NBA legend Dennis Rodman to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Dennis Rodman will be the fifth member of the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class. The former NBA star, known for his eccentric personality and dominant defensive play during the Chicago Bulls' 1990s dynasty, will be honored for his brief but notable stint in professional wrestling. Rodman’s involvement in the industry coincided with its peak popularity during the "Monday Night Wars," when World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) competed for viewership. Rodman’s wrestling career began in 1997 when he joined the nWo (New World Order) faction alongside the late Hollywood Hulk Hogan. He appeared in several matches that year, including a tag-team bout against Lex Luger and The Giant at Bash at the Beach during the NBA’s offseason. His most controversial moment came in 1998, when he missed a practice session while the Bulls faced the Utah Jazz in the NBA Finals. This real-life rivalry translated to the ring, as Rodman and Hogan defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone in a match at Bash at the Beach later that summer. Rodman’s final match in WCW took place in August 1999 at the Road Wild event, where he faced Macho Man Randy Savage. His brief foray into wrestling occurred during a period when the industry was gaining mainstream attention, a trend that resurfaced in 2024 when NBA stars Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Brunson brought their on-court rivalry into WWE programming. This year’s WWE Hall of Fame class also includes Stephanie McMahon, A.J. Styles, and the tag team Demolition. The induction ceremony will take place on April 17 in Las Vegas, the day before WrestleMania 42.#las_vegas #wwe_hall_of_fame #dennis_rodman #world_wrestling_federation #new_world_order
