Angelina Love To Enter 2026 Wrestling Life Hall of Fame

Wrestling Life Online is proud to announce that Angelina Love will be inducted into the 2026 Wrestling Life Hall of Fame, joining fellow honourees Bill Eadie, Barry Darsow and Doug Williams in a class that celebrates innovation, influence and longevity across every era of professional wrestling.

A trailblazer, multi-time champion and cornerstone of women’s wrestling, Angelina Love stands out as one of the most decorated and recognisable female figures in the sport’s modern history. Known globally for her work with TNA/IMPACT Wrestling, Love helped redefine what it meant to be a women’s wrestling star by combining athletic ability, charisma and character depth to create moments that helped shape an entire generation of performers.

Toronto-born Lauren Williams began her wrestling journey in the early 2000s, earning her stripes across the North American independent circuit before gaining experience in WWE’s developmental system and later establishing herself in Ring of Honor and TNA. It was within TNA’s Knockouts Division, however, that Love became a household name. As a founding member of the influential faction The Beautiful People, she helped revolutionise women’s wrestling on television, fusing glamour, attitude and elite athleticism into one unforgettable package.

Over her career, Angelina Love has captured the TNA Knockouts Championship six times as well as the Knockouts Tag Team Championship, making her one of the most successful competitors in the history of the division's 20+ year history. Her iconic feuds with Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, Tara and ODB remain iconic, with each rivalry helping to elevate women’s wrestling to new heights within mainstream promotions.

In October 2025, Angelina Love’s incredible contributions were officially recognised when, alongside Velvet Sky, she was officially inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame. Her forthcoming induction into the Wrestling Life Hall of Fame is further recognition of the impact she has made over a quarter of a century inside the squared circle.

Beyond her in-ring success, Love has remained a strong advocate for women’s empowerment and mentorship within wrestling. She continues to compete and make special appearances across the independent scene, inspiring a new generation of performers with her unwavering dedication to the craft.

Ben Veal, founder and host of Wrestling Life Online, commented:

“Angelina Love helped redefine women’s wrestling at a time when the industry needed to change. She brought confidence, charisma and world-class talent to the forefront and helped prove that women could be the stars of the show. Her influence through The Beautiful People era remains undeniable, and her recent TNA Hall of Fame induction is proof of just how respected and admired she is across the wrestling world. Inducting Angelina into the 2026 Wrestling Life Hall of Fame is not just about recognising her incredible career, but it's also a celebration of the impact she’s had on inspiring women in wrestling for over two decades.”

Love’s induction continues the Wrestling Life Hall of Fame’s mission to celebrate performers whose impact extends far beyond championship reigns. Following 2025's WL HOF inductees — The British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, Marc Mero, Candice Michelle, Mike Chioda, The Dynamite Kid Tom Billington and Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell — the 2026 class honours a blend of innovation, legacy and leadership.

Fans can look forward to exclusive HOF induction episodes on the @wrestlinglifeonline channel in 2026. Additional inductees will be revealed soon.