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All three are now in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
The WWE Champion, IC Champion, and World Heavyweight Champion
Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and CM Punk
Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and CM Punk
November 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
All three are now in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
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I wrote about the new class of Observer Hall of Famers, what went right with the voting process, the challenges some candidates still face and the new candidates for 2026.
@jessecollings.bsky.social shares his analysis on CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Sabu and others getting inducted into the WON Hall of Fame this year.
www.voicesofwrestling.com/2025/11/15/a...
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A Reflection On The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Jesse Collings shares his analysis on CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Sabu and others getting inducted into the WON Hall of Fame this year.
www.voicesofwrestling.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I wrote about the new class of Observer Hall of Famers, what went right with the voting process, the challenges some candidates still face and the new candidates for 2026.
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Always a reminder that we will continue to collect ballots even though the results are in for this year's WON HOF season.
You can DM us or email us your ballot at wonhoftracker@gmail.com.
We will make it anonymous if you are a voter and request it.
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We will make it anonymous if you are a voter and request it.
November 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Always a reminder that we will continue to collect ballots even though the results are in for this year's WON HOF season.
You can DM us or email us your ballot at wonhoftracker@gmail.com.
We will make it anonymous if you are a voter and request it.
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Dick Murdoch comes back on the ballot in 2026 after falling off the ballot this year as a tag team with Dusty Rhodes with less than 10% of the vote.
Murdoch came off the ballot in 2014 under the 15/50 rule as he only got 45% of the vote as he first came on the ballot in 1998.
Murdoch came off the ballot in 2014 under the 15/50 rule as he only got 45% of the vote as he first came on the ballot in 1998.
November 16, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Dick Murdoch comes back on the ballot in 2026 after falling off the ballot this year as a tag team with Dusty Rhodes with less than 10% of the vote.
Murdoch came off the ballot in 2014 under the 15/50 rule as he only got 45% of the vote as he first came on the ballot in 1998.
Murdoch came off the ballot in 2014 under the 15/50 rule as he only got 45% of the vote as he first came on the ballot in 1998.
Batista, Booker T and Kane will come back on the ballot in 2026 in the Modern US/Canada region.
Batista fell off the ballot in 2013 with less than 10% of the vote.
Booker T fell off the ballot in 2006 with less than 10%.
Kane fell off the ballot in 2012 with less than 10%.
Batista fell off the ballot in 2013 with less than 10% of the vote.
Booker T fell off the ballot in 2006 with less than 10%.
Kane fell off the ballot in 2012 with less than 10%.
November 15, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Batista, Booker T and Kane will come back on the ballot in 2026 in the Modern US/Canada region.
Batista fell off the ballot in 2013 with less than 10% of the vote.
Booker T fell off the ballot in 2006 with less than 10%.
Kane fell off the ballot in 2012 with less than 10%.
Batista fell off the ballot in 2013 with less than 10% of the vote.
Booker T fell off the ballot in 2006 with less than 10%.
Kane fell off the ballot in 2012 with less than 10%.
Along with Tam Nakano, the following candidates make their debut on the WON HOF ballot in 2026:
KENTA
Tibor Szakacs
Colosso Colosetti
Andreas Lambrakis
Gunther
Los Espantos
Le Petit Prince
KENTA
Tibor Szakacs
Colosso Colosetti
Andreas Lambrakis
Gunther
Los Espantos
Le Petit Prince
November 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Along with Tam Nakano, the following candidates make their debut on the WON HOF ballot in 2026:
KENTA
Tibor Szakacs
Colosso Colosetti
Andreas Lambrakis
Gunther
Los Espantos
Le Petit Prince
KENTA
Tibor Szakacs
Colosso Colosetti
Andreas Lambrakis
Gunther
Los Espantos
Le Petit Prince
In 2026, two more female candidates are added to the ballot with Kyoko Inoue and Tam Nakano.
Kyoko Inoue fell off the ballot in 2021 with less than 10% of the vote.
Tam Nakano makes her debut on the ballot.
Kyoko Inoue fell off the ballot in 2021 with less than 10% of the vote.
Tam Nakano makes her debut on the ballot.
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
In 2026, two more female candidates are added to the ballot with Kyoko Inoue and Tam Nakano.
Kyoko Inoue fell off the ballot in 2021 with less than 10% of the vote.
Tam Nakano makes her debut on the ballot.
