Jeff Jarrett, a veteran of both AEW and WWE, recently emphasized that WWE should honor Sean Waltman, known as X-Pac, with a solo induction into the Hall of Fame. Jarrett highlighted Waltman’s impactful wrestling career and unique style that set him apart in the industry, urging WWE to recognize him as an individual legend beyond his group inductions.
X-Pac, aged 52, made his initial mark in WWE as the 1–2–3 Kid before moving to WCW, where he joined the nWo under the name Syxx. Returning to WWE in 1998, he became a member of the influential faction D-Generation X. Although WWE has already inducted Waltman twice—once for his time with D-Generation X and once as part of the nWo—Jarrett argues that these honors do not fully reflect Waltman’s solo contributions.
Distinctive Career Highlights Support Call for Solo Induction
On his My World podcast, Jarrett praised X-Pac for his innovative and fast-paced wrestling, pointing out how his early performances revolutionized the style of in-ring competition. Jarrett cited Waltman’s beginnings as the Lightning Kid and his notable matches with Jerry Lynn as examples of his trailblazing influence, comparing them to later divisions like WWE’s X Division.
“I’m going to be way, way biased… It’s a no-brainer. You look at the Lightning Kid at a young age, his matches with Jerry Lynn. You can call it the X Division, before X-Division, or Junior Heavyweight, or Flyweight, or however you want to say that. But in his earliest of days, coming on the scene, he was turning heads and making headlines as, truly, a kid. Then, when you look at his entry point into the WWF as the 1-2-3 Kid, and the huge upset he had over Razor Ramon.. When you kind of think of a trailblazer, somebody who broke the mold, positioned it in a unique way, that 1-2-3 Kid upset can happen anywhere.” —Jeff Jarrett, AEW and WWE Veteran
Jarrett also acknowledged the personal challenges X-Pac faced and overcame during his career, describing his resilience as part of what makes him worthy of solo recognition.
“He battled some demons, like all of us do in life, but he kept rolling. You look at when he showed up on Nitro, that piece of the puzzle in the nWo, named him Syxx… Then, him going back [to WWE], there is a lot of moments that Kid was a part of. So if you know your history, it is absolutely no disrespect to anybody that’s currently in the Hall of Fame, but, my gosh, without question.” —Jeff Jarrett, AEW and WWE Veteran
Beyond WWE, Waltman has shared his talents with numerous other wrestling organizations, including AAA, GCW, JCW, and TNA, further solidifying his legacy as a versatile and enduring performer.
Recent Wrestling Activity and Context Around Jeff Jarrett
At the beginning of 2025, Jeff Jarrett announced that he had signed his final talent contract with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), revealing ambitions to compete for the AEW World Championship. This decision led to conflicts with prominent AEW stars such as MJF and Jon Moxley, who leads the Death Riders faction.
Jarrett’s latest bout for AEW saw him face Claudio Castagnoli for the chance to challenge Moxley for the AEW World Title. Despite a determined effort, Jarrett was defeated due to interference from The One True King. It remains uncertain when Jarrett will next appear in an AEW ring.
Implications of Jarrett’s Advocacy for X-Pac
Jarrett’s call to WWE to grant X-Pac an individual Hall of Fame induction brings attention to the evolving criteria for honoring wrestling careers. By urging recognition beyond faction-based inductions, Jarrett highlights the importance of celebrating individual achievements that have shaped the industry.
This advocacy could influence WWE’s future Hall of Fame decisions, prompting a reevaluation of how performers with significant solo and team contributions are honored. For fans and insiders alike, Jarrett’s remarks underline both the legacy of X-Pac and the ongoing dialogue about wrestling’s history and its champions.
