Dolph Zigglers career is getting its flowersthis time in a Hall of Fame setting.
The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame has officially announced that Nic Nemeth, known worldwide as Dolph Ziggler, will be the headline inductee for the Class of 2026. The induction weekend is scheduled for July 9 through July 11 in Waterloo, Iowa, at the Dan Gable Museum.
Nemeth, who is currently signed with TNA Wrestling, carved out one of the longest and most decorated runs of the modern WWE era after first making his name as an elite amateur wrestler. The Hall of Fame announcement highlighted both sides of his journeyfrom the mat to the main event.
In the official bio released with the announcement, the Hall of Fame detailed his background:
That amateur foundation carried over into a nearly two-decade WWE run that saw Ziggler become one of the companys most reliable and versatile performers. The release continued by outlining his WWE accomplishments:
Following his WWE departure in 2023, Nemeth didnt slow down. Instead, he expanded his in-ring work with TNA Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and AAA, while also branching into stand-up comedy and entertainment projects outside wrestling.
The Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame honors professional wrestlers with strong amateur wrestling roots as well as individuals who have made lasting contributions to the sport. Nemeths induction places him among a select group whose careers bridged elite athletic credibility and mainstream professional wrestling success.
More names are expected to be added to the 2026 class in the coming months, but Nemeths induction already gives the class a major headliner.
Is Dolph Ziggler one of the most underappreciated stars of his generationand does this Hall of Fame honor finally cement his legacy? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you rank his career.
