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WWE has inducted the greats of the pro wrestling business into the WWE Hall of Fame since its inception, acknowledging the contributions of several performers, managers, commentators, and even those working behind the scenes.
WWE has not only inducted those that were a part of the company, but also those who worked for other companies and rival promotions. The 2020 edition of the Hall of Fame was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the Class of 2020 and 2021 being inducted earlier this year.
Thankfully, fans will most likely return to witness the Hall of Fame ceremony first-hand next year. In this article, we take a look at five active WWE stars who could be inducted into the company's Hall of Fame in the next five years.
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The article only includes those that are currently contracted with WWE, meaning potential first-ballot Hall of Famers like The Rock, Brock Lesnar, and Daniel Bryan are not included in this list.
#5 Paul Heyman to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
Paul Heyman has contributed immensely to pro wrestling, not just as an on-screen manager, but as the man behind ECW. The promotion offered fans a more hardcore and brutal form of pro wrestling and an edgy alternative to WWE and WCW.
Heyman has been involved in pro wrestling since the 80s, first as a photographer and then transitioning to becoming an on-screen character as Paul E. Dangerously.
Heyman is regarded as one of the best on the microphone and as someone who can add a lot of depth to pro wrestling storylines. WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has had a long-standing relationship with Heyman, even paying him to keep ECW alive when it was struggling financially.
Apart from being an on-screen character, Heyman has also been a commentator and part of the WWE writing team in the past. He will likely go down in history as a key figure in the 1990s pro wrestling boom.
Paul Heyman must be acknowledged for all these reasons in the WWE Hall of Fame, and his induction could very well take place over the next few years.
#4 R-Truth to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
The WWE Hall of Fame has megastars who have won numerous titles and been at the top of the company. But it also features mid-card superstars who entertain fans one way or another.
One person who personifies the "E" in WWE is R-Truth. Truth has been a mid-card player throughout his entire WWE career, having won the United States Championship twice. Fans, though, will not remember him for his wrestling (he's no slouch in that aspect either), but for his antics in the ring and backstage.
R-Truth can make most people laugh with his incredible comic timing and his ability to make the best out of any situation. Even WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is apparently a huge fan of R-Truth.
Take, for instance, the 24/7 Championship. R-Truth made the title his own and brought a lot of laughs during his few minutes in front of the camera.
He still has a lot to offer and could transition into another role after his in-ring career concludes in WWE.
The chances of the 49-year-old star getting inducted into the Hall of Fame soon are pretty significant, especially if he retires in the next few years.
#3 Jeff Hardy to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
One of the greats of WWE over the last two decades and more, Jeff Hardy, and his brother, Matt Hardy, were instrumental in bringing tag team wrestling to the forefront during the late 90s and early 2000s. The Hardy Boyz, along with Edge & Christian, and The Dudley Boyz, put on incredible matches that will live in the memories of fans for ages.
Jeff Hardy, it could be argued, was the most gifted performer of the six tag team legends, someone who could get fans off their seats with his high-flying action. It's only a matter of time before Jeff and his brother Matt get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Jeff Hardy could also be inducted as a singles star as he found success after branching out from tag team wrestling. A three-time world champion in WWE, he had memorable feuds with Edge and CM Punk as a singles star.
Jeff Hardy will go down in history as a pro wrestler who influenced numerous budding wrestlers, as well as making unforgettable memories for his millions of fans.
#2 Rey Mysterio to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
A multi-time WWE world champion, Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion, and the ultimate underdog in WWE, Rey Mysterio will be a first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer. Mysterio has been in pro wrestling for three decades, making a name for himself at WCW before becoming an even bigger fan favorite in WWE.
At WrestleMania 22, he did the unthinkable, defeating Randy Orton and Kurt Angle to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Mysterio has faced opponents of all sizes, across generations, and continues to deliver in the ring, even after 30 years in pro wrestling.
The 46-year-old Mysterio revealed last year that he wouldn't wrestle past the age of 50. The legendary luchador could still be an upper mid-card figure in WWE throughout the next few years. He may even have one final world title run left in him.
Mysterio will also be involved in the growth and development of his son Dominik's wrestling career, and perhaps his final match could be against Dominik in WWE.
As an all-time great, Rey Mysterio's fantastic in-ring ability and never-say-die attitude will be remembered by wrestling fans for a long time.
#1 John Cena to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
John Cena is a WWE icon and one of the company's most significant superstars of all time. As one of WWE's biggest homegrown talents, he has left a huge mark on the industry and continues to put smiles on the faces of millions around the world.
Cena is currently a part-time superstar and makes rare appearances on WWE television due to being involved in several Hollywood projects.
The 16-time WWE world champion stated a few years ago that he would "never walk away" from WWE, but he's at the end of his in-ring career.
“I will never walk away from the WWE. When do I walk away with a sense of mental and physical sanity? I’m right at that precipice," said Cena. "I feel great, I’m in the best shape of my life. It’s not that I couldn’t continue, but I think from this point on I run the risk of tipping that balance the wrong way.”
When he eventually decides to hang up his boots, which could happen in the next five years, John Cena will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
What makes John Cena a unique superstar is how he has been a superhero to thousands of children through his association with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
As a result, even when he retires from in-ring competition, Cena's accomplishments will continue to live on outside the squared circle.
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