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Kirk Buchner, "The Committee Chairman", is the owner and operator of the site.  Kirk can be contacted at [email protected] .

22. Joey Wendle

Joey Wendle led the West Chester Golden Rams to a Division II Championship in 2012, and he followed it up with a pro career, first with the Oakland Athletics, where he played minimally before he was traded to Tampa.

Wendle won the Second Base job out of Spring Training in 2018, and the versatile defensive player was fourth in American League Rookie of the Year voting while batting an even .300.  Wendle was hurt through much of 2019, but was a top player on the 2020 team that won the Pennant.  In 2021, Wendle had another good year with Tampa, going to the All-Star Game, with an 11 HR/.265 year.  

After the 2021 Season, Tampa traded Wendle across the state to Miami.  With the Rays, the infielder had 371 Hits.

Being a member of any hall of fame brings popularity and interest from the public. While trying to find dating sites here on beyondthecharter.com, people often wonder if there is a chance to meet a famous artist or athlete on such online platforms, and how do they actually date someone? This article will help you clear that out.

Are Publicity and Personal Happiness Compatible?

There are numerous cases of famous people dealing with loneliness and those are just those who went public. Nobody knows how many famous people are fighting depression or some milder versions of it.Being a public figure is surely stressful, but that doesn’t mean celebrities can’t be happy.

A lot of famous people are happy even though they have to deal with publicity every day. The key must be in keeping private things for themselves. Posing for photos with their dates is one thing. Sharing every detail of your (love) life is another. The right mindset is crucial as well. They have to be aware of their publicity and the things that come with it.If being in the center of attention makes a celebrity unhappy, but there is no exit except to endure - they have to change their mindset. Accepting the situation they are in is the first step toward happiness while being famous.

What Partners do Famous People Choose?

Famous people date other celebrities most of the time, but some of them date ordinary people. It’s common for famous people to date other public figures because of a couple of reasons:



  • they hang out mostly with famous people, so they don’t get a chance to meet us “regular mortals”- when you spend most of your time surrounded by celebrities, you eventually fall in love. In most cases, famous people don’t date each other on purpose; it just happens. They click with each other the same way “regular” people do.
  • other famous people understand their situation better than normal people- you may think that being famous is bread and butter. Still, publicity is often followed by many negative emotions, a lack of free time, and a lot of stress. Regular people may have trouble understanding what bothers their famous partners. That’s why most celebrities date somebody who understands what being famous means.
  • sometimes it has nothing to do with love- some relationships between famous people are just a farce for the public. Sometimes celebrities choose their partners based on the benefits they’ll bring to their careers. 

Can Celebrities Date Ordinary People?

There is no rule forbids them from dating ordinary people, of course. It’s not that unusual to see a couple where only one person is famous. Celebrities are humans like you and I, they have the same feelings, and they fall for the same things.

You can start dating a celebrity if you get a chance to meet one. It wouldn’t be the first time somebody unknown dates a famous person. But if that’s your mission, you have to be careful and play your cards right. Show your interest, but don’t act like a wild-12-year-old in front of Justin Bieber.Celebrities are sick of that; everybody always does everything they want. Your chances will rise if you stay natural.

Let's take a look at famous people who choose non-famous life partners.

Christina Aguilera- The popstar of the ‘00s prefers to date ordinary men because she wants to be the only star in the couple. With one of the strongest voices, she now has one of the strongest relationships with over 10 years of love history. When she met her current partner,Matthew Rutler, he was a production assistant. However, this fact didn’t prevent them from falling in love and having a common child and a common future.

Billie Joe ArmstrongGreen Dayfrontman who gained popularity in the 1990s, after disappointment in a long-distance relationship, married his fan, Adrienne Nesser.This way of confronting the chaos in his life turned out to be so working for him that the couple has been together for many years since their wedding in 1994.

Cristiano Ronaldo- The famous football superstar once had an affair with the famous supermodel,Irina Shayk. However, he calls his current life partner, Georgina Rodriguez, his "true love". Their fateful acquaintance took place in the Gucci shop, where Georgina worked as a sales assistant. Both singles, both in love at first sight. They are happy together for almost five years, and during this time the former shop assistant has become a popular influencer.

