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WrestleMania 41 Honors Legends, Shadows Linger with Luger’s Absence

4/21/2025

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WWE Honors Legends

WrestleMania 41 celebrated the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025, honoring legends like Paul "Triple H" Levesque, Michelle McCool, Lex Luger, and The Natural Disasters. The night was electrified as Bret Hart and Steve Austin received the Immortal Moment Award for their iconic WrestleMania 13 clash, while Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff were remembered as legacy inductees. Luger’s absence cast a shadow over the festivities.

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Austin Advocates Change

The 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony kicked off in Winchester, Nevada, at 1 a.m. ET, stretching nearly three and a half hours. Steve Austin voiced his frustration over the late start, advocating for an earlier kickoff. The night celebrated his legendary clash with Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13, marking it as an unforgettable "Immortal Moment."

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WWE Honors Legends

WrestleMania 41 celebrated the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025, honoring legends like Paul "Triple H" Levesque, Michelle McCool, Lex Luger, and The Natural Disasters. The night was electrified as Bret Hart and Steve Austin received the Immortal Moment Award for their iconic WrestleMania 13 clash, while Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff were remembered as legacy inductees. Luger’s absence cast a shadow over the festivities.

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