WWE Hall of Fame 2026: Demolition’s Long-Awaited Induction

One of the most popular tag teams in WWE history will finally be inducted into the Hall of Fame. It was revealed this morning that Demolition will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on Friday, April 17, at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, the night before WrestleMania. Ax and Smash (Bill Eadie & Barry Darsow) will join Stephanie McMahon and AJ Styles as members of the 2026 class.

The Undertaker informed Demolition of their Hall of Fame induction with a surprise announcement on social media, just as he did for Stephanie McMahon at Wrestlepalooza and for AJ Styles on Raw.

The iconic team made their WWE debut in early 1987. The team was originally managed by Lucious Johnny V, with Bill Eadie as Ax and Randy Colley (Moondog Rex) as the original Smash and creator of the Demolition gimmick. Barry Darsow soon replaced Colley as Smash, after fans recognized Colley chanting “Moondog.”

With Darsow on board, Mr. Fuji became the team’s manager in spring 1987. Demolition went undefeated heading into WrestleMania 4, where they defeated Strike Force to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. The team would turn babyface at the 1988 Survivor Series after some double-crossing shenanigans from Mr. Fuji.

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Looking Back At The First Royal Rumble Match

This Sunday will mark the 28^th installment of the Royal Rumble. The Rumble itself is arguably the year’s most anticipated match. Between the wrestlers’ order of entry and that element of surprise when the unexpected occurs, there are many nuances that make this match so exciting.

Going back to the inaugural Royal Rumble in 1988, it is clear that this initially was not some grand concept that would serve as a cornerstone of WWE programming. Quite a few things occurred that go against the grain of what we have been conditioned to expect today.

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Ten Greatest WWE Tag Team Champions of All Time

Tag Team matches are a staple of professional wrestling. Sadly, their divisional significance is a far cry from its glory days in the ’80s and ’90s. These matches often steal the show, and the tag team champions’ prestige is the ultimate motivation. The four-person dynamic produces twice the action, leading to twice the drama of a singles match, especially double-team finishing maneuvers. Tag-team wrestling is an art form that is beautiful when done right. Many teams have held the titles over the years, but where do they rank? Who are the best of the best? Today, I rate the ten greatest WWE Tag-Team Champions of all time.
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It’s All About The Luck of The Draw in The Royal Rumble

The unsung hero of the Royal Rumble event is the golden spinning tumbler that holds the numbers drawn randomly to determine the order of entry into the Royal Rumble match. The luck of the draw is so important because the higher the number, the higher a wrestler’s chances are of victory. Back in the day, the actual drawing of the numbers was focused on a lot more because it gave fans a clue as to what spot the wrestlers drew without revealing the actual point of entry.

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