WWE Hall of Fame in for a Rude Awakening, should be a BANG!

   So, it was evident late in 2016 when we all heard that Diamond Dallas Page had a DVD coming out right around the same time that the WWE Hall of Fame was taking place that DDP himself was going to be placed in the Hall of Fame in 2017. There are a lot of deserving people that are waiting to get in and Dallas surely belongs in the mix. Not starting wrestling in ring till age 35 and making main events and holding the World Heavyweight Title were huge accomplishments and he was the hero to WCW when all else were running to NWO.

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1.    Along with DDP this year we are finally getting Ravishing Rick Rude into the Hall of Fame. It is a shame that he has been dead for quite a few years and can't be here to see it but his legacy in the ring will always be remembered. He traveled through multiple territories in his younger days before being noticed by the WWE having some success in the memphis area & the WCCW made famous by the Von Erichs. He spent some time in Crockett Promotions and tag teamed with Manny Fernandez being managed by Paul Jones enjoying success as a tag team. Rude had great feuds in the WWE with the likes of Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper & The Ultimate Warrior. Rude would eventually move back to the WCW and have a great run there in the Dangerous Alliance managed by Paul Heyman winning the United States Title as well.

   Rude would eventually retire and cash in on an insurance policy and stay out for a while but eventually return as a bodyguard type role for Degeneration X in the WWF often referred to as an "insurance policy". Rude was not long in his stay though as he was very unhappy with the Montreal Screwjob that Vince pulled on Brett Hart. He reportedly called Eric Bischoff telling him it was a real deal not scripted and negotiated a contract with WCW as he was only on a pay for appearance type contract with the WWF at the time. Rude came back and joined the NWO but would not remain long as injuries crept back up on him  Rick Rude would pass away on April 20th, 1999 of heart failure. He was one of the great heels in the business and influenced many. A welcome addition to the WWE Hall of Fame!