8 Early WWE Hall Of Fame 2016 Predictions

4. Stan Hansen

Stan Hansen worked for Vince McMahon Jr's father in the World Wide Wrestling Federation, and even challenged Bruno Sammartino for the World Title. The promotion then became known as the World Wrestling Federation, and Hansen wouldn't play a big role in the company going forward. Instead, he made a name for himself in Japan, working mainly with All Japan Pro Wrestling (he also made appearances in New Japan, but it was with AJPW that 'The Man' did the bulk of his work). In the early-90's, Hansen had a brief stint in WCW (and performed on some WWE/Japan supershows, including a bout with Hulk Hogan), but he is generally regarded as one of the greatest foreigners to ever work in the Orient. Retiring in 2001, he left behind a legacy of tough-as-boots matches. The guy was renowned for his ultra-stiff in-ring style (Vader's detached retina can vouch for that) and really gave everything he could every time he went out there to perform. Born in Knox City, Texas, he would be a perfect induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2016. Ted DiBiase Sr would be the ideal man to introduce him, because the pair worked as tag-team partners in Japan. Indeed, Hansen helped DiBiase settle into life in the country whilst touring, so there are likely some wild stories which could be recanted about those days.