The former AEW star, who has won the title thrice, recently expressed what the title meant to him in a conversation with Chris van Vliet on “Insight.”

“It was my title. I felt it really like my title. I felt like, you know, not everybody can be world champion, but when I have this, I can make it as big as I can. And that always has been my goal to whatever I do, to make it as big as I can. It doesn’t matter if it’s the US title, if it’s no title, if I’m fighting for my wife’s honor, whatever there is, you got to make the best out of it,” he said.

He recalled one of his US title reigns and how it happened after a conversation with former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, which happened after McMahon was impressed by his physique. Rusev also promised he would win the title once again, which he had last won in 2018.

“I was getting trimmed and I went to Vince like all pumped and he’s like, ‘Oh, you look great.’ The next thing you know, [I was] United States champion. He would reward you, man. When he sees you put in the work, he will reward you. Then boom, he got me United States second time. Then whatever happened, I don’t know who I lost it to, but then on my birthday again, like I get to win it. So I really have a special relationship with this title,” stated Rusev. “I will be US champ. I’ll be US champ or Intercontinental champ or the big champ. I can do it all.”

Since his return to WWE, Rusev hasn’t had the chance to win the US title, but had a few opportunities to win the Intercontinental Championship, but came up short against then holder, Dominik Mysterio.

Drew McIntyre Returns After Quitting SmackDown, Attacks Jacob Fatu

Drew McIntyre Returns After Quitting SmackDown, Attacks Jacob Fatu

Drew McIntyre remained a major part of the WrestleMania build on the March 13 episode of WWE SmackDown, despite appearing to quit the company earlier in the night.

McIntyre opened the show with an intense confrontation that ended with him declaring “I quit” before leaving through the crowd. The moment created the impression that the Scottish Warrior was walking away from WWE after losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes the previous week.

However, the situation changed before the show came to an end.

Later in the broadcast, Jacob Fatu faced Trick Williams in a singles match. The bout was progressing normally until McIntyre suddenly appeared and attacked Fatu.

The interference came out of nowhere, as McIntyre stormed into the match and took out Fatu while the referee was distracted. Because the official did not see the attack, the match continued without any immediate consequences.

The surprise interference left Fatu vulnerable and allowed Trick Williams to capitalize on the situation. Williams took advantage of the moment and secured the victory following McIntyre’s attack.

The segment made it clear that McIntyre’s earlier declaration that he had quit the company was short-lived. Instead, it appears to have been part of a larger storyline development.

McIntyre’s actions also appear to set up a potential feud with Jacob Fatu as WWE continues building toward WrestleMania 42. With tensions now escalating between the two, their conflict could play a significant role in the coming weeks on SmackDown.

Although McIntyre claimed he was done with WWE earlier in the night, his interference in the Fatu vs. Williams match made it clear that the Scottish Warrior is far from finished.

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The Miz Knocked Out By Jelly Roll on SmackDown

The Miz Knocked Out By Jelly Roll on SmackDown

Jelly Roll was involved in a chaotic moment on the March 13 episode of WWE SmackDown when he accidentally knocked out The Miz during an in-ring segment that quickly spiraled out of control.

The appearance came after it was announced last week that Jelly Roll would return to SmackDown to catch up with his friends Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. During the show, the music star also appeared as a guest on Miz TV.

The segment began with The Miz welcoming Jelly Roll to the ring and offering to serve as his mentor. However, Jelly Roll quickly rejected the idea, making it clear he wasn’t interested in Miz guiding his career.

The rejection visibly frustrated Miz, who responded by claiming that he deserved credit for Jelly Roll’s recent weight loss journey. The comment created tension between the two as the segment continued.

The situation escalated when Kit Wilson interrupted the segment. Wilson delivered a promo criticizing Jelly Roll and accusing him of being “fatphobic” for losing weight and promoting what he described as an unhealthy beauty standard.

After the verbal exchange, Wilson shoved Jelly Roll, pushing the situation toward physical confrontation.

The Miz attempted to step in and calm things down, but the situation quickly turned chaotic. Jelly Roll swung at Wilson in response to the shove, attempting to knock him out.

Instead, he accidentally struck The Miz, who had stepped into the middle of the confrontation. The blow knocked Miz down, leaving him laid out in the ring while Wilson avoided the hit.

The unexpected moment brought the segment to a sudden end and left Miz on the receiving end of a hit that was never meant for him.

The situation appears set to continue on the next episode of SmackDown, as Kit Wilson is scheduled to call out Jelly Roll following the incident.

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