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The WWE 2008 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony where held on the Saturday before WrestleMania. Current and former WWE wrestlers and superstars where in attendance and in a tuxedo, unlike their regular work clothes.

The Rock was there to induct his father and grandfather, Rocky Johnson and High Chief Peter Maivia, respectively. The Rock started with a few remarks and noting some of the WEE stars in attendance. The Rock said that he has heard that Chris Jericho is still gloating and talking about the night Y2J beat the Rock and Steve Cold Austin to become the undisputed champion. The Rock joked that talking about that victory is better than talking about Jericho’s new hair cut, which makes him “look like a 12 year old boy.” The Rock compared Jericho to the Back Street Boys. The Rock also roasted John Cena, saying that the illegal torture in Iraq was then they tied up insurgents and made them watch copies of The Marine.

The Rock, a third generation wrestler, said that inducting his father and grandfather into the Hall of Fame brought his career full circle. He first introduced ‘Soulman Rocky Johnson’. To induct his grandfather, the High Chief, the Rock introduced his mom, ‘real rock of our Family’, Ata Johnson. The High Chief Peter Maivia was referred to as the Samoan Mohammad Ali.

After the Rock inducted his father and maternal grandfather, John Cena made some remarks and he was followed by an Tripple H’s introduction of Ric Flair. Tripple H said of Ric Flair that he does not only belong in the Hall of Fame but that he deserves to have his own wing. Ric Flair’s career spans 36 years and 16 world championships.

The induction of Gordon solie, May Young, Eddit Graham, and Brisco Brothers was not televised.