Kyoko Inoue fell off the ballot in 2021 with less than 10% of the vote.
Tam Nakano makes her debut on the ballot.
In terms of the female candidates on the ballot and their performance in 2025:
June Byers 58%
Manami Toyota & Toshiyo Yamada 34%
Becky Lynch 28%
Io Shirai/Iyo Sky 24%
Meiko Satomura 18%
Mercedes Mone/Sasha Banks 11%
Trish Stratus 11%
June Byers 58%
Manami Toyota & Toshiyo Yamada 34%
Becky Lynch 28%
Io Shirai/Iyo Sky 24%
Meiko Satomura 18%
Mercedes Mone/Sasha Banks 11%
Trish Stratus 11%
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
In terms of the female candidates on the ballot and their performance in 2025:
June Byers 58%
Manami Toyota & Toshiyo Yamada 34%
Becky Lynch 28%
Io Shirai/Iyo Sky 24%
Meiko Satomura 18%
Mercedes Mone/Sasha Banks 11%
Trish Stratus 11%
June Byers 58%
Manami Toyota & Toshiyo Yamada 34%
Becky Lynch 28%
Io Shirai/Iyo Sky 24%
Meiko Satomura 18%
Mercedes Mone/Sasha Banks 11%
Trish Stratus 11%
Always a reminder that we will continue to collect ballots even though the results are in for this year's WON HOF season.
You can DM us or email us your ballot at wonhoftracker@gmail.com.
We will make it anonymous if you are a voter and request it.
You can DM us or email us your ballot at wonhoftracker@gmail.com.
We will make it anonymous if you are a voter and request it.
November 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Always a reminder that we will continue to collect ballots even though the results are in for this year's WON HOF season.
You can DM us or email us your ballot at wonhoftracker@gmail.com.
We will make it anonymous if you are a voter and request it.
You can DM us or email us your ballot at wonhoftracker@gmail.com.
We will make it anonymous if you are a voter and request it.
In terms of YOY % increases by Region
REST OF THE WORLD
1. Billy Joyce +9% [40% in '25 vs 31% in '24]
2. Jose Tarres +8% [57.3% in '25 vs 49.8% in '24]
3. Dominic DeNucci +7% [32% in '25 vs 25% in '24]
4. George Gordienko +4% [39% in '25 vs 35% in '24]
REST OF THE WORLD
1. Billy Joyce +9% [40% in '25 vs 31% in '24]
2. Jose Tarres +8% [57.3% in '25 vs 49.8% in '24]
3. Dominic DeNucci +7% [32% in '25 vs 25% in '24]
4. George Gordienko +4% [39% in '25 vs 35% in '24]
November 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
In terms of YOY % increases by Region
REST OF THE WORLD
1. Billy Joyce +9% [40% in '25 vs 31% in '24]
2. Jose Tarres +8% [57.3% in '25 vs 49.8% in '24]
3. Dominic DeNucci +7% [32% in '25 vs 25% in '24]
4. George Gordienko +4% [39% in '25 vs 35% in '24]
REST OF THE WORLD
1. Billy Joyce +9% [40% in '25 vs 31% in '24]
2. Jose Tarres +8% [57.3% in '25 vs 49.8% in '24]
3. Dominic DeNucci +7% [32% in '25 vs 25% in '24]
4. George Gordienko +4% [39% in '25 vs 35% in '24]
In terms of YOY % increases by Region
MODERN US/CANADA
1. Cody Rhodes +16% [64% in '25 vs 48% in '24]
2. Samoa Joe +13% [37% in '25 vs 23% in '24]
3. CM Punk +12% [64% in '25 vs 52% in '24]
4. The Hardys +12% [36% in '25 vs 23% in '24]
5. Briscoes +11% [49% in '25 vs 37% in '24]
MODERN US/CANADA
1. Cody Rhodes +16% [64% in '25 vs 48% in '24]
2. Samoa Joe +13% [37% in '25 vs 23% in '24]
3. CM Punk +12% [64% in '25 vs 52% in '24]
4. The Hardys +12% [36% in '25 vs 23% in '24]
5. Briscoes +11% [49% in '25 vs 37% in '24]
November 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
In terms of YOY % increases by Region
MODERN US/CANADA
1. Cody Rhodes +16% [64% in '25 vs 48% in '24]
2. Samoa Joe +13% [37% in '25 vs 23% in '24]
3. CM Punk +12% [64% in '25 vs 52% in '24]
4. The Hardys +12% [36% in '25 vs 23% in '24]
5. Briscoes +11% [49% in '25 vs 37% in '24]
MODERN US/CANADA
