Angelina Love and Velvet Sky’s legacy shines as the Knockouts division celebrates its icons.
Summary
– The Beautiful People were inducted into the TNA Hall of Fame at Bound for Glory 2025
– Tommy Dreamer delivered an emotional, comedic introduction honoring their impact
– Angelina Love and Velvet Sky reflected on their journey, thanking fans, mentors, and the Knockouts division
The 2025 TNA Hall of Fame ceremony at Bound for Glory marked a landmark moment for women’s wrestling. Angelina Love and Velvet Sky, collectively known as The Beautiful People, were officially inducted into the Hall of Fame, cementing their place among TNA’s most influential figures. Their induction represented not just a celebration of glamour and confidence, but a recognition of two pioneers who changed how women were viewed in professional wrestling.
TNA opened the segment with a powerful retrospective, tracing the evolution of the Knockouts division—from the first Knockouts Champion crowned in 2007 to the groundbreaking Ultimate X match in 2022. Narration and highlights underscored how Love and Sky’s unapologetic attitude helped redefine beauty and power in wrestling. They weren’t just villains but trailblazers who forced audiences to pay attention.
Tommy Dreamer took the stage to induct his longtime friends, opening with humor and heartfelt respect. Joking that “Billy Gunn wasn’t available,” Dreamer praised The Beautiful People as pioneers who combined charisma with credibility. He highlighted Angelina’s six Knockouts Championship reigns and Velvet’s two title runs, emphasizing that their legacy went beyond gold—it was about transformation. Dreamer called them “the heart of the Knockouts era that inspired a generation.”
When the duo took the podium, emotion filled the arena. Angelina Love reflected on debuting at Bound for Glory 2007, the night the Knockouts division was born. She thanked her trainer, Rob Fuego, credited Tommy Dreamer for believing in her, and honored the original Knockouts who shared the first Gauntlet for Gold. Velvet Sky followed with her tribute, thanking Vince Russo, Jeff Jarrett, Terry Taylor, Cute Kip, and the production team who helped shape their success. Her speech turned deeply personal as she expressed gratitude to her parents, trainers, and partner Angelina. Together, they celebrated their fans—the “Pigeon Army”—for making their journey possible.
Their bond and chemistry were fully displayed as they closed the segment with their iconic “Let the pigeons loose” chant, bringing the crowd to its feet. The Beautiful People’s induction wasn’t just a nostalgic moment—it was a statement on how far women’s wrestling has come, and how much of that progress began with two women who refused to be overlooked.
