WWE Hall of Fame (2006)
The WWE Hall of Fame (2006) refers to the class of professional wrestlers and personalities inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in the year 2006. This annual event, organized by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the wrestling industry, particularly those associated with WWE (formerly WWF and WWWF).
The 2006 ceremony took place on April 1, 2006, at the Rosemont Theatre in Rosemont, Illinois, as part of the WrestleMania 22 weekend. It was hosted by Gene Okerlund.
The inductees for the 2006 class included:
- Bret Hart, inducted by Steve Austin
- "Sensational" Sherri Martel, inducted by Ted DiBiase
- "Mean" Gene Okerlund, inducted by Hulk Hogan
- Eddie Guerrero (posthumously), inducted by Chris Benoit, Rey Mysterio and nephew Chavo Guerrero
- William "The Refrigerator" Perry, inducted by John Cena
- The Blackjacks (Blackjack Mulligan and Blackjack Lanza), inducted by Bobby Heenan
The ceremony included speeches from the inductees or their representatives, reflecting on their careers and contributions to professional wrestling. The induction of Eddie Guerrero, who had passed away in November 2005, was a particularly emotional moment. As with other WWE Hall of Fame ceremonies, the 2006 event was broadcast on television and is available on the WWE Network. The event serves as a celebration of wrestling history and a way for WWE to honor its legends.