20 Most Overdue WWE Hall Of Fame Inductions

12. Taz

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Taz was maybe the greatest World champion in ECW history, a pocket-sized murder machine who built a legacy of dominance by suplexing fools directly on their necks. His MMA-influenced style made him a forerunner of characters like Ken Shamrock and Brock Lesnar. He was a major player in the short-lived WWE/ECW war, and he later had high-profile matches against Triple H and Kurt Angle. After retiring from the ring, he became one of the original voices of the SmackDown! brand alongside Michael Cole.

Why He's Not In: After leaving WWE, Taz became one of the voices of TNA. WWE has shown willingness to allow expatriates back into the fold, but mostly when those in question continue to be valuable draws. Taz, who was last relevant to WWE as a middling commentator nearly a decade ago, isn't likely to be too high on that list.

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