7 WWE Hall of Fame Stories WWE Doesn’t Want You To Know!

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Like any other Hall Of Fame in music, sports, film, or other – there is always controversy surrounding the inducted class!

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1. Paul Orndorff – “A Wonderful Trashing”

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2. Bruno Sammartino – “Delaying Bruno”

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3. Superstar Billy Graham Leaves the WWE Hall of Fame

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4. Jerry Lawler – “A King Is Crowned”

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The WWE Hall of Fame has produced infamous backstage stories and its fair share of bizarre moments -- things WWE doesn't want their fans to know!

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7 WWE Hall of Fame Stories WWE Doesn’t Want You To Know!

Like any other Hall Of Fame in music, sports, film, or other – there is always controversy surrounding the inducted class!

1. Paul Orndorff – “A Wonderful Trashing”

Off-screen, however, Paul was more eager to let his feelings show on what he truly thought of the WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony.

2. Bruno Sammartino – “Delaying Bruno”

3. Superstar Billy Graham Leaves the WWE Hall of Fame

"2004 saw the induction of former world champion Superstar Billy Graham. Yet, in 2011, he became the first entrant to walk out voluntarily!"

4. Jerry Lawler – “A King Is Crowned”

The WWE Hall of Fame has produced infamous backstage stories and its fair share of bizarre moments -- things WWE doesn't want their fans to know!

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