Britney Spears- Another popstar of the ‘00s, whose personal life has had a lot of ups and downs. When she was single, she had an account on a dating app, so it never mattered to her if her partner was popular. Now she is dating a personal trainer, Sam Asghari, and has all the love and support she needs.

Take Love Search to the Online Level

You may think that famous people don’t use online dating sites, but that’s not true. They love the fact they can meet ordinary people online without being chased by photographers or fans. So if you’re looking to start a relationship with somebody famous, online dating is your best chance. You won’t be able to stand out and get their attention at some event for celebrities, but your chances online aren’t bad. Here are a few of those who have tried to search for love on dating sites.

Adele,who said she received no response because she couldn't add her real photo to the profile due to her popularity.

Sharon Stone, who said that her dating account was blocked because users couldn’t believe she had joined the app and, therefore, complained that it was fake.

Adam Duritz,who told his fans that he tried a dating app despite the age bias of users of such online platforms.

Rob Gronkowski,who wrote a story about athletes' attitudes towards digital-dating devices.

D'Angelo Russell, who shared his thoughts on how affordable and easy dating is in the age of social media.

Popularity does affect dating life, but that’s something famous people have to deal with. That’s why more and more people in search of celebrities are testing online dating; it’s private and convenient.

Two weeks away from Wrestlemania, it was announced that two former World Heavyweight Champions, Kane and the Great Khali will be entering the WWE Hall of Fame.

Glenn Jacobs, who performed for over two decades as Kane, had his induction announced on this morning’s WWE Network program, The Bump.  The announcement for Khali came from a video from WWE Now India, where it was announced by his former on-screen manager, Ranjin Singh.

Jacobs first joined the WWE as Isaac Yankem DDS, the personal dentist for Jerry Lawler.  After a year, he was repackaged as the fake “Diesel”, which was also brief.  In the Fall of 1997, third time was the charm for Jacobs, as became Kane, the kayfabe brother of the Undertaker, which would become the persona he wrestled under for over twenty years.

Kane became one of the most durable characters in WWE history, going through many changes and winning multiple titles along the way.  He would have huge matches against the Undertaker, Mick Foley, Triple H and many others and was twice the Heavyweight Champion, and a Grand Slam Champion (winning four major titles) with the WWE.  He last appeared as a surprise entrant in this year’s Royal Rumble.

From India, Khali debuted for the WWE in 2006, and would win the World Heavyweight Title in July the following season.  Standing well over seven feet tall, Khali was not a good wrestler, but he would prove to be marketable in the Indian market.  Late in his career, he would be a comedic wrestler, portraying a Punjabi Playboy.

In our latest ranking of those to consider for the WWE Hall of Fame, Kane was at #6, with Khali all the way back at #202.

The 2021 Class also comprises Molly Holly and Eric Bischoff.

It will be a dual ceremony with the 2020 Class; the Bella Twins, JBL, Jushin “Thunder” Liger, “The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith and the New World Order (Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash & Sean Waltman.  

We would like to congratulate both Kane and the Great Khali for obtaining this honor.  

So, we have one less WWE Hall of Famer?

Batista was scheduled to enter the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the COVID-19-pushed back Class of 2020.  As we have learned, due to scheduling conflicts, the former multi-time WWE Champion will not be inducted this year. It had been speculated as Batista was no longer listed as part of the Hall on WWE.com, and the “Animal” himself, confirmed it on Twitter:

To the @WWEUniverse Unfortunately due to previous obligations I am unable to be a part of the @WWE #HOF this year. By my request they have agreed to induct me at a future ceremony where I’ll be able to properly thank the fans and people who made my career possible #DreamChaser” 

We assume that Batista will be part of a future class.

The 2020 Class now comprises the Bella Twins, JBL, Jushin “Thunder” Liger, “The British Bulldog” Davey Boy Smith and the New World Order (Hulk Hogan, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash & Sean Waltman.  Eric Bischoff and Molly Holly have already been named to the 2021 Class.

We will be paying close attention to see who else will be part of the 2021 Class, and we will revise our Notinhalloffame WWE list after Wrestlemania.