During the Countdown to TNA Bound For Glory 2024, Bob Ryder and Rhino took their rightful places in the TNA Wrestling Hall of Fame. WWE and AEW wrestlers and wrestling legends were featured in the tribute packages to each man.
Bob Ryder's induction was up first. He was actually inducted by Eric Young, who revealed that he considered Ryder to be a member of his family, saying they spent many holidays together as Ryder did not have any immediate family. Abyss (WWE producer Chris Parks), AJ Styles, AEW's Jeff Jarrett and Sonjay Dutt were featured in tribute packages to Bob. Also featured were Kurt Angle, The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas), Frankie Kazarian, Josh Matthews, and America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris & James Storm).
Everyone talked about how kind Bob was with Eric Young, calling him the real "King of TNA."
Tonight, we honor the legacy of Bob Ryder as he is inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame. #TNABoundForGlory
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"There is only one true king of TNA, and that’s Bob MF Ryder" @TheEricYoung
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Rhino was also inducted into the Hall of Fame. Tommy Dreamer gave his induction speech and listed his accolades in ECW, WWE, and TNA. Kurt Angle and Abyss were also featured in this highlight package.
TNA proudly welcomes @Rhyno313 into the TNA Hall of Fame!
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.@THETOMMYDREAMER inducts his friend, @Rhyno313, into the TNA Hall of Fame!
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Rhino spoke emotionally about his career and thanked names like Jim Cornette, Paul Heyman, Jim Ross, Edge (Adam Copeland), Christian Cage, and more.
He also thanked Heath Slater for showing love to his brother as he was battling cancer and Triple H and the WWE family for giving him a second chance. He noted that he doesn't like to show emotions because there are plenty of savages in the locker room who want to take him out.
Detroit erupted for @Rhyno313!
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Rhino, ever the professional, competed in the Call Your Shot Gauntlet later in the event.
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