The members recognized for this induction were "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman.

[18][19] On March 23, Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp reported that Rob Van Dam (RVD) would be inducted as part of the 2021 Class.

[22] On April 4, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that Ozzy Osbourne was inducted as the 2021 celebrity inductee.

[23] On April 6, it was confirmed that long-time WWE employee Rich Hering would receive the 2021 Warrior Award.

Fightful Select reported that WWE wanted Batista to be inducted "when a full crowd can enjoy it.

"[26] Batista himself posted to Twitter, confirming his removal, citing previous obligations as a reason for why he could not attend the 2021 event.

[27][28][29] "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan and Kevin Nash each held the WCW World Heavyweight Championship (Hogan is the longest reigning champion) while part of the stable, while Scott Hall was a two-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion.

Hall and Nash, also known as The Outsiders, held the WCW World Tag Team Championship six-times.