Next HOF Inductees Announced, Sgt. Slaughter Update, RAW, More

WWE.com has announced that The Von Erichs will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2009. They will be inducted by longtime rival Michael Hayes.

Yesterday morning, Danny Bonaduce announced on his Philadelphia radio show that the producers of Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling have granted him permission to compete at TNA Wrestling’s next Pay-Per-View event, Lockdown on April 19th.

WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter was interviewed by video game website GiantBomb.com about the upcoming Legends of WrestleMania game. Slaughter answers a few questions about the game before the host mentions that the number one question fans sent in was regarding the strained relationship between “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Vince McMahon. Slaughter said Savage has a great mind for the business and he wishes he was still a part of it. He said over the years, Vince McMahon has done business with many individuals who he previously disliked or tried to put him out of business, but Randy is a different story because of the way he double crossed McMahon. He said he would like to see Savage in the Hall of Fame one day and he encouraged Savage to call Vince and “bury the hatchet.” To watch a video of the interview, visit GiantBomb.com.

The following was taped last night before RAW at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas for tonight’s ECW show:

* WWE United States champion Shelton Benjamin will team with Mark Henry as they take on Christian and MVP.
* Evan Bourne makes his return to ECW in a match against Jamie Noble
* Finlay vs. Paul Burchill.
* The Miz and John Morrison will host The Dirt Sheet
Also scheduled to appear are ECW Champion Jack Swagger and WWE Tag Champions The Colons.

MAJOR DRAFT *SPOILERS* – 11 Names 100% CONFIRMED Already – NO JOKE!