Stephanie McMahon, first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame 2026

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 Famer, 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, received the news.

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The Undertaker

After the question, The Undertaker confirmed that McMahon would be the first to be honored in 2026. Daughter of former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, Stephanie held multiple roles in the company between 1998 and 2023.

• She started as an account executive and receptionist in 1998.
• She made her first on-screen appearance in 1999, involved in the rivalry between Vince McMahon and The Undertaker.
• In 2000, she became a wrestler and won the WWF Women’s Championship, while continuing to work in management roles.

McMahon continued making frequent appearances and participated in important storylines. One of them came to fruition when she married professional wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque in 2003. In 2019, her appearances became less frequent due to her growing behind-the-scenes role. She was named interim president and CEO following an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against her father. He resigned from his position in 2023, but has made periodic appearances for the company, despite not having a role in WWE. The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled for WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, in April.