WWE Hall of Fame 2025: Highlights, Inductees, and How to Watch
The 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony takes place this week, ahead of WrestleMania 41, and will see some of the biggest names in wrestling immortality. According to a report by USA Today, the ceremony will be held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel on Friday, April 19, and will start at 10 p.m. PT (1 a.m. ET).
The 2025 WWE Hall of Fame class includes five notable inductees, as well as a special "Immortal Moment" award. The inductees include Paul "Triple H" Levesque, Lex Luger, Michelle McCool, The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon), and the legendary match between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13. As noted by USA Today, this year’s ceremony will also mark the first time a match has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.
USA Today reports that Paul "Triple H" Levesque will be inducted by Shawn Michaels, while Lex Luger will be inducted by Diamond Dallas Page. Michelle McCool will be inducted by The Undertaker, and The Natural Disasters will be inducted by a guest to be determined. The "Immortal Moment" award, recognising the iconic match between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13, will be presented by CM Punk.
In related news, WWE’s Paul Heyman recently discussed the significance of CM Punk’s WrestleMania match, stating that it was "20 years in the making". As quoted by USA Today, Heyman shared the backstory of how the match came together, highlighting the long-standing desire for Punk to face off against a top opponent.
The 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will be available to stream on Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally. Fans can tune in on April 18, with the ceremony set to start at 1 a.m. ET (10 p.m. PT). USA Today will provide live updates and highlights from the event.
The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is a long-standing tradition that takes place the night before WrestleMania, and serves as a celebration of the greatest contributors to the world of wrestling. As noted by USA Today, it’s an emotional night, with inductees often paying tribute to their peers and loved ones. With this year’s ceremony set to take place in Las Vegas, fans around the world will be tuning in to see some of the biggest names in wrestling recognised for their achievements.
The induction ceremony is also an opportunity for WWE to honour its rich history and legacy. As reported by USA Today, the "Immortal Moment" award is a new addition to the Hall of Fame, and recognises a specific match or moment that has had a lasting impact on the sport. The match between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13 is widely regarded as one of the greatest matches in WWE history, and its induction into the Hall of Fame is a testament to its enduring legacy.
Source: USA Today – WWE Hall of Fame 2025: Highlights, inductees, time, how to watch
