Legendary tag team petitioning for WWE Hall of Fame induction
The Jumping Bomb Angels are hoping that 2026 is the year they’re inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
As the calendar flipped over to 2026, The Jumping Bomb Angels social media account sent out a tweet announcing that their New Year’s resolution is to gather enough support to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The team — consisting of wrestling legends Noriyo Tateno & Itsuki Yamazaki — is asking fans to sign a petition advocating for their induction.
Our New Year's resolution is to gather enough support to get into the @WWE Hall of Fame! Please sign if you have time! Thank you and Happy New Year!!! #WWEHOF #JBA4HOFhttps://t.co/EHuIcrZ9kj
— Jumping Bomb Angels ジャンピングボムエンジェルス (@JBombAngels) January 1, 2026
Tateno and Yamazaki started their careers for All Japan Women’s Wrestling in 1981 and later spent time in the United States competing for the WWF. Their WWF run included a Women’s Tag Team title reign, matches at the first Survivor Series and Royal Rumble, and a well-remembered feud with The Glamour Girls (Leilani Kai & Judy Martin).
In the petition, The Jumping Bomb Angels pointed to their “innovative wrestling style” as one of the reasons they should be inducted, saying they helped “set new standards for excellence in women’s wrestling.”
“Their influence on international wrestling is undeniable, and their groundbreaking performances paved the way for future generations of female wrestlers,” the petition said.
WWE has yet to respond to the petition. Its first goal is to gain 200 signatures, with 187 fans having signed so far.
Las Vegas will be hosting the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony during WrestleMania 42 weekend this April. It’s already been confirmed that Stephanie McMahon will be one of the inductees.
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