As we reported just awhile ago, 80’S WWE legend Hillbilly Jim was announced today as the latest indcutee in the WWE Hall of Fame as a part of this year’s Wrestlemania week festivities in New Orleans. The response to the news today has been quite positive, with fans and wrestling stars acknowledging the rugged bearded competitor from Mudlick, Kentucky.
WWE Cheif Operating Officer Triple H, Smackdown’s Natalya, and WWE Network host Peter Rosenberg all posted their support for the news today.
A @WWE Superstar, Manager, @WWENetwork reality star, and a larger-than-life personality, Hillbilly Jim provided decades of entertainment to the WWE Universe. Now it's his time to take his place in the #WWEHOF. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/dXy4JNIz8A
— Triple H (@TripleH) March 5, 2018
Congratulations #HillbillyJim! Excited to see you at #WrestleMania! ? https://t.co/JlV7TAaZUY
— Nattie (@NatbyNature) March 5, 2018
"Let's make a pact … I won't insult you …if you keep your barnyard hands off of me" — Bobby Heenan to Hillbilly Jim ..LOLLLLLLL..genius
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) September 23, 2016
