Stephanie McMahon Headlines WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Stephanie McMahon will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, marking a significant milestone in her career both in and out of the ring. The induction ceremony took place on April 17, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at Dolby Live at Park MGM, the night before WrestleMania 42.

According to WWE’s official announcement, Stephanie McMahon was revealed as the first inductee for the Class of 2026 during the Wrestlepalooza event on September 20, 2025, where she was introduced by WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker.

The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class also includes AJ Styles, the tag team Demolition (Ax and Smash), Dennis Rodman in the Celebrity Wing, and posthumous honors for Sycho Sid and Bad News Brown. The iconic WrestleMania III match between Hulk Hogan and André the Giant was recognized as the 2026 Immortal Moment.

During her induction speech, Stephanie McMahon reflected on her relationship with Paul “Triple H” Levesque and acknowledged the support of the WWE family. She was inducted by her mother, Linda McMahon, and her three daughters—Aurora, Murphy, and Vaughn Levesque—highlighting the personal significance of the moment.

The ceremony aired live on the ESPN app in the United States and was streamed internationally on YouTube, allowing fans worldwide to witness the historic event.

As a former WWE executive, on-screen personality, and one-time WWF Women’s Champion, Stephanie McMahon’s induction recognizes her multifaceted contributions to the sports-entertainment industry over several decades.

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