Stephanie McMahon Headlines WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Former wrestler and WWE brand director Stephanie McMahon has been announced as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2026.
The surprise was given by The Undertaker, WWE Hall of Fame member, during the broadcast of WrestlePalooza on Saturday.
The Undertaker made a special appearance with his “American Badass” character, arriving on his motorcycle to the ring, where McMahon was sitting in the front row. After asking McMahon “Are you ready?”, The Undertaker informed her that she would be the first to be inducted into the 2026 class.
Daughter of former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, Stephanie held multiple roles in the company from 1998 to 2023.
She started as an account executive and receptionist in 1998, before her first on-screen appearance in 1999, as part of Vince McMahon’s rivalry with The Undertaker. Then, she became a wrestler and won the WWF Women’s Championship in 2000, while continuing to work behind the scenes as a director, senior vice president of creative writing, executive vice president of creative development and operations, and chief brand officer.
McMahon continued to make frequent appearances and was involved in several memorable moments. One of them came true when she began dating and married professional wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque in 2003.
In 2019, McMahon’s appearances became more sporadic, as her behind-the-scenes role grew. She was promoted to 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 periodic appearances for the company despite not having a position at WWE.
The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled for WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas in April.
