The US Express will be inducted into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class. WWE issued the following:
“As reported first by The Ringer, The U.S. Express will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
Competitors at the first WrestleMania with deep family ties in the sports-entertainment industry, Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham changed tag team wrestling forever when they debuted together as The U.S. Express.
Entering the arena with rock ‘n’ roll legend Bruce Springsteen’s iconic “Born in The U.S.A.” blasting on the speakers, The U.S. Express was one of the most entertaining and exciting duos of the ’80s.
As two-time World Tag Team Champions in their career, Rotunda & Windham battled many WWE legends including the team of Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik as well as The Dream Team composed of Greg “The Hammer” Valentine & Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake.
As real-life brothers-in-law, family was essential to both Superstars as Windham’s father, Blackjack Mulligan, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of The Blackjacks. Windham himself was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a member of The Four Horsemen in 2012.
Their legacy continued into the newer generation as Rotunda’s two sons, Windham (named after Barry) and Taylor, notably competed in WWE as Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas, respectively.
As a pioneering tag team, Windham & Rotunda helped pave the way for decades of tag team excellence to come and for their incredible contributions, they will be immortalized in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024.”
The US Express to be Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024
The WWE Hall of Fame is set to welcome a legendary tag team into its prestigious ranks this year. The US Express, consisting of Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024. This news was first reported by The Ringer.
The US Express made their mark on the wrestling world during the first WrestleMania, and their impact on tag team wrestling cannot be overstated. With deep family ties in the sports-entertainment industry, Rotunda and Windham brought a unique dynamic to the ring.
One of the defining aspects of The US Express was their entrance. As they made their way to the ring, the iconic “Born in The U.S.A.” by rock ‘n’ roll legend Bruce Springsteen would blast through the speakers, setting the stage for an entertaining and exciting performance.
Throughout their career, Rotunda and Windham held the World Tag Team Championship twice. They faced off against some of the biggest names in WWE history, including Nikolai Volkoff & The Iron Sheik and The Dream Team composed of Greg “The Hammer” Valentine & Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake.
But it wasn’t just their in-ring accomplishments that made The US Express special. As real-life brothers-in-law, family played a significant role in their lives. Windham’s father, Blackjack Mulligan, was already a member of the WWE Hall of Fame as part of The Blackjacks. In 2012, Windham himself was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of The Four Horsemen.
The legacy of The US Express extends beyond their own careers. Rotunda’s two sons, Windham (named after Barry) and Taylor, also found success in WWE. Windham competed as Bray Wyatt, while Taylor wrestled as Bo Dallas. This multi-generational impact further solidifies the importance of The US Express in the wrestling world.
As a pioneering tag team, Windham and Rotunda helped pave the way for decades of tag team excellence. Their contributions to the industry will be forever remembered as they are immortalized in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
The induction of The US Express into the WWE Hall of Fame is a testament to their talent, influence, and lasting impact on professional wrestling. Fans and fellow wrestlers alike will celebrate their achievements as they take their rightful place among the legends of the sport.