Stephanie McMahon Headlines WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026
In a surprising revelation during the WrestlePalooza broadcast, Stephanie McMahon, former co-CEO and chairwoman of WWE, was announced as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame for the year 2026. The announcement was made by The Undertaker, WWE Hall of Famer, who made a special appearance with his iconic “American Badass” persona. The Undertaker arrived at the ring on his motorcycle, where McMahon was in the front row.After the question, The Undertaker informed McMahon that she would be the first to be honored in the class of 2026. Stephanie McMahon, daughter of former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, held multiple roles within the company from 1998 to 2023. She began her career as an account executive and receptionist in 1998, before making her on-screen debut in 1999, involved in the rivalry between Vince McMahon and The Undertaker. Later, she ventured into professional wrestling, winning the WWF Women’s Championship in 2000, while simultaneously working behind the scenes as a director, senior vice president of creative writing, executive vice president of creative development and operations, and brand director. McMahon continued to make regular appearances and participated in various prominent storylines. One of these storylines materialized in real life when she married professional wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque in 2003. In 2019, her appearances became less frequent, given her growing behind-the-scenes role. She was named interim president and CEO following a board investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against her father. She resigned from the position in 2023, but has made sporadic appearances for the company, despite not currently holding a position at WWE. The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled to be held during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, in April.Are you ready?
The Undertaker
