ODB is heading to the TNA Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at Saturday’s Rebellion in Cleveland, Ohio, with Tommy Dreamer and TNA President Carlos Silva entering the ring after her Hardcore Country six-woman tag match to deliver the news. ODB, who had been competing alongside Mickie James and Taryn Terrell in a losing effort against The Elegance Brand, was visibly emotional and caught off guard by the honor.
“I wasn’t expecting this,” ODB said in a short promo following the announcement, before making clear she has no intention of slowing down. “I’m not done yet. I love this business and everyone in the back.” She urged all the Knockouts in the back to keep doing what they do, calling it “one hell of a ride” watching everyone grow.
ODB’s TNA Career Included Four Knockouts Championship Reigns and a Tag Title Reign With Eric Young
ODB began her career in 2001 and tried out for WWE’s Tough Enough reality show before competing in OVW. She joined TNA in 2007 and went on to become one of the most beloved figures in Knockouts history, winning the TNA Knockouts Championship on four separate occasions and capturing the Knockouts Tag Team Championship once alongside Eric Young. Her Hall of Fame induction will be officially celebrated during Bound for Glory weekend in October — though ODB’s emphasis on not being finished suggests she will continue competing well before then.
