Washington Washington. Just like WWE holds Hall of Fame ceremonies right before the Showcase of the Immortals, TNA does the same as they have recently inducted some of their promotion's most iconic wrestlers. TNA recently hosted the Bound for Glory pay-per-view, where former WWE Superstars Rhino and Bob Ryder were inducted into their Hall of Fame. The Class of 2024 was a special one, but it could be even more special because they planned to include one of the promotion's veteran superstars who is currently associated with WWE. But the Connecticut-based promotion rejected his petition.
Rhino and Bob Ryder were inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame for the Class of 2024, which took place before Bound for Glory. But there were other names under consideration for this year's class. According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select, pure TNA superstar Monty Brown was also being considered for induction into the Hall of Fame. But Matt Hardy revealed that TNA management and officials were unable to contact him. Hardy believes he is 'off the grid' and 'being in Detroit he would have been a really great candidate.'
Another big name that was heavily considered was WWE Superstar and TNA Legend, AJ Styles. Reports claim that TNA pitched WWE's plan to include Styles, but they turned down the opportunity. TNA sources claimed that the Phenomenal's recent injury and ongoing storylines were one of the major factors in the rejection.
Fans may feel that WWE is letting TNA down by not giving AJ Styles the opportunity to be inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame. But recent history shows that both wrestling promotions have had a great working relationship as they have included inter-promotion matches. Stars such as Joe Hendry, Jordan Grace, Zachary Wentz and others have appeared in WWE matches on the NXT brand. Additionally, it should be mentioned that a WWE talent had previously appeared in TNA, when The Rock sent an induction message via video during Ken Shamrock's Hall of Fame induction.
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