Dennis Rodman to Be Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame Basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman is set to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, according to sources who shared the news with ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. The announcement highlights Rodman’s unique crossover between sports and entertainment, as the five-time NBA champion with the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls will join the ranks of other notable athletes in WWE’s celebrity wing. Rodman’s professional wrestling career, though brief, includes four matches in the industry, three of which were with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). His debut in WCW occurred in 1997, and he became a memorable figure during the 1998 NBA Finals. During that time, he famously skipped a practice session to appear on WCW’s "Monday Nitro," where he participated in a tag team match. Partnering with Hulk Hogan, Rodman faced off against Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone, a moment that remains a highlight of his wrestling career. WWE’s Hall of Fame ceremony, which honors celebrities and sports figures, has previously welcomed icons such as Pete Rose, William Perry, Bob Uecker, Mike Tyson, and Muhammad Ali. The induction of Rodman will take place on April 17 in Las Vegas as part of WrestleMania weekend, a celebration of wrestling’s most iconic events. Rodman’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011 underscores his legacy in the sport, but his inclusion in WWE’s Hall of Fame marks a significant recognition of his broader cultural impact. The ceremony will further cement his status as a multifaceted figure who transcended traditional sports boundaries.#las_vegas #wwe_hall_of_fame #wrestlemania #dennis_rodman #wcw
Roman Reigns Returns to Raw as WWE Sets Stage for WrestleMania Roman Reigns is set to make a return to WWE Raw, with his title match against The Second City Saint at WrestleMania approaching. The event will air live on Netflix this Monday at 8 ET/5 PT. The storyline will explore how Reigns plans to respond to the upcoming championship clash, marking a pivotal moment in his storyline. The Raw preview highlights several key matches, including a Women’s Intercontinental Championship showdown between AJ Lee and Bayley. Bayley, who won a Gauntlet Match last week, will challenge Lee for the title. Additionally, the episode will feature Brock Lesnar’s return to Raw, as he seeks to determine who will answer his WrestleMania challenge. Stephanie Vaquer, the Women’s World Champion, will face Raquel Rodriguez of The Judgment Day in a match that adds tension ahead of her WrestleMania title defense against Liv Morgan. Another notable matchup involves “Original” El Grande Americano and El Grande Americano, who will collide in a one-on-one showdown to settle their rivalry. Maxxine Dupri and Nattie will square off in a highly personal match following Dupri’s recent attack on Nattie, who had criticized her. The episode will also include other featured matchups, with all action set to stream on Netflix. The Raw preview underscores the event’s significance as WWE prepares for WrestleMania, with multiple storylines converging to build anticipation for the main event. The episode promises to deliver high-stakes action and dramatic developments for the WWE roster.#netflix #aj_lee #wwe #roman_reigns #wrestlemania