1. Cody Rhodes +16% [64% in '25 vs 48% in '24]
2. Samoa Joe +13% [37% in '25 vs 23% in '24]
3. CM Punk +12% [64% in '25 vs 52% in '24]
4. The Hardys +12% [36% in '25 vs 23% in '24]
5. Briscoes +11% [49% in '25 vs 37% in '24]
In terms of YOY % increases by Region
MEXICO
1. Gran Hamada +33% [75% in 2025 vs 43% in 2024]
2. Dorrell Dixon +22% [75% in 2025 vs 53% in 2024]
3. Mascarita Sagrada +1% [26% in 2025 vs 24% in 2024]
4. Volador Jr +1% [25.2% in 2025 vs 24.7% in 2024]
MEXICO
1. Gran Hamada +33% [75% in 2025 vs 43% in 2024]
2. Dorrell Dixon +22% [75% in 2025 vs 53% in 2024]
3. Mascarita Sagrada +1% [26% in 2025 vs 24% in 2024]
4. Volador Jr +1% [25.2% in 2025 vs 24.7% in 2024]
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
In terms of YOY % increases by Region
MEXICO
1. Gran Hamada +33% [75% in 2025 vs 43% in 2024]
2. Dorrell Dixon +22% [75% in 2025 vs 53% in 2024]
3. Mascarita Sagrada +1% [26% in 2025 vs 24% in 2024]
4. Volador Jr +1% [25.2% in 2025 vs 24.7% in 2024]
MEXICO
1. Gran Hamada +33% [75% in 2025 vs 43% in 2024]
2. Dorrell Dixon +22% [75% in 2025 vs 53% in 2024]
3. Mascarita Sagrada +1% [26% in 2025 vs 24% in 2024]
4. Volador Jr +1% [25.2% in 2025 vs 24.7% in 2024]
In terms of YOY % increases by Region
JAPAN
1. Zach Sabre Jr. +33% [50% in '25 vs 16% in '24]
2. Bobby Bruns +6% [63% in '25 vs 56% in '24]
3. Koichi Yoshizawa +6% [43% in '25 vs 37% in '24]
4. Hayabusa +6% [59% in '25 vs 53% in '24]
5. Tiger Jeet Singh +5% [32% vs 27%]
JAPAN
1. Zach Sabre Jr. +33% [50% in '25 vs 16% in '24]
2. Bobby Bruns +6% [63% in '25 vs 56% in '24]
3. Koichi Yoshizawa +6% [43% in '25 vs 37% in '24]
4. Hayabusa +6% [59% in '25 vs 53% in '24]
5. Tiger Jeet Singh +5% [32% vs 27%]
November 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
In terms of YOY % increases by Region
JAPAN
1. Zach Sabre Jr. +33% [50% in '25 vs 16% in '24]
2. Bobby Bruns +6% [63% in '25 vs 56% in '24]
3. Koichi Yoshizawa +6% [43% in '25 vs 37% in '24]
4. Hayabusa +6% [59% in '25 vs 53% in '24]
5. Tiger Jeet Singh +5% [32% vs 27%]
JAPAN
1. Zach Sabre Jr. +33% [50% in '25 vs 16% in '24]
2. Bobby Bruns +6% [63% in '25 vs 56% in '24]
3. Koichi Yoshizawa +6% [43% in '25 vs 37% in '24]
4. Hayabusa +6% [59% in '25 vs 53% in '24]
5. Tiger Jeet Singh +5% [32% vs 27%]
n terms of YOY % increases by Region:
HISTORICAL US/Canada
1. Cowboy Bob Ellis +9% [37% in 2025 vs 28% in 2024]
2. June Byers +7% [58% vs 50%]
3. Wild Bull Curry +6% [37% vs 31%]
4. Von Erichs +6% [53% vs 47%]
5. Black Gordman & Great Goliath +6 [26% vs 20%]
HISTORICAL US/Canada
1. Cowboy Bob Ellis +9% [37% in 2025 vs 28% in 2024]
2. June Byers +7% [58% vs 50%]
3. Wild Bull Curry +6% [37% vs 31%]
4. Von Erichs +6% [53% vs 47%]
5. Black Gordman & Great Goliath +6 [26% vs 20%]
November 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
n terms of YOY % increases by Region:
HISTORICAL US/Canada
1. Cowboy Bob Ellis +9% [37% in 2025 vs 28% in 2024]
2. June Byers +7% [58% vs 50%]
3. Wild Bull Curry +6% [37% vs 31%]
4. Von Erichs +6% [53% vs 47%]
5. Black Gordman & Great Goliath +6 [26% vs 20%]
HISTORICAL US/Canada
1. Cowboy Bob Ellis +9% [37% in 2025 vs 28% in 2024]
2. June Byers +7% [58% vs 50%]
3. Wild Bull Curry +6% [37% vs 31%]
4. Von Erichs +6% [53% vs 47%]
5. Black Gordman & Great Goliath +6 [26% vs 20%]
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CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and Sabu among eight inductees to Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame
CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and Sabu among eight inductees to Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Friday, inducting eight new members.
