MVP Rips WWE Hall of Fame as Random and Inconsistent Honor System

AEW star MVP didn’t hold back when discussing his thoughts on the WWE Hall of Fame, offering a strong and skeptical perspective on its validity and what it truly represents.

During his conversation with betideas.com, MVP was asked about his views on the WWE Hall of Fame, whether he values the honor, and if he believes it’s a legitimate recognition. While he acknowledged the ceremony as a celebration, he raised concerns about the lack of structure and criteria for inclusion.

MVP gave a blunt take, revealing that he doesn’t see the Hall of Fame as necessary for validation. “My view on it is, my picture is on the wall at Ribera Steakhouse. I’m already in the Hall of Fame and I’m good with that.”

He continued to elaborate on his skepticism, pointing out that there seems to be no rhyme or reason to who gets inducted or why. He raised the example of a legendary figure who had not yet been inducted.

“Listen, let’s be real. I don’t say this with any malice. I have no malice towards the WWE at all. You know, I had a great time there. There’s only one person that I ever had any problem with, that’s another conversation. I don’t have any animosity towards the company, but as far as the Hall of Fame goes, I mean, there’s no rhyme or reason for who’s in or who’s not in. Did they induct the Macho Man yet? I don’t believe Randy Savage was inducted yet. So Randy Savage isn’t, but you can go down the list of who’s who that are. You’d be saying, why are they in, you know?”

Despite his criticism, MVP acknowledged that the Hall of Fame does serve a purpose as a celebration of past talent and a way to honor their contributions to the business.

“I think it’s a wonderful celebration. I think it’s a wonderful opportunity to give people their flowers and then to honor them and to allow them an opportunity to be really respected and praised by the fans and for their family. I think it’s a great thing.”

However, MVP went on to argue that the lack of a tangible, brick-and-mortar Hall of Fame makes it less meaningful in his eyes. He pointed out the absence of a physical structure and how the process often lacks consistency.

“But in terms of, you know, who should be in and who shouldn’t be in, it’s just a feel-good thing. There’s no real criteria to be in it. In some cases, if they wanna buy your library, that’s part of the deal. They’ll buy your library and dump you in a non-existent hall of fame. I think there’s no brick and mortar Hall of Fame. It’s just an idea of a Hall of Fame.”

MVP then made it clear that his opinion would change if there were an actual Hall of Fame building with inductees being recognized in a meaningful way.

“I would have a different opinion if there was actually a brick and mortar building, with Hall of Fame inductees listed in it. Then I might have a different opinion, but now it’s just a psychological Hall of Fame, if you will. Like I said, if Macho Man Randy Savage isn’t in the Hall of Fame, then does anybody deserve to be in it?”

MVP’s comments definitely stir the pot when it comes to how we view the WWE Hall of Fame. While some might see it as a prestigious honor, his points about the lack of structure and consistency can’t be ignored. If the Hall is just a “psychological” concept and not a tangible recognition, does it really hold the weight fans think it does? It’s a conversation that could change the way we view WWE’s celebrations of its past legends — especially if icons like Randy Savage aren’t even in it yet.