8 Ups & 6 Downs From WWE Hall Of Fame 2020 & 2021

5. A Fine Speech To Close On

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The longest speech from either show belonged to Kane, who closed the Class of 2021 on a relatively lengthy but engaging run through everything that had brought him to this point.

That his vignette didn't shy away from some of his career's more ridiculous moments (like launching Shane McMahon into a flaming dumpster) was appreciated, as such things are as important to his mixed legacy as his incredible introductory storyline and feud with The Undertaker.

When he hit the podium, Kane covered a lot of ground, spending time talking about his mother's influence on his life and career as well as shouting out several backstage crew members by name. Given how long and successful his wrestling career was, this was refreshing. If anyone could have spent 15 minutes stroking their own ego here, it would be Kane, but he didn't do that.

Likening teaming up with Undertaker and Paul Bearer to joining the Chicago Bulls alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, Kane struck the right balance here.

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