Former WWE General Manager Reveals Thoughts On Demolition’s HOF Induction

The Undertaker recently announced the induction of Demolition into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2026.

To commemorate the occasion, The Deadman uploaded a video of his virtual interaction with Ax and Smash, who performed for the company in the late 80s and going into the early 90s.

During their stint, they won three tag team championships, with Crush introduced as the third member in their final reign.

Speaking on the Edlow Podcast, the duo expressed happiness and gratitude for their induction, which will occur on April 17, one night before WWE WrestleMania 42 kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Well, it’s a little overwhelming, to be honest with you. We just got word of it the other day, and it’s an honor because to be involved with something in our profession and be accepted into that fraternity, with all the talent that’s in the Hall, it’s humbling. There’s a great amount of talent there, and to be considered worthy to be in the Hall is a very, very big thing for us.

Former WWE GM Happy With Demolition’s Hall Of Fame Induction

John Laurinaitis, who had been defamed after his name appeared in the Janel Grant sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit against Vince McMahon, is ready to step into the public eye after two years.

Big Time Wrestling announced that the 63-year-old would be appearing for autograph signings and photo-ops during March Mayhem in Chillicothe, Ohio, on March 14.

While recently speaking on the Perched on The Top Rope podcast, Laurinitis was asked about Demolition’s induction into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame, to which he claimed that he was pleased.

Oh, I’m very glad because I know that, you know, the Road Warriors and Demolition, we’re also friends. You know, um, Barry Darsow is a Minnesota boy. That’s where we grew up in Minnesota. And, you know, I actually, when I was 1st training, And um, the NWA, in Charlotte, North Carolina, I actually live with Barry and his wife for a little bit because I, you know, they opened their doors to me because I was just coming up from Florida and training, you know, as they were in the business. And while living with him, I remember him coming home one night with the axe and smash all the gimmicks from his meetings up at WWF at that time.