Brian “Road Dogg” James has added two notable names to the conversation surrounding a potential WWE Hall of Fame class in 2027: The Miz and Chyna.

With WrestleMania season still some distance away and WWE yet to formally announce Hall of Fame plans or inductees, Road Dogg offered his own choices in a social-media post. The longtime WWE figure made the case that both performers should receive recognition, while arguing that The Miz’s eventual induction should not be delayed.

“Miz and @ChynaJoanLaurer for @WWEHOF next year Mike is a 100% going in, why put it off.”

The post places renewed attention on two careers that have been discussed in Hall of Fame terms for years, albeit for very different reasons. Chyna already has a place in the Hall of Fame as part of D-Generation X, but calls for an individual induction have continued. The Miz, meanwhile, remains one of WWE’s most decorated and durable modern-era performers, and Road Dogg’s comments raise the question of whether WWE should honor him while he is still an active member of the roster.

For more background on this topic, read JBL Names Hulk Hogan Wrestling’s Greatest World Champion, With John Cena Above Bruno Sammartino.

Chyna’s individual case remains a major Hall of Fame discussion

Chyna, whose real name was Joanie Laurer, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2019 as a member of D-Generation X. That honor recognized the groundbreaking faction alongside Shawn Michaels, Triple H, X-Pac, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn and Chyna. It was an important moment for a performer whose influence on WWE’s late-1990s boom period remains impossible to separate from the group’s history.

However, the DX induction did not end the discussion over whether Chyna should enter the Hall of Fame on her own merits. Her accomplishments extended far beyond her role in the faction. She became known as “The Ninth Wonder of the World” and broke barriers in WWE through matches and championship achievements that helped change perceptions of what women could be presented as in the company.

Chyna’s WWE résumé includes becoming the first woman to enter the Royal Rumble match and the first woman to qualify for the King of the Ring tournament. She also held the Intercontinental Championship, a landmark achievement that placed her in direct competition with WWE’s male singles division. Her legacy additionally includes a reign as WWE Women’s Champion and major roles in some of the most prominent storylines of the Attitude Era.

For supporters of a solo induction, the central argument is straightforward: the group honor properly acknowledged D-Generation X, but it does not fully encompass Chyna’s singular importance as a competitor and cultural figure. Her individual accomplishments were unprecedented for their time, and the impact of her presentation can still be seen in the way WWE frames powerful, physically dominant women today.

Road Dogg’s support carries particular context because of his own connection to DX. He was there for Chyna’s work within the faction and witnessed her role in its rise from the inside. His call for an individual Hall of Fame honor is therefore not simply a retrospective fan argument; it comes from someone who shared one of the defining chapters of her WWE career.

There is no confirmation that WWE plans to induct Chyna individually in 2027. Still, the subject is likely to remain prominent whenever the company begins building its next Hall of Fame class. WWE has previously recognized inductees more than once, including performers honored both as individuals and as part of teams or groups, so Chyna receiving a separate induction would fit established Hall of Fame precedent.

The Miz has built a Hall of Fame-level body of work

Road Dogg was even more direct about The Miz, stating that the former WWE Champion is “100% going in” and asking why the company should wait. While WWE alone determines the timing and makeup of its Hall of Fame classes, it is difficult to dispute that The Miz has accumulated the kind of career credentials normally associated with a future induction.

The Miz arrived in WWE after gaining mainstream visibility outside wrestling, and early skepticism followed him into his initial years with the company. He steadily reshaped that perception through longevity, consistency and a willingness to take on virtually every role WWE assigned him. Over the course of roughly two decades in WWE, he developed into a reliable fixture across major programming, premium live events and championship stories.

His list of accomplishments includes holding the WWE Championship, with his title reign leading into a WrestleMania main event against John Cena. He has also collected numerous championships across WWE’s singles and tag team divisions. Just as significant as the title count has been his adaptability. The Miz has worked as an outspoken villain, a comedic personality, a talk-show host, a tag team wrestler, a champion and a veteran foil for rising talent.

That range has helped make him one of WWE’s most consistently utilized performers of his generation. A wrestler does not remain relevant in a constantly changing company for that long without earning substantial trust. The Miz has repeatedly been placed in positions where WWE needed someone capable of carrying a segment, generating audience reaction or helping define a storyline.

His career also illustrates a broader Hall of Fame question: must a wrestler fully retire before being inducted? WWE has not applied one universal answer. Rey Mysterio entered the Hall of Fame while still active, while AJ Styles has indicated that he would prefer an induction after his in-ring career is finished. Personal preference, WWE’s creative plans and the symbolic importance of a given ceremony can all affect the decision.

For The Miz, the issue may ultimately come down to how long he wants to continue wrestling and whether he would welcome the recognition before formally stepping away from active competition. Road Dogg’s view is that waiting is unnecessary. WWE has not indicated that an induction for The Miz is imminent, but his inclusion in future Hall of Fame speculation appears inevitable given the scale and length of his career.

A potentially crowded future class

Discussion around the 2027 Hall of Fame is naturally speculative at this stage. The annual ceremony is generally tied to WrestleMania weekend, but no official class has been announced. Several of WWE’s biggest names could also become subjects of future Hall of Fame conversation, including John Cena and Brock Lesnar.

Cena and Lesnar would each be headline-level inductees whenever WWE chooses to honor them. Because of that, WWE could elect to spread major names across different years rather than grouping multiple potential main-event attractions into one class. That is only a possibility, not a reported plan, but it underlines how much strategy can go into assembling a Hall of Fame lineup.

Chyna and The Miz would offer different but complementary stories for a potential class. Chyna’s induction would spotlight a trailblazer whose achievements challenged long-held boundaries within WWE. The Miz’s would celebrate sustained success, reinvention and a career that exceeded many expectations from his earliest days in the company.

There is also a meaningful connection between the two recommendations in Road Dogg’s post. Both performers faced scrutiny at different points in their WWE journeys. Chyna had to overcome assumptions about where a woman could fit in WWE’s competitive landscape. The Miz had to outlast doubts about whether he belonged in the ring at the level WWE ultimately demanded. Each went on to establish a legacy that cannot be reduced to those early perceptions.

No announcement yet, but the conversation is well underway

Road Dogg’s message does not confirm WWE’s plans, and fans will have to wait for official announcements before knowing who will join the next Hall of Fame class. But the recommendations are credible reminders of two significant omissions from the individual side of the conversation.

Chyna has already been honored for her role in D-Generation X, yet the push for her own induction remains strong because her individual accomplishments were so historically significant. The Miz has not retired, but his championship history, longevity and value to WWE’s programming have made him a clear future candidate in the eyes of many observers and peers.

Whether WWE acts in 2027 or at another time remains uncertain. What is clear is that Road Dogg sees both names as deserving of a prominent place in the company’s Hall of Fame history—and believes The Miz, in particular, has done more than enough to be recognized without delay.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darryl Polo is a passionate wrestling fan covering WWE, AEW, TNA and beyond. He loves great rivalries, breakout stars and the moments that keep fans talking long after the bell. How we work.