Leon White, who wrestled professionally under several names but most recognizable as "Vader," will be posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. The former Colorado Buffalo All-American offensive lineman will be enshrined during the 2022 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as part of WrestleMania Week.
White, was a first-team All-American as a senior in 1977, selected to the American Football Coaches Association/Kodak team as its center (UPI made him a second-team choice). A Playboy Preseason All-American at tackle prior to his original senior year in 1976, but after he went down with a season-ending knee injury one game into the season, the Big Eight granted him an extra year of eligibility; he moved to center for the following season.