www.postwrestling.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and Sabu among eight inductees to Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame
The "Death Bump" for the WON HOF continues to have some validity as here were the increases for these candidates:
Gran Hamada - 75.2% of the vote, 33% increase from last year
Sabu - 64.1% of the vote, not on the ballot last year
Cowboy Bob Ellis - 37%, 9% increase
Gran Hamada - 75.2% of the vote, 33% increase from last year
Sabu - 64.1% of the vote, not on the ballot last year
Cowboy Bob Ellis - 37%, 9% increase
November 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The "Death Bump" for the WON HOF continues to have some validity as here were the increases for these candidates:
Gran Hamada - 75.2% of the vote, 33% increase from last year
Sabu - 64.1% of the vote, not on the ballot last year
Cowboy Bob Ellis - 37%, 9% increase
Gran Hamada - 75.2% of the vote, 33% increase from last year
Sabu - 64.1% of the vote, not on the ballot last year
Cowboy Bob Ellis - 37%, 9% increase
Here's some numbers with the voters of each region:
- Historical US/Canada: 408 [405 last year]
-Japan: 314 [282 last year]
-Mexico: 238 [188 last year]
-Modern US/Canada: 449 [460 last year]
-Rest of the World: 218 [212 last year]
- Historical US/Canada: 408 [405 last year]
-Japan: 314 [282 last year]
-Mexico: 238 [188 last year]
-Modern US/Canada: 449 [460 last year]
-Rest of the World: 218 [212 last year]
November 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Here's some numbers with the voters of each region:
- Historical US/Canada: 408 [405 last year]
-Japan: 314 [282 last year]
-Mexico: 238 [188 last year]
-Modern US/Canada: 449 [460 last year]
-Rest of the World: 218 [212 last year]
- Historical US/Canada: 408 [405 last year]
-Japan: 314 [282 last year]
-Mexico: 238 [188 last year]
-Modern US/Canada: 449 [460 last year]
-Rest of the World: 218 [212 last year]
Volador did not decrease 16%. Thanks to Ethan Tyler.
Adrian Street is next on the list with -7%
Adrian Street is next on the list with -7%
In terms of % of YOY decreases, here were the top 10:
Volador Jr -16%
El Hijo del Santo & Octagon -16%
The Royal Brothers -15%
Ole Anderson -14%
Angel Blanco & Dr. Wagner -13%
Kevin Sullivan -10%
Yoshihiro Takayama -9%
Toyota & Yamada -9%
Iron Sheik -9%
Joe Higuchi -8%
Volador Jr -16%
El Hijo del Santo & Octagon -16%
The Royal Brothers -15%
Ole Anderson -14%
Angel Blanco & Dr. Wagner -13%
Kevin Sullivan -10%
Yoshihiro Takayama -9%
Toyota & Yamada -9%
Iron Sheik -9%
Joe Higuchi -8%
November 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Volador did not decrease 16%. Thanks to Ethan Tyler.
