This is a long shot, but anyone who has followed New Japan knows of the booking prowess of Gedo, who has written the best wrestling television regardless of promotion in the 2010s.  A former junior heavyweight star in both Japan and Mexico, Gedo might have the best wrestling mind of anyone, and perhaps (though not likely) that might be honored here.

Silver King was a lot more than one of the many Mexican luchadores who were signed by WCW in the late 1990s, but he was so much more than that.

Before the man who fooled us with his stocky physique appeared on the American scene, he was a successful tag team and singles wrestler in his native Mexico.  Along with his partner, El Texano, Silver King won the main tag titles in that country, and as a solo he ascended to the CMLL World Heavyweight Title. 

Silver King would then crack the U.S. scene with WCW, and while he was not used in a high spot, he was entertaining and did appear on five pay per views.  He returned to Mexico and would win more titles there and in Japan.

Sadly, he died in the ring in a match against Juventud Guerrera in England He suffered a heart attack and the untrained ringside attendants, including the referee were not equipped to handle the situation.  He was only 51 Years Old.

Bull Ramos was a very good mid to upper card heel who depending on the region would be a serviceable champion. Ramos is best known for his work in California and Texas, but he also was a four-time Champion in the Pacific Northwest.  Short, stocky and powerful, Ramos even had a run against Bruno Sammartino in New York.

You know that we love our Halls of Fame here…it is kind of in the name!

As such, it is interesting to us that the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame has announced five new members to their institution.  The Hall is designed to pay tribute to former players who have made lasting contributions to the game of football.  The first Class occurred in 1988.

The five inductees are:

Patrick Surtain:

Surtain went in the 2^ndRound (44^thOverall) in the 1998 Draft after being the Conference USA Player of the Year.  The Cornerback played 11 seasons, seven with Miami, where he was a three-time Pro Bowl Selection.  Surtain recorded 37 Interceptions over his career.

Fred Taylor:

Taylor was a Bowl Alliance National Champion with the Florida Gators and he stayed in the state when he was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the ninth overall pick in 1998.  Taylor played 11 years with the Jags, and another two with the New England Patriots, where he was a one-time Pro Bowler with 11,695 career Rushing Yards and 66 Rushing Touchdowns. Taylor is already a member of the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame and University Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.  Subsequently, he is also part of the “Pride of the Jaguars”, Jacksonville’s version of the Ring of Honor.

Joe Staley:

The San Francisco 49ers chose Staley 28^thOverall in 2007 from Central Michigan, and the Offensive Tackle played his entire pro career there, which extended until 2019.  Staley was a six-time Pro Bowler and 2010s All-Decade Team Selection.

Reggie Wayne:

Wayne was a 14-year veteran at Wide Receiver who was the 30^thOverall Pick from Miami in 2001.  Playing his entire career with the Indianapolis Colts, Wayne helped Indianapolis win Super Bowl XLI, and the six-time Pro Bowler accumulated 14,345 Receiving Yards with 82 Touchdowns.

Cameron Jordan:

Jordan was chosen 24^thOverall in 2011 by the New Orleans Saints, which is the team that the Defensive End still plays for.  A 2010s All-Decade Team Selection, Jordan went to six Pro Bowls and was a First Team All-Pac-10 nod in 2010 with California.

The Senior Bowl is a post-season college football game which features NFL Draft prospects who have completed their eligibility.