The 2006 Induction Ceremony for the IWF Hall of Fame will be held on the 29th April 2006 at the Wembley Conference Centre. Today the IWF announced the full list of 2006 inductees...
"THE NATURE BOY" RIC FLAIR
"THE NATURE BOY" RIC FLAIR
Ric Flair is widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers to ever step foot in the ring. Whilst only ever spending a short time of his career in the IWF, Flair held World Titles in the PWF and BCW, as well as appearing in the RWA. He will be inducted into the hall of fame by current IWF superstar Triple H.
"THE LOOSE CANNON" BRIAN PILLMAN
"THE LOOSE CANNON" BRIAN PILLMAN
Brian made his professional debut in 1986 after a short career in the NFL with the Cincinatti Bengals. He was a tag team champion in the Robo Wrestling Alliance in the Hollywood Blondes team before becoming a singles star in the IWF. He passed away in 1997. His Hall Of Fame entry will be accepted by his widow Melanie Pillman, and he will be inducted by former Hollywood Blondes partner "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
CHRIS CANDIDO
CHRIS CANDIDO
Chris made his professional debut in 1990, and was a part of the first ever IWF card in 1995. He was a Cruiserweight Champion, a tag team champion and holds the record for the longest ever European title reign in IWF history. Chris passed away in April 2005 and his Hall Of Fame award will be accepted by his long-term partner Tammy "Sunny" Sytch. He will be inducted by his former tag team partner Dean Roberts.
TULLY BLANCHARD
TULLY BLANCHARD
The former IWF Commissioner has had a long and varied career since his professional debut in 1975. He was one of the founding members of the Four Horsemen, and held titles in promotions all over the world. He will be inducted into the Hall Of Fame by fellow Hall Of Famer and former tag team partner Arn Anderson.
DAN KROFFAT & DOUG FURNAS
DAN KROFFAT & DOUG FURNAS
The Can-Am Express were one of the great tag teams of the 1990's, enjoying success worldwide before joining the IWF where they became multiple time tag team champions. Kroffat debuted in 1982, Furnas in 1986 and upon becoming a tag team in Japan they blossomed into one of the fiercest technical teams ever seen, holding the All Asian championships on 5 seperate occasions. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame by current IWF Tag Team Champions Lance Storm & Charles Haas.
SHANE DOUGLAS
SHANE DOUGLAS
"The Franchise" was the first ever IWF World Champion back in 1995 and was one of the most successful wrestlers in Insane Championship Wrestling. Douglas made his debut in 1982, and after 24 successful years in the business he retired from in-ring action in 2004. Shane will be inducted into the Hall Of Fame by fellow ICW alumini Mick Foley.
They join Hulk Hogan, Arn Anderson, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Dynamite Kid, PJW, The Honky Tonk Man and The Barons who were inducted at the inagural ceremony last year.
They join Hulk Hogan, Arn Anderson, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Dynamite Kid, PJW, The Honky Tonk Man and The Barons who were inducted at the inagural ceremony last year.
