The 3rd Annual Hall Of Fame Banquet will take place on the night preceding MuscleMania XVI and the IWF is pleased to announce that the following superstars are to be inducted as the Class of 2007...
KEVIN NASH
“Big Sexy” is a fondly remembered wrestler by fans of all ages. The pinnacle of his career came in 1997 when Nash lifted the IWF World Heavyweight title, defeating Stone Cold Steve Austin at that year’s Xtreme Overload pay-per-view. He went onto further success in the PWF, lifting their version of the world title on three separate occasions. As recently as March, at the Survival Ground PPV, Nash unleashed his particular brand of wrestling in the IWF to a whole new audience. Nash will be inducted by Scott Hall.
MICK FOLEY
Best-selling author he may be, but for wrestling fans Mick Foley will always be remembered for his dual roles in the IWF as The Unmutual and Cactus Jack. His crowning moment came in 2000 as Mick became one of the select few to leave MuscleMania as the World Heavyweight Champion as Cactus Jack defeated Chris Benoit. He will be inducted by his good friend, and the man who he himself inducted into the Hall Of Fame at least year’s ceremony, The Franchise Shane Douglas.
OWEN HART
Owen Hart was one of the premiere wrestlers of his time. He was also a great, great man. His achievements, including winning a 32 man tournament in 1997 to become the IWF World Heavyweight Champion were outweighed in his own mind by his love for his family. He will be inducted by his legendary brother Bret “The Hitman” Hart and his award will be accepted by his widow Martha Hart.
TERRY FUNK
If there has even been a crazier man in the IWF…we wouldn’t like to meet him. Terry is a legitimate legend of the squared circle, having made his impact wherever he went. His achievements in the IWF included a World Tag Team title reign alongside Cactus Jack, but The Funker first came to prominence during his famous NWA World Title Reign. Funk also tasted championship glory in ICW and even in his 60’s, still steps into the ring on occasions to this day. Funk will be inducted by fellow NWA legend Harley Race.
THE PUBLIC ENEMY
Johnny Grunge and Flyboy Rocco Rock hold the distinction of being the first ever IWF World Tag Team Champions as well as being the only tag team in history to lift the World Tag Titles in the IWF, PWF and the ICW. . Rocco passed away in September 2002, whilst Grunge passed away in February 2006. The hall of fame accolade will be accepted on their behalf by Rocco Rock’s father James T. Petty Sr and Johnny Grunge’s widow. The Public Enemy will be inducted by Paul Heyman.
LANCE STORM
Lance Storm is one of the most decorated superstars in the IWF’s history. He was a European Champion, a two time European Tag Team Champion, a THREE time World Tag Team Champion and a two time United Kingdom champion before injury forced him to retire from in-ring action. He was a well liked and respected member of the IWF locker room and his place in the Hall of Fame is well and truly deserved. He is to be inducted by Chris Jericho.
J-LO
J-Lo becomes the first woman to be inducted into the IWF Hall Of Fame. She was the first woman to win the recreated Womens Championship in 2002 and was involved in some of the most memorable feuds of that time. In recent years motherhood have taken her away from the squared circle, but she remains an avid follower of the IWF. She will be inducted by current IWF Superstar Xavier.
