At the time, it was considered a passing of the torch. Now, it is being honored with a Hall of Fame induction.
The WWE announced today that the WrestleMania III match between Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant will be honored with the WWE Immortal Moment Award at this year’s ceremony.
The slam heard around the world.
The ICONIC showdown between Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant at #WrestleMania 3 will be honored with the WWE Immortal Moment Award at the 2026 #WWEHOF Ceremony! pic.twitter.com/B5oUaz3Y0j
— WWE (@WWE) March 31, 2026
The award was established for the first time last year. Steve Austin versus Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 was honored. Likewise, Andre The Giant was the first ever inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame way back in 1993. He was the only inductee that year.
Hulk Hogan has been inducted twice already. Once, as himself in 2005 and once as a member of the NWO in 2020.
This year’s ceremony takes place on Friday, April 17, 2026, the night before WrestleMania.
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