Orlando, Florida – The prestigious WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was celebrated during WrestleMania 41, but one notable absence was felt when Lex Luger failed to make an appearance.
The distinguished Class of 2025 included headliner and WWE Chief Corporate Officer, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, along with Michelle McCool, The Natural Disasters, and the memorable showdown between Bret Hart and Steve Austin at WrestleMania 13, which was recognized as the inaugural “Immortal Moment.” Additionally, Ivan Koloff, Dory Funk Sr., and Kamala were honored posthumously as part of the Legacy wing.
During the ceremony on Friday night, each core member of the Class graced the stage to accept their well-deserved accolades. John “Earthquake” Tenta’s family, accompanied by Fred “Typhoon” Ottman, accepted the award on behalf of The Natural Disasters. Diamond Dallas Page had the honor of inducting Luger, while The Undertaker inducted McCool. CM Punk celebrated Hart and Austin, with Shawn Michaels ready to induct Levesque.
As is tradition, the core Class made an appearance at WrestleMania 41 ahead of the main event scheduled for Saturday. However, fans and fellow inductees noticed Luger’s absence. Reports indicated that Luger had been busy appearing at WrestleCon events throughout the week, leaving fans speculating on the reason for his no-show at the Hall of Fame ceremony.
During the event, Ottman, alongside Tenta’s family, paid tribute to their late loved one. Levesque, being the only Class member to receive a grand entrance, took on the responsibility of individually congratulating each inductee present, showcasing his dual roles as honoree and executive within the WWE organization.