The man who is probably the greatest American Amateur Wrestler of the 1950’s (and arguably among the greatest five of all-time), Danny Hodge was able to generate a very successful professional career. He would become one of the premier Junior Heavyweights of the National Wrestling Alliance, and would hold that title on eight occasions. On top of winning titles, he was a huge draw in the Midwest, where he remains a respected figure. Should his biggest advocate, Jim Ross have a say as to who gets inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, could not Hodge get in despite having no real tie to the “E”?

Although El Santo may have been the first megastar of Lucha Libre, Gory Guerrero has to be considered the first great wrestler of Mexican history. As Santo’s former tag partner, Gory ascended in the ranks of popularity, but it was a brutal heel (Gory was so named for his “gory” ability to draw blood) that he truly shone. Despite that vicious reputation, he was a technical marvel and maybe of the moves that are still used today was created by the patriarch of the Guerrero clan. That innovation alone should make Gory Guerrero a contender for the WWE Hall of Fame.

Tag team wrestling is a staple of modern professional wrestling, and has been for a long time, however it was not until the Fabulous Kangaroos came into being in the 1950’s that a tandem proved that that a pair of wrestlers could be marketable. Dressed as “traditional” Australians, carrying boomerangs and entering the ring to “Waltzing Malitda”, the Kangaroos were an instant success and because of them, distinct tag teams were formed.

The WWE Hall of Fame indicted Mil Mascaras, who is a certifiable Mexican legend and had numerous matches under a WWE banner. Mascaras is a worthy inductee, but is it possible that they should look into the past of Mexican wrestling, even if it does predate its beginning?   Perhaps, they should, and if so, El Santo would be a perfect candidate for the WWE Hall of Fame.