Who Thunderbolt Patterson Asked To Induct Him Into WWE Hall Of Fame 2024 Revealed

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The person set to induct Thunderbolt Patterson into the WWE Hall of Fame during the April 5 ceremony has been revealed.

As previously reported, former NWA star Thunderbolt Patterson will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2024.

The Marion Star has now reported that a seasoned journalist from Marion, Ohio will be the person to induct the 82 year old into the Hall of Fame.

Per the report, Patterson asked Scott Spears to be her presenter at the 2024 ceremony.

Spears has commented on this honor, telling the Marion Star:

“This is such an honor for me. I have been friends with Thunderbolt for many years, and there is no one more deserving of this honor than him.

“For him to ask me to induct him is one of the great honors I have ever received, and I don’t take that lightly.

“I have been a fan of pro wrestling over the years, and the WWE has been nothing but great during this process.”

Thunderbolt Patterson is a heavily influential name in wrestling, who fought for the rights of wrestlers away from the ring.

WWE previously shared the following tribute on Patterson after he was announced for the Hall of Fame:

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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