Stephanie McMahon Headlines the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The former co-CEO and chairwoman of WWE, Stephanie McMahon, has been announced as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2026. The surprising news was revealed by The Undertaker, WWE Hall of Fame member, during the WrestlePalooza broadcast on Saturday. The Undertaker made a special appearance with his “American Badass” character, arriving at the ring on his motorcycle. There, McMahon, who was in the front row, was informed of his induction.Daughter of WWE’s former president, Vince McMahon, Stephanie held multiple roles in the company from 1998 to 2023. She began as an account executive and receptionist in 1998, before her first on-screen appearance in 1999, involved in Vince McMahon’s rivalry with The Undertaker. Subsequently, she became a wrestler and won the WWF Women’s Championship in 2000, while simultaneously working in behind-the-scenes roles as a director, senior vice president of creative writing, executive vice president of creative development and operations, and brand director. McMahon continued to make frequent appearances and participated in important storylines. One of them even transcended fiction when she married professional wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque in 2003. In 2019, her appearances became more sporadic as her behind-the-scenes role grew. She was promoted to interim president and CEO following an 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 holding a position in WWE. The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled for WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, in April.Are you ready?
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