The Triple Threader - Mar. 13, 2023

Welcome to the Triple Threader, covering the three stories of pro wrestling.

619 to the H.O.F.

By LA Times

The Biggest Little Man has frog splashed into immortality. Rey Mysterio is set to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2023. His accolades include 9 WWE & WCW Tag Team Titles, 2 Intercontinental Championships, 8 Cruiserweight Championships, a 2006 Royal Rumble win, and 3 WWE World Championships.

Hobbs Strikes Gold

Powerhouse Hobbs is the new TNT Champion by virtue of defeating Wardlow in a Last Man Standing match on Dynamite this past Wednesday, coming just days after the latter took the title from Samoa Joe at Revolution. Hobbs wasn’t without help as QT Marshall assaulted Wardlow with a steel chair.

Reach for the Sky

Ring of Honor Tag Team Champion Mark Briscoe has announced on AEW Rampage that there will be a “Reach for the Sky” ladder match to crown new ROH World Tag Team Champions at Supercard of Honor on March 31. The Lucha Bros. are the first entrants announced for the match. It’s a tribute to Mark’s brother and tag partner Jay, who died in a car accident on January 17. The Briscoes have 14 tag team title reigns between ROH and Impact Wrestling.