Adrian Street is next on the list with -7%
Adrian Street is next on the list with -7%
In terms of % of YOY decreases, here were the top 10:
Volador Jr -16%
El Hijo del Santo & Octagon -16%
The Royal Brothers -15%
Ole Anderson -14%
Angel Blanco & Dr. Wagner -13%
Kevin Sullivan -10%
Yoshihiro Takayama -9%
Toyota & Yamada -9%
Iron Sheik -9%
Joe Higuchi -8%
Volador Jr -16%
El Hijo del Santo & Octagon -16%
The Royal Brothers -15%
Ole Anderson -14%
Angel Blanco & Dr. Wagner -13%
Kevin Sullivan -10%
Yoshihiro Takayama -9%
Toyota & Yamada -9%
Iron Sheik -9%
Joe Higuchi -8%
November 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
In terms of % of YOY decreases, here were the top 10:
Volador Jr -16%
El Hijo del Santo & Octagon -16%
The Royal Brothers -15%
Ole Anderson -14%
Angel Blanco & Dr. Wagner -13%
Kevin Sullivan -10%
Yoshihiro Takayama -9%
Toyota & Yamada -9%
Iron Sheik -9%
Joe Higuchi -8%
Volador Jr -16%
El Hijo del Santo & Octagon -16%
The Royal Brothers -15%
Ole Anderson -14%
Angel Blanco & Dr. Wagner -13%
Kevin Sullivan -10%
Yoshihiro Takayama -9%
Toyota & Yamada -9%
Iron Sheik -9%
Joe Higuchi -8%
In terms of % of YOY jumps, here were the top 10:
Zach Sabre Jr. +33%
Gran Hamada +33%
Spiros Arion +32%
Dorrell Dixon +22%
Otto Wanz +16%
Cody Rhodes +16%
Samoa Joe +13%
CM Punk +12%
The Hardys +12%
The Briscoes +12%
Zach Sabre Jr. +33%
Gran Hamada +33%
Spiros Arion +32%
Dorrell Dixon +22%
Otto Wanz +16%
Cody Rhodes +16%
Samoa Joe +13%
CM Punk +12%
The Hardys +12%
The Briscoes +12%
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
In terms of % of YOY jumps, here were the top 10:
Zach Sabre Jr. +33%
Gran Hamada +33%
Spiros Arion +32%
Dorrell Dixon +22%
Otto Wanz +16%
Cody Rhodes +16%
Samoa Joe +13%
CM Punk +12%
The Hardys +12%
The Briscoes +12%
Zach Sabre Jr. +33%
Gran Hamada +33%
Spiros Arion +32%
Dorrell Dixon +22%
Otto Wanz +16%
Cody Rhodes +16%
Samoa Joe +13%
CM Punk +12%
The Hardys +12%
The Briscoes +12%
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John Pollock covers the news from Friday, November 14
Today’s News:
- Frankie Kazarian wins the TNA Championship
- TNA Turning Point
- UFC 322
- SmackDown card
- John Cena to wrestle on Raw
- WON Hall of Fame inductees
Double Double & Espresso members:
www.patreon.com/posts/143596...
Today’s News:
- Frankie Kazarian wins the TNA Championship
- TNA Turning Point
- UFC 322
- SmackDown card
- John Cena to wrestle on Raw
- WON Hall of Fame inductees
Double Double & Espresso members:
www.patreon.com/posts/143596...
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
John Pollock covers the news from Friday, November 14
Today’s News:
- Frankie Kazarian wins the TNA Championship
- TNA Turning Point
- UFC 322
- SmackDown card
- John Cena to wrestle on Raw
- WON Hall of Fame inductees
Double Double & Espresso members:
www.patreon.com/posts/143596...
Today’s News:
- Frankie Kazarian wins the TNA Championship
- TNA Turning Point
- UFC 322
- SmackDown card
- John Cena to wrestle on Raw
- WON Hall of Fame inductees
Double Double & Espresso members:
www.patreon.com/posts/143596...
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2026 Season of The Ballot Podcast:
KENTA, Tam Nakano, Tibor Szakacs, Colosso Colosetti, Andreas Lambrakis, Gunther, Los Espantos, and Le Petit Prince
KENTA, Tam Nakano, Tibor Szakacs, Colosso Colosetti, Andreas Lambrakis, Gunther, Los Espantos, and Le Petit Prince
November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
2026 Season of The Ballot Podcast:
KENTA, Tam Nakano, Tibor Szakacs, Colosso Colosetti, Andreas Lambrakis, Gunther, Los Espantos, and Le Petit Prince
KENTA, Tam Nakano, Tibor Szakacs, Colosso Colosetti, Andreas Lambrakis, Gunther, Los Espantos, and Le Petit Prince