With the latest announcement that Dennis Rodman will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2026, more WCW names could join him.
While plenty of wrestlers appeared across both WCW and WWE, there are some intriguing choices of who could be next to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Here are five more WCW legends that could be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame 2026.
5. Brian Pillman
One post-humous induction that fans continue to pitch year after year citing contributions to WCW and WWE is Brian Pillman.
With this year’s NXT Stand & Deliver being held as a standalone event earlier in the month of April, it could be perfect for Lexis King to be in attendance along with his siblings to see their father inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
King has recently started the new Birthright stable based on his status as the son of former WCW Tag Team and Light Heavyweight Champion Pillman.
With Pillman set to drop as DLC in WWE 2K26 later this summer, it could definitely be that WWE fans revisit the career of the “Loose Cannon” through a Hall of Fame induction.
4. William Regal
One name that continues to be a surprising ommision from the WWE Hall of Fame is William Regal.
Making major contributions in WWE and AEW during his time with the companies, Regal’s WCW history can sometimes be overlooked.
Using the ring name Steven Regal in WCW, the technical powerhouse became a four-time WCW World Television Champion before arriving in WWE in 1998.
While his in-ring work is certainly worth noting, it has also been Regal’s leadership behind the scenes that could be focused upon for this particular nomination. With Regal having made significant contributions in both NXT and on the main roster, it could make complete sense to highlight his more recent work as well.
3. Sycho Sid
A solid choice for a WWE Hall of Fame inductee with a significant past in WCW would be Sycho Sid.
With a career that spanned both WCW and WWE, the legendary star was known as multiple ring names including Sid Justice, Sid Vicious and of course, Sycho Sid.
Capturing both the WCW World Heavyweight Championship and WWF World Heavyweight Champion twice in his career, his impact is clear.
Serving as a frightening force across both companies, the legendary star would continue to make appearances related to wrestling before he passed away in 2024 at the age of 63 after a battle with cancer.
2. Raven
One WWE Hall of Fame induction from WCW that fans continue to rally for is the legendary Raven.
With his iconic status as a counter culture wrestling figure, Raven remains a fan favorite among a certain vintage of wrestling fan.
Holding the record for the most number of WWE Hardcore Championship reigns (although the number varies based on interpretation, he still comes out on top), revisiting the Raven character could come at the perfect time in WWE.
Bringing his dark and intriguing grunge inspired character to ECW, WCW, TNA Wrestling and WWE over his career, Raven’s induction could be the perfect pivot towards including other cross-brand legends of the industry.
1. Haku
Although he was known as Haku in both NJPW and WWE, the legendary star also was well known for his time in WCW as Meng.
With his locker room and backstage impact well documented, there were also contributions via talented in-ring performances as well.
Able to shine as an example of stars from a bygone era being recognized for their glory days, a nod for Haku could be an enjoyable nostalgic moment for fans.
Another induction that could include appearances by current WWE stars – as Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa and Talla Tonga are his sons – his induction would be certainly well earned.
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