WWE has been rolling out its Hall of Fame announcements, with the latest addition being the US Express, Mike Rotunda, and Barry Windham.
This iconic tag team duo, cherished by WWE fans, has earned their spot in the prestigious Class of 2024. But how did they react to the news?
Thanks to WWE and CCO Triple H, fans didn’t have to wait long to witness their emotional response. Triple H hopped on a video call with the US Express to personally deliver the news, prompting heartfelt reactions from both Rotunda and Windham.
BREAKING: As first reported by @ringer, The U.S. Express will be inducted into the #WWEHOF Class of 2024!
FULL DETAILS 👉 https://t.co/HYzJhIOiV3 pic.twitter.com/GSgUeoKwSZ
— WWE (@WWE) March 8, 2024
Expressing his admiration for the duo, Triple H highlighted their impact on him personally and reminisced about their presence at the inaugural WrestleMania.
Rotunda, leading the exchange with Windham, graciously thanked Triple H, emphasizing the honor of being recognized by WWE in such a significant manner.
“Wow! That’s awesome! Yeah, that’s a great honor obviously. Yeah, it’s a great honor. Thank you! It’s been a great journey you know! I mean watching WWE grow, so it’s pretty damn cool to be a part of it in any aspect,”
said Mike Rotunda.
Rotunda and Windham now join the esteemed ranks of Bull Nakano and Paul Heyman in the Class of 2024, a class that’s expected to expand as WrestleMania 40 approaches.
While the US Express is widely remembered for their time in WWE (formerly WWF), their success extended beyond the promotion.
Holding the NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) three times and ranking 48th on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s top 100 tag teams of the “PWI Years” in 2003, Rotunda and Windham’s impact resonated across various wrestling platforms, including Championship Wrestling in Florida, All Japan Pro Wrestling, WCW, and Universal Wrestling Federation.
Now, as they enter the esteemed halls of WWE’s Hall of Fame, their journey stands as a testament to their dedication and talent. Wrestling fans everywhere thank them for the cherished memories and congratulate them on this well-deserved achievement.
