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Post by tenup on Jan 23, 2021 7:00:41 GMT -5
This is one celebrity who should have a rightful spot in the Hall of Fame. Back in the early 90's Arsenio help promote many WWF events and had many legends and current hall of famers on his late night show. However Arsenio has never seemed to be acknowledged in any WWE promotion or media. Some might say other talk show host like Regis had similar connections with WWE but I'd argue the magic all happened on Arsenio Hall's show.
How hasn't this man been inducted is beyond me. If he were mentioned for the upcoming class of HOF it would be welcomed and well deserved imo. Anyone else think he deserves the spot?
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Post by bababooey on Jan 23, 2021 9:25:44 GMT -5
You do actually make a valid point. He has just as much validity as most of the others in the celebrity wing. I almost feel like since the 90s, the media in general has pretty much forgotten him. Like he pops up here and there, but he isn’t really a big deal anymore. That’s probably why WWE hasn’t considered him. They kinda look for cross promotion opportunities. If they feel like they aren’t getting anything from it, they probably won’t indict him.
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Post by rkmo: 9 Month Warning on Jan 23, 2021 9:39:13 GMT -5
You do actually make a valid point. He has just as much validity as most of the others in the celebrity wing. I almost feel like since the 90s, the media in general has pretty much forgotten him. Like he pops up here and there, but he isn’t really a big deal anymore. That’s probably why WWE hasn’t considered him. They kinda look for cross promotion opportunities. If they feel like they aren’t getting anything from it, they probably won’t indict him. *induct. Not being a stickler on grammar, but it does make a huge difference lol Back to topic though, WWE does like that synergy and rub. They like headline grabbers, those who Vince likes and who he doesn't feel make the company look "lowbrow". |
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Post by LA Times on Jan 23, 2021 9:55:22 GMT -5
He gave a big platform for a lot of wrestlers in the early 90s, always treated them with respect and never looked down on them, unlike other TV show hosts. But the problem is that he hasnt been relevant in over 20 years. Do fans in their early 20s even know who Arsenio Hall is?
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Post by Jackass Pacific on Jan 23, 2021 10:07:37 GMT -5
but he’ll take away a spot from someone more deserving!
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Post by tenup on Jan 23, 2021 14:52:11 GMT -5
but he’ll take away a spot from someone more deserving! He is way deserving so that's not a valid argument at all. And as far as relevance goes 80% of the Hall of Famers are from bygone eras and are hardly relevant in the media today. |
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Post by Jackass Pacific on Jan 23, 2021 19:24:13 GMT -5
but he’ll take away a spot from someone more deserving! He is way deserving so that's not a valid argument at all. And as far as relevance goes 80% of the Hall of Famers are from bygone eras and are hardly relevant in the media today. i was mocking the people that complain about wrestlers/celebrities that get inducted |
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Post by CM Tusk on Jan 23, 2021 21:20:46 GMT -5
Honestly I love the celebrity wing, as long as it’s celebrities that have contributed to the business. Arsenio would make sense. All for it.
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Post by Jackass Pacific on Jan 23, 2021 21:27:30 GMT -5
Honestly I love the celebrity wing, as long as it’s celebrities that have contributed to the business. Arsenio would make sense. All for it. i’m surprised motörhead hasn’t gone in the celebrity wing. they made 3 songs for hhh AND he was good friends with lemmy. seems like they should be a shoe in at this point |
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Post by CM Tusk on Jan 23, 2021 21:40:49 GMT -5
Honestly I love the celebrity wing, as long as it’s celebrities that have contributed to the business. Arsenio would make sense. All for it. i’m surprised motörhead hasn’t gone in the celebrity wing. they made 3 songs for hhh AND he was good friends with lemmy. seems like they should be a shoe in at this point Thought for sure they were going in with last years class |
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Post by bababooey on Jan 23, 2021 23:21:16 GMT -5
You do actually make a valid point. He has just as much validity as most of the others in the celebrity wing. I almost feel like since the 90s, the media in general has pretty much forgotten him. Like he pops up here and there, but he isn’t really a big deal anymore. That’s probably why WWE hasn’t considered him. They kinda look for cross promotion opportunities. If they feel like they aren’t getting anything from it, they probably won’t indict him. *induct. Not being a stickler on grammar, but it does make a huge difference lol Back to topic though, WWE does like that synergy and rub. They like headline grabbers, those who Vince likes and who he doesn't feel make the company look "lowbrow". Lol autocorrect strikes again |
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Post by JC Motors on Jan 24, 2021 17:38:03 GMT -5
I mean there are other Celebrities who could go in as well.
There is
Cyndi Lauper
Dennis Rodman
David Arquette
Bob Barker
Muhammad Ali
John Stossell
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Post by nibs92 on Jan 24, 2021 17:52:02 GMT -5
Wonder if the backlash from Hogan denying abusing steroids is a factor?
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Post by rowdy1971 on Jan 25, 2021 17:29:10 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind. Arsenio is a heck of a nice guy and they should have him in.
However is think Regis should go in before Arsenio does. Regis did a heck of a lot for wrestling over his years. I checked, and I didn't see that he was already in.
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Post by TheEvilDoink1987 on Jan 26, 2021 13:34:05 GMT -5
I like this idea a lot although it is true that there isn't much buzz these days surrounding Arsenio Hall and that seems to be almost more important to WWE than what the person contributed to the business.
The heyday of WWF stars being on his show was a little before my time, but rewatching those interviews now he really did treat them with respect and not only did Arsenio help build the character/match/angle, it was always very entertaining.
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Jan 26, 2021 19:00:20 GMT -5
He would probably be in by now if the relaunch of his show a few years ago had stuck around. As it stands, WWE has access to huge stars now so he’ll probably never be at the top of the list when they could go with the likes of Flo Rida, Hugh Jackman and Bad Bunny. Even in terms of talk show hosts, they’ve got access to Kimmel, Fallon, Conan, Corden etc. His wrestler stuff back in the day was a highlight though, back before social media and podcasts, when it was rare to see a wrestler in another context.
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Jan 28, 2021 22:14:48 GMT -5
With the celebrity wing. I fear Snooki will one day enter the Hall of Fame too.... smh
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