Stephanie McMahon Headlines WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Former WWE co-CEO and chairwoman Stephanie McMahon has been announced as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2026.
The surprising news was revealed to McMahon by The Undertaker, a WWE Hall of Famer, during the WrestlePalooza broadcast last Saturday.
The Undertaker, in his iconic “American Badass” persona, made a special appearance, arriving at the ring on his motorcycle, where McMahon was in the front row. After asking McMahon “Are you ready?”, The Undertaker informed him that he would be the first to be inducted in 2026.
Daughter of former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, Stephanie held multiple roles in the company from 1998 to 2023.
Her career began as an account executive and receptionist in 1998, before her first on-screen appearance in 1999, in the context of the rivalry between Vince McMahon and The Undertaker.
Later, she became a wrestler, 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 chief brand officer.
McMahon continued to make frequent appearances and participated in some prominent storylines. One of these storylines became reality 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.
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 to take place during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, in April.
