10 Most Surprising WWE Hall Of Famers

8. The Godfather

Similar to Rikishi, the Godfather is an Attitude Era character that was incredibly popular, but was around for a relatively short amount of time. 

The man behind the gimmick, Charles Wright, wasn't a fan of the business but got into it anyway after being encouraged to try it based on his size and look. 

Before becoming everyone's favourite pimp, his WWE career was patchy. Papa Shango was a striking creation, but is frequently cited by fans as among the more embarrassing characters from the company's cartoonish past. 

The world probably wasn't ready for Kama the Supreme Fighting Machine, Wright's MMA-inspired guise that lasted around a year, while his addition to the Nation of Domination gave him something to do and a spot on the show, albeit in a supporting role. 

It was only when he (at the suggestion of his wife) changed his garb, added the ho's and began extolling the virtues of recreational marijuana use that his career truly took off. 

But once again, The Godfather was a lower-card act with a short shelf-life, at least as a full-time roster member, only really being around for about a year and a half. 

While a hit with audiences, he was one of the performers that the Parents Television Council successfully lobbied to get excised from WWE television, necessitating yet another gimmick change, as he became Right to Censor member The Goodfather, something that Wright outwardly hated doing. 

When the Godfather returned it was in a much diluted form, and Wright left the company - for good - not too long after. 

Everyone loves The Godfather and he seems like a genuinely great bloke away from the ring, but his HOF nod surprised a fair few folks, especially as it reminded people of the very un-PC Attitude Era and, specifically, WWE's sketchy on-screen depiction of females.