Mike Tyson tells ESPN he is excited about his induction into WWE Hall of Fa

[Zamorakian]

WWE Hall of Fame inductee Mike Tyson recently spoke with Dan Rafael at ESPN.com. Rafael writes that Tyson is "excited, happy, and looking forward to a pair of big events," the Hall of Fame induction and WrestleMania 28. The article talks about Tyson's kids being excited as well, "They all want to go to the WWE Hall of Fame event. We all love wrestling. It's like a soap opera for men."

The article also delves into Tyson's situation at the time he appeared at WrestleMania 14, "I just loved doing it and I really appreciated Vince McMahon. He knew how to get me when times were hard. Usually when times are hard, everyone knows how to run away from you, but he came to get me and I am extremely grateful."

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Vince knew how to get him when times were hard.

 

[Crayo]

I'm glad someone is excited. I couldn't give a rats ass if he's going into the HoF, he shouldn't be anywhere near it.

 

[seabs]

I'm glad someone is excited. I couldn't give a rats ass if he's going into the HoF, he shouldn't be anywhere near it.

He created a huge buzz around WM 14 tbf to him so he does have more a claim then names like Drew Carey. I agree he shouldn't be near a wrestling HOF but the WWE one he has a claim.

 

[Crayo]

Is it just me who thinks there shouldn't be this celebrity class?

 

[Snowman1]

If you have to induct a celebrity, who's better than Tyson?
Beats the hell out of Drew Carey.

 

[seabs]

Is it just me who thinks there shouldn't be this celebrity class?

I agree then again if I was creating a HOF I'd like to change a lot of thing.

 

[Crayo]

Oh god yeah so would I. Just seeing Tyson go in before Savage makes me sick. Though, they might be saving Savage so he can headline one but I doubt it. Rock will be headlining next year.

 

[I'll See Ya Kia]

ya, Tyson is still scary so i believe he merits a vote. wrestling is like a circus 2 me and tyson is a freak show.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Tyson is a pretty cool guy from interviews I've seen. He's really mellowed out from his fighting days (IMO to be a professional in a combat sport you have to be a bit nutty)

He's a pretty deep and philosophical dude these days

 

[Crayo]

I like him as a guy, definitely. When he guest hosted RAW I actually really enjoyed that show. Sheamus was awesome then.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

I do agree with you Crayo about the celebrity wing being a bit lame (but I understand why WWE does it, obviously it brings them a lot of publicity, more publicity than just inducting wrestlers every year).

As far as the Celebrity wing of the HOF goes however, Tyson is among the most deserving to go in.

 

[I'll See Ya Kia]

Tyson sounds right 2 me. Is Donald Trump in yet? I'm not a huge fan or anything, but I love visiting his resorts and my ex said he helped make Wrestlemania what is today. Dunno if itz true or not

 

[Cloud]

No offence but F Tyson and the whole celeb wing it's crap and there for marketing purposes. Tyson gets a few boxing fans buying in for this WM of Rock/Cena.

 

[Dolph'sZiggler]

Celebs in the HOF:

Pete Rose
William the Refrigerator Perry
Bob Uecker
Drew Carey
Mike Tyson

I'm sure Trump will get in sooner or later seeing as there will be huge amounts of press for them when they induct him.

 

[Cloud]

Anyone else a Bob Uecker fan?