The WWE Hall of Fame, a prestigious institution honouring wrestling legends, has traditionally celebrated performers with illustrious careers. However, ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan believes that long-serving talent Steve Lombardi, known to many as The Brooklyn Brawler, deserves recognition despite not achieving championship glory.
During an episode of “The Hacksaw Hour” podcast, Duggan voiced his support for Lombardi’s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, citing Lombardi’s resilience and longevity in the industry. Duggan acknowledged Lombardi’s enduring presence in the face of numerous talent management changes, emphasising his ability to adapt and thrive in a highly competitive environment.
I think [Steve] Lombardi had a great career. He stuck around through so many different talent management changes I mean Lombardi is a survivor.
In response to the question of Lombardi’s potential induction, Duggan expressed admiration for Lombardi’s career, highlighting his remarkable 20-year tenure in a business notorious for its brevity. Duggan dispelled the notion that championship titles determine one’s worthiness, asserting:
People go, ‘Well, he was never champion.’ Well, no sh*t, it’s not real brother. Stuck around in a business that’s hard to stay around for five years. I mean how many guys have five-year careers? Who had a 20-year career in the business?
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