One big thing: Bron Breakker inducted his father and uncle, The Steiners, into the WWE Hall of Fame
Former NXT Champion Bron Breakker recently reflected on the significant moment of inducting his father, Rick Steiner, and uncle, Scott Steiner, into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022.
• Breakker called the experience “so cool” and a “full-circle” moment for his family.
• He revealed that Ron Simmons was initially considered for the induction due to his close friendship with Rick Steiner.
• The decision ultimately fell to Breakker, representing the new generation of the Reichsteiner family.
Why it matters
This induction symbolizes the passing of the torch in wrestling legacy, with Breakker carrying on his family’s storied tradition in WWE.
By the numbers
• Breakker joined WWE in 2021 after a brief stint in football.
• He has already held the NXT Championship and the NXT Tag Team Championship.
The bigger picture
Breakker’s involvement in his family’s Hall of Fame induction highlights WWE’s ongoing strategy of leveraging wrestling legacies to connect past and present stars.
What they’re saying
“It’s just cool to see them back a part of WWE as well and just be in the mix with me. I just think that’s extremely important … I wouldn’t be here without them,” Breakker said in an interview with WKQD.
The bottom line
Bron Breakker’s role in inducting The Steiners not only honors his family’s wrestling legacy but also solidifies his position as a rising star in WWE, bridging generations of talent.
What do you think about second-generation wrestlers like Bron Breakker carrying on their family legacies in WWE? Leave a comment below with your thoughts!
