10 Things WWE Wants You To Forget About WrestleMania 40
9. Four Hall Of Fame Class Of 2024 Members Never Had A Match At WrestleMania
The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 included Paul Heyman, Lia Maivia, Bull Nakano, and Thunderbolt Patterson, each of whom made significant contributions to the business without ever competing in a match at WrestleMania.
Paul Heyman is renowned for his managerial and promotional skills rather than in-ring competition. As the mastermind behind Extreme Championship Wrestling and the advocate for numerous top WWE superstars, Heyman's influence has been felt in countless WrestleMania moments, but he's never stepped into the ring as a competitor.
Lia Maivia, a trailblazing promoter and matriarch of the Anoa'i wrestling dynasty, played a crucial role in the industry, particularly in Hawaii. Her contributions were behind the scenes, shaping the careers of many wrestlers, including her grandson, The Rock. Her legacy is celebrated, but she wasn't a wrestler herself.
Bull Nakano is a legendary figure in women's wrestling, known for her fierce style and memorable matches in Japan and WWE. Despite her impact and popularity, Nakano's WWE tenure did not coincide with a WrestleMania appearance, as her most notable WWE matches occurred on other events.
Thunderbolt Patterson was a charismatic and influential wrestler whose career peaked before the WrestleMania era began. Known for his powerful promos and in-ring prowess, Patterson's contributions to wrestling were significant, but he retired before the Granddaddy of Them All became the global phenomenon it is today.
These inductees have left an indelible mark on professional wrestling through their unique contributions, but when it comes to in-ring WrestleMania moments: they've got nothing.