Jumping Bomb Angels Launch WWE Hall of Fame Petition

On January 1, 2026, the legendary Japanese women's wrestling tag team known as the Jumping Bomb Angels launched an online petition urging fans to support their induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. The duo, consisting of Noriyo Tateno and Itsuki Yamazaki, announced the initiative via a post on their official social media account, framing it as their New Year's resolution to secure a spot alongside the industry's elite.

The petition, hosted on Change.org, highlights the team's pioneering role in professional wrestling and calls on WWE to recognize their contributions. It details how Tateno and Yamazaki debuted in 1981 with All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling, where they quickly gained acclaim for their high-flying maneuvers, athleticism, and teamwork. Their influence extended internationally when they joined the WWF, now WWE, in the late 1980s, bringing a dynamic style that helped shape modern women's wrestling.

During their brief but memorable WWF tenure, the Jumping Bomb Angels captured the WWF Women's Tag Team Championship at the inaugural Survivor Series event in 1987. They defeated the Glamour Girls, Leilani Kai and Judy Martin, in a match that sparked a notable rivalry and...