WWE.com has now confirmed the story that was leaked then removed from their site last Friday: Stone Cold Steve Austin will lead the Class of 2009 into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania weekend.
Here’s the official statement from WWE.com:
It’s time to raise a glass — of beer, naturally — to the most popular WWE Superstar in history, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
It’s official! The six-time WWE Champion will be inducted into the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame on April 4 in his home state of Texas at Houston’s Toyota Center, the night before WrestleMania XXV. “Stone Cold” is the first Superstar announced for this year’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in what promises to be one “Hell Yeah” of an evening.
Who Is Inducting Steve Austin – This Is A Freakin’ SHOCKER – TNA STAR!!!
WWE: WWE Reportedly Dealing With “Significant” Visa Issues, Shawn Michaels on His Evolution as WWE NXT Mentor, Otis, Akira Tozawa, & Grayson Waller Scheduled For NXT House Shows in June
Various: MLW Introduces New Southern Crown Championship at 6/13 MLW Fusion Show, AKIRA Opens Up About Masha Slamovich Domestic Abuse Situation, Current Card for 6/20 AAA TV Show, Indies/Misc.
Kris Statlander on Her Belief There Is Something To Learn From Every Single Match, Potential of Her Going Into AEW All In 2026 as TBS Champion Again, & Having Her Scars from Bed of Nails Spot from Women’s Blood & Guts Match Tattooed on Her Back
