At the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony on March 28, Rikishi stood in front of a sold-out crowd at the Sap Center in San Jose to receive his induction.
Congratulations @TheREALRIKISHI on your 2015 WWE Hall of Fame Induction! #WWEHOF #SamoanDynasty pic.twitter.com/shlZUEVvFG
— WWE (@WWE) March 29, 2015
Inducted by his sons, Jimmy and Jey Uso, Rikishi discussed at length his heritage as a member of the Anoa’i family tree.
One aspect of his career that he didn’t mention was his time as a member of Too Cool, along with Scotty 2 Hotty and Grandmaster Sexay.
Scotty 2 Hotty noticed this, taking to Twitter to voice how hurt he was over this fact:
In Dec. 99, 3 guys that were pretty much obsolete in the wrestling biz came together and made each other. 1 apparently doesn’t remember that
— Scotty 2 Hotty (@TheScotty2Hotty) March 29, 2015
It’s not at all bitter, its hurt. RT @NishaBuu: Sounds like @TheScotty2Hotty is bitter
— Scotty 2 Hotty (@TheScotty2Hotty) March 29, 2015
It’s not at all about us being in the HOF. He absolutely deserves it. Just as we deserved a mention.
— Scotty 2 Hotty (@TheScotty2Hotty) March 29, 2015
Editor’s Note
I understand his point of view completely. Rikishi in Too Cool was clearly his most successful run as a WWF superstar. I’m shocked that it didn’t get a mention. I don’t remember their names being mentioned once.