The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is officially overflowing with enough legends to crash the Mount Rushmore of wrestling. Already stacked with the likes of Triple H, Michelle McCool, Lex Luger, and The Natural Disasters (aka Earthquake & Typhoon: The only tag team that sounds like a weather report), WWE just dropped three more bombshells on the mat—Legacy inductees Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff.
That’s right. Not one, not two, but three historical heavy-hitters are being inducted just in time for WrestleMania 41. Because why celebrate subtlety when you can body slam nostalgia straight into the stratosphere?
Kamala: The Gentle Giant Who Kicked Butts Barefoot
Known for his war paint, primal presence, and an entrance theme that sounded like the jungle itself had joined the match, Kamala brought something to wrestling few others could: legitimate unpredictability. He battled with the biggest names of the golden era—Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker—and managed to terrify and charm audiences in equal measure. Underneath that savage exterior was a man who later showed fans his softer, more lovable side. Think “monster heel turned national treasure.”
Dory Funk Sr.: The Blueprint of Wrestling Patriarchy
Dory Funk Sr. didn’t just wrestle—he built a dynasty. A certified shooter in the ring and a power player outside of it, Funk Sr. laid the groundwork for generations. As head honcho of Western States Sports, he cranked out future legends like Harley Race and Bruiser Brody like it was a Texas-shaped talent factory. Oh, and he raised Terry and Dory Jr.? Talk about leaving a legacy—this man was the George Washington of piledrivers.
Ivan Koloff: The Russian Bear Who Shook MSG to Its Core
In 1971, Ivan Koloff did the unthinkable—he ended Bruno Sammartino’s legendary 7-year title reign at Madison Square Garden. In that moment, Koloff didn’t just win a title. He committed one of the biggest wrestling heists in history. With his cold Soviet glare and tree-trunk forearms, Koloff defined villainy during the Cold War era. If eye contact could cause frostbite, this man would’ve been banned in 48 states.
Add that to the already announced first-ever Hall of Fame match induction—yes, you read that right—Bret Hart vs. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin from WrestleMania 13 is getting immortalized. This class is less Hall of Fame and more “WWE Time Capsule: Please Do Not Open Without Elbow Pads.”