Triple H Reacts To Latest WWE Hall Of Fame 2024 Inductee

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WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H has reacted to the latest inductee announced for the 2024 Hall of Fame class.

As confirmed by WWE earlier today (March 13), Thunderbolt Patterson will be taking his place in the WWE Hall of Fame alongside fellow inductees: Paul Heyman, Bull Nagano, US Express (Mike Rotunda & Barry Windham) and Muhammad Ali.

In response to the news, Triple H took to Twitter to celebrate Patterson’s induction:

He was a champion in the ring, and championed the health and well-being of his peers outside of it.

Thunderbolt Patterson’s influence is still felt today, and will receive the recognition it deserves when he joins the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024. #WWEHOF

A pioneer for African Amercian pro wrestlers, Patterson won an abundance of championships across his over two decade career inside the ring, most of which came in the NWA.

See below for WWE’s full statement on Patterson’s Hall of Fame induction:

WWE writes:

A hugely influential, although often overlooked, figure in sports-entertainment history, Patterson’s captivating abilities on the microphone inspired a generation of talkers that followed in his footsteps.

Growing up in Iowa, Patterson moved to Texas and worked with legendary promoter Dory Funk Sr. (father of WWE Hall of Famers Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk) where he began performing incredible interviews using a delivery inspired by Black Southern pastors.

Patterson backed up his talents on the microphone in the ring as he captured titles across North America while defeating iconic opponents like Bruiser Brody and WWE Hall of Famer The Sheik.

Thunderbolt was also a decorated tag team competitor, most famously teaming with Ole Anderson before their partnership erupted into a brutal rivalry, which helped launch the legendary Four Horsemen.

Patterson was also a contemporary of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, and was often credited with inspiring The American Dream’s charismatic persona.

Patterson’s work as a captivating performer was self-evident, but he was also a fierce advocate for the health and welfare of competitors outside of the ring.

His legacy as a showman with his signature quick punches, his incredible blend of power and speed, and his compassion for his fellow man live on as his influence can still be seen in the ring today.

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He was a champion in the ring, and championed the health and well-being of his peers outside of it. Thunderbolt Patterson’s influence is still felt today, and will receive the recognition it deserves when he joins the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024. #WWEHOF pic.twitter.com/TotkOusMpF

— Triple H (@TripleH) March 13, 2024

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