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Ice Cube talks about N.W.A.'s RRHOF Snub

Mar 15, 2014

In a recent article with the Associated Press, Ice Cube, who was in the influential Hip Hop Group, N.W.A., he was asked about his group’s failure to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first two year’s of eligibility.

"It sucks. But it's understandable. We really only had one album together. They had two albums as a group. I'm sure that groups that have been together longer can make a better argument. This just lets you know how much we need a Hip-Hop Hall of Fame of our own."

Realistically, this is not exactly a snub yet. Unlike other perceived snubs, N.W.A. was nominated in their first two years of eligibility, certainly indicating that they are on Cleveland’s radar. In their year of eligibility, Public Enemy was also a nominee, and as we have seen the Nominating Committee to mix genres with their inductees. We were a little surprised after their second consecutive nomination for them not to be included, but if they fail to get in next year, we will call it a certifiable snub. Incidentally, N.W.A. has been ranked in our top twenty since they became eligible.

As for a Hip Hop Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has certainly been progressive regarding that genre, much to the dismay of traditional Rock fans. Ice Cube won’t have to wait long for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, should that be something he covets.

Carlos Colon to the WWE HOF

Mar 12, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

Tonight on the tapings of Friday Night Smackdown, it was announced that Carlos Colon will be entering the WWE Hall of Fame. Colon debuted in professional wrestling in 1966, but citing a need for a solid promotion in his native Puerto Rico, he co-created, the World Wrestling Council, which would become a major promotion.

Colon would become the promotion’s champion multiple times, and his decades long feud with Abdullah the Butcher is still legendary on the Caribbean Island. In 1983, it appeared to the WWC faithful that he won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Ric Flair when he defeated Flair in San Juan, however this was not recognized by the NWA, and Carlos was referred to as the “Universal” Champion in Puerto Rico from then on.

In regards to the WWE, Colon’s highest profile appearance was as a participant in the 1993 Royal Rumble. Since our website’s inception, Colon has been lodged in the top twenty of those who should be considered for the WWE Hall of Fame.

Carlos Colon is the father of former WWE Superstar, Carlito, and the father and nephew of Los Matadors, who formerly wrestled as Primo and Epico. We congratulate Carlos on this honor.

Barry Bonds: "Without a Doubt"

Mar 11, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

Barry Bonds has re-emerged in the world of Baseball, as he again donned a San Francisco Giants uniform as an Instructor in Spring Training. Whether or not, this ushers in a full time return to the sport is up in the air, but considering how many tainted figures have returned to Baseball after the taint of PEDs (McGwire, Giambi, Pettitte), there is certainly enough room for Barry Bonds; especially one who seems “nicer”.

As expected, Bonds was met with reporters and actually seemed to enjoy the interaction. He showed vulnerability, by expressing his nerves at his new position; a component of the Major League Baseball Home Run King that we have never seen before, though we knew he was going to be asked a serious question that Baseball pundits (despite what some of them may write) will never tire of.

Bonds was asked if he thought he should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame and showing a bit of that swagger that we expected to hear:

“Without a Doubt.”

We are not going to go in to the details of why he should or why he shouldn’t enter Cooperstown. You already know the sides to this argument, and if you are a regular visitor to Notinhalloffame.com know our opinion on the matter.

We will say that we are happy to see Barry Bonds back in the game, and are very interested to see what the future has in store for him.

Dominik Hasek to Buffalo Sabres HOF

Mar 09, 2014

Published in Not in Hall of Fame News

The Buffalo Sabres began their Hall of Fame in 1980 and have already inducted forty-one men in their Hall. Honestly, this is a high amount for a franchise that has never won a Stanley Cup (although they have been to two), but the 42^nd inductee is someone that hockey fans should have no problem with.

That man is Czech born Goaltender, Dominik Hasek, who arrived in Buffalo via a trade from Chicago as the backup for Grant Fuhr in 1992. Hasek would ascend to the starting position following an injury to Grant early in the 1993-94 season, and he immediately became one of the elite Goaltenders in Hockey.

Hasek would have his best professional seasons in Buffalo where he would win the Vezina Trophy five times, the Hart Trophy twice and was named a First Team All Star six times. Hasek made the Buffalo Sabres a contender and willed them to a Stanley Cup Final in 1999. There is no argument that during the last half of the 1990’s that “The Dominator” was the best player in between the pipes (he won the Olympic Gold for the Czech Republic in this time frame too) and that he was Buffalo Sabres Hockey.

His time in Buffalo was not all sunshine, as he had a serious falling out with Head Coach, Ted Nolan, who despite being the Coach of the Year was essentially rode out of town by Hasek. He would be traded out of Buffalo in 2001 in a cost cutting move by the Sabres, and he would win a cup with the Detroit Red Wings shortly after.

Hasek may not have left Buffalo on the best of terms, but this team can’t have a Hall of Fame without him in it. We congratulate Hasek on this accolade and count the days until he is inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto!