WWE HOF delayed – Details Inside

Partial Source: Pwinsider

– WWE.com has added Drew Carey to its Hall of Fame inductees section. The Price Is Right host was announced today via press release as the latest inductee into the Hall.

– Abdullah the Butcher was originally scheduled to be announced as the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2011 tonight on Monday Night Raw, but said plans were changed last week due to WWE officials reaching an agreement with Drew Carey. The organization issued a press release today touting the celebrity’s induction into the Hall. Speaking of the Hall of Fame, Sunny is being pushed as the “Original Diva.”

Drew Carey confirmed for WWE HOF

WWE Entertainment issued the following press release this morning:

DREW CAREY TO ENTER WWE HALL OF FAME

WWE is proud to announce the newest member of the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame — comedian and game show host Drew Carey. The WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony presented by THQ’s “WWE All Stars” will take place at the Phillips Arena on Saturday, April 2 and the one-hour TV special will air Monday, April 4 at 8/7c on USA Network.

Drew Carey is the latest member of the celebrity wing of the WWE Hall of Fame, joining the likes of Pete Rose, Bob Uecker and William “Refrigerator” Perry. Other members of the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame Class include “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, “Bullet” Bob Armstrong and the original WWE Diva, Sunny.

Carey established his place in WWE history as a surprise entrant in the 2001 Royal Rumble. However, Carey’s fortunes quickly turned, when the massive WWE Superstar Kane entered the ring, prompting Carey to eliminate himself from the match.

Carey, a former United States Marine Reservist, is the host of “The Price Is Right” and star of “The Drew Carey Show” and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”. Carey will lead a cast of improvisation all-stars, including Ryan Styles, Colin Mochrie, Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood and Kathy Kinney, in the new series “Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza,” which premieres April 11 at 8 pm ET/PT on GSN. Each episode will showcase a half-hour of improvised sketch comedy complete with audience participation.

More on ‘Sunny’ to WWE HOF – possible inductors?

Sunny was announced last night on RAW as the latest inductee for WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2011.
Sunny, who’s real name is Tammy Sytch, commented on the announcement on her Facebook account.

“Thank you to everyone for the congratulatory messages…..It means the world to me,” she wrote. “I couldn’t be happier or prouder to be given this amazing opportunity. Thanks to the WWE for thinking that highly of me. And to my facebook family, sorry I had to lie to you all this whole time, lololol. :)”

Sytch persistently denied online reports that she would be announced for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class, saying as late as yesterday that she was appearing for Ring of Honor during WrestleMania weekend. Sytch revealed today that she kept the news secret since January 10th. She did?!

Her inductor, however, was not announced. She speculated that all of the current WWE Divas will pay tribute to her by inducting her together.

Bret Hart Speaks – Cole/Lawler, Lay-Cool, Sunny/HBK/HOF

Bret Hart recently answered some questions on Twitter, here are the highlights…

On Cole vs. Lawler: “I hope Lawler rag, bags, and shags (that’s british slang) him royally at WM.”

On LayCool’s Parody Of Him: “Yes, I did. They did a good job. Michelle McCool is such a pro. Despite her beauty, she can stay heel which is difficult”

On His Favorite PPV: “The SummerSlam PPV has always been a favorite. Almost always had a good match at that event.”

On His Least Favorite PPV: “Survivor Series. The initial concept was lame.”

On Sunny & HBK In The Hall of Fame: “It’s kind of ironic. We’re all enjoying sunny days again. haha ;)”

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Video: ‘Bullet’ Bob Armstrong HOF Announcement

The next HOF Inductee revealed following RAW!

“Bullet” Bob Armstrong, the patriarch of the Armstrong family, is the latest inductee to be announced for WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2011 (presented by THQ’s WWE All Stars, in stores March 29).

The announcement was made on WWE.com instead of RAW, likely due to time constraints.

The current Hall of Fame class includes Shawn Michaels, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and Armstrong. Duggan will be inducted by “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. Michaels and Armstrong’s inductors have yet to be announced.

It’s likely the promo will air on NXT and SmackDown! this week.

Steve Austin on RAW next week & HOF-RAW?

– It’s interesting to note that there was no WWE Hall of Fame video package on RAW this week. B.G. James (Road Dogg) tweeted the following yesterday: “Look for Bob Armstrong package on Raw tonight. Fifty years in the business.” It’s possible they’ll air it on SD! this week instead (timing issues?). “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and Shawn “HBK” Michaels have already been announced for this years WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

– It was announced on RAW this week that “Stone Cold” Steve Austin will appear live on RAW next week. This is likely to promote Tough Enough and WrestleMania.