We’re only a few days away from WrestleMania week and anticipation is at an all time high. The annual WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony is always one of the biggest events during WrestleMania season and now three more names have been confirmed for the 2025 Hall of Fame class.
WWE officially announced today that Kamala, Dory Funk Sr. and Ivan Koloff will enter the Hall of Fame this year as the 2025 Legacy inductees. The company posted the following announcement:
“Legendary Superstars Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff will enter the WWE Hall of Fame as the 2025 Legacy inductees.
Known as “The Ugandan Giant,” Kamala was one of WWE’s most memorable Superstars with his intimidating war paint and unpredictable style inside the ring. Kamala battled the likes of Hulk Hogan and Undertaker as a feared villain, then later endeared himself to the WWE Universe with a lovable innocence that showed the true heart of Jim Harris — the gentle giant under Kamala’s mask.
The patriarch of the famed Funk family, Dory Funk Sr. was a skilled amateur wrestler and World War II veteran who played a vital role in wrestling history as both a performer and a promoter. With his Western States Sports organization in Amarillo, Texas, Funk championed some of the toughest men the ring has ever seen, including Bruiser Brody, Harley Race and Funk’s equally legendary sons, Dory Jr. and Terry — all of whom he will join in the WWE Hall of Fame.
“The Russian Bear” Ivan Koloff enters the WWE Hall of Fame as one of WWE’s most unforgettable villains. Koloff made global headlines when he dethroned WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino inside Madison Square Garden on Jan. 18, 1971, ending Bruno’s legendary seven-year WWE Title reign in one of the most unforgettable nights in WWE history.
WWE is proud to honor Kamala, Dory Funk Sr., and Ivan Koloff with their induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.”
They join Triple H, Michelle McCool, Lex Luger and The Natural Disasters as part of the 2025 Hall of Fame class. WWE will also be adding a match to the Hall of Fame for the first time ever this year as it’s been confirmed that Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 will be inducted as an Immortal Moment.
Stay tuned for updates.