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While every individual listed here is a member of the WWE Hall Of Fame, they were all added as a part of a group.
The Blackjacks
Members: Blackjack Mulligan and Black Jack Lanza.
One of the most popular and enduring tag teams of the 1970s, dominating multiple territories. They had a reputation as being one of the physically toughest tag teams of all time. They have had many pro-longed and physically intense matches even when they were not even in contention for a title.
Four Horsemen
Members: Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham and J.J. Dillion.
The Four Horsemen were possibly the first truly successful stable. In spite of their name, the group wore classy suits and traveled in first class luxury. They would live up to their gimmicks on nights when they weren't wrestling. They were successful because each member understood their role and did not aspire for anything more. Flair was the leader of every formation and the man who chased/defended the heavyweight championship. Anderson and Blanchard were the enforcers and main tag team. Windham hunted the lower singles titles. And Dillion was their manager who helped them win matches.
There have been may variations of the horsemen, with Ric Flair being the leader every time. This formation is the only one that WWE recognises for the Hall of Fame.
The Funks
Members: Dory Funk, Jr. and Terry Funk.
The Funks were members of the Funk wrestling family. They were massively popular in the Southern States, especially their native Texas. Like every other Texan mentioned on this list, the Funks were notoriously tough. Terry in particular was known for violent matches which saw him bleed heavily. After Dory's death, Funk would continue wrestling for almost 30 years. Funk is considered one of the patriarchs of the hardcore style of wrestling. Terry was also instrumental in helping the original ECW grow, winning the ECW Championship on their first pay-per-view.
Road Warriors
Members: Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk (Paul Ellering was originally inducted as part of this group, but was later left as a separate entry).
One of the most enduring tag teams of all time. Animal and Hawk realised early on that they would make more money as a tag team, and never sought singles glory. Known as the Legion of Doom in WWE, the duo were the most visually intimidating tag team for a long time. Wearing face paint and modified ring gear, they made their presence known by simply walking to the ring. They are credited as having the first tag team specific finisher, the Doomsday Device. They are the only tag team to have held the Old School Triple Crown (World Tag Team Championships in AWA, NWA and WWE).
The Von Erichs
Members:Fritz Von Erich, "Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, Michael Von Erich and David Von Erich.
Fritz Von Erich was originally a wrestler on the independent scene, depicting a German nazi who hated America. He later founded his own wrestling company, headlined by four of his five sons. Kerry, Kevin, Michael and David were treated almost like a rock band and were all natural athletes. Kerry is a former WWE Intercontinental Champion. The family is also linked with tragedy, as Fritz attended the funeral of four of his sons before he died himself. Michael is the only one still alive today.
Kerry is the father of Lacey Von Erich. The children of the other Von Erich boys are currently looking to start careers in wrestling.
The Valiant Brothers
Members: 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant and 'Luscious' Johnny Valiant
The Valiant were a very flamboyant tag team in a time when personalities in wrestling were rare. They have an amazing win-loss record, sometimes appearing to go entire years without taking any losses. After their split, Jimmy became one of the most popular singles stars in the Mid-South. Johnny became a manager to top tier tag teams and other stars, including Hulk Hogan. The duo also opened a wrestling school together.
The Blackjacks
Members: Blackjack Mulligan and Black Jack Lanza.
One of the most popular and enduring tag teams of the 1970s, dominating multiple territories. They had a reputation as being one of the physically toughest tag teams of all time. They have had many pro-longed and physically intense matches even when they were not even in contention for a title.
Four Horsemen
Members: Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Barry Windham and J.J. Dillion.
The Four Horsemen were possibly the first truly successful stable. In spite of their name, the group wore classy suits and traveled in first class luxury. They would live up to their gimmicks on nights when they weren't wrestling. They were successful because each member understood their role and did not aspire for anything more. Flair was the leader of every formation and the man who chased/defended the heavyweight championship. Anderson and Blanchard were the enforcers and main tag team. Windham hunted the lower singles titles. And Dillion was their manager who helped them win matches.
There have been may variations of the horsemen, with Ric Flair being the leader every time. This formation is the only one that WWE recognises for the Hall of Fame.
The Funks
Members: Dory Funk, Jr. and Terry Funk.
The Funks were members of the Funk wrestling family. They were massively popular in the Southern States, especially their native Texas. Like every other Texan mentioned on this list, the Funks were notoriously tough. Terry in particular was known for violent matches which saw him bleed heavily. After Dory's death, Funk would continue wrestling for almost 30 years. Funk is considered one of the patriarchs of the hardcore style of wrestling. Terry was also instrumental in helping the original ECW grow, winning the ECW Championship on their first pay-per-view.
Road Warriors
Members: Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk (Paul Ellering was originally inducted as part of this group, but was later left as a separate entry).
One of the most enduring tag teams of all time. Animal and Hawk realised early on that they would make more money as a tag team, and never sought singles glory. Known as the Legion of Doom in WWE, the duo were the most visually intimidating tag team for a long time. Wearing face paint and modified ring gear, they made their presence known by simply walking to the ring. They are credited as having the first tag team specific finisher, the Doomsday Device. They are the only tag team to have held the Old School Triple Crown (World Tag Team Championships in AWA, NWA and WWE).
The Von Erichs
Members:Fritz Von Erich, "Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich, Kevin Von Erich, Michael Von Erich and David Von Erich.
Fritz Von Erich was originally a wrestler on the independent scene, depicting a German nazi who hated America. He later founded his own wrestling company, headlined by four of his five sons. Kerry, Kevin, Michael and David were treated almost like a rock band and were all natural athletes. Kerry is a former WWE Intercontinental Champion. The family is also linked with tragedy, as Fritz attended the funeral of four of his sons before he died himself. Michael is the only one still alive today.
Kerry is the father of Lacey Von Erich. The children of the other Von Erich boys are currently looking to start careers in wrestling.
The Valiant Brothers
Members: 'Handsome' Jimmy Valiant and 'Luscious' Johnny Valiant
The Valiant were a very flamboyant tag team in a time when personalities in wrestling were rare. They have an amazing win-loss record, sometimes appearing to go entire years without taking any losses. After their split, Jimmy became one of the most popular singles stars in the Mid-South. Johnny became a manager to top tier tag teams and other stars, including Hulk Hogan. The duo also opened a wrestling school together.