Stephanie McMahon, First Inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame 2026
In a surprising revelation during the WrestlePalooza broadcast on Saturday, it was announced that Stephanie McMahon will be the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2026. The announcement was made by The Undertaker, WWE Hall of Famer, who made a special appearance with his iconic “American Badass” persona. The legendary wrestler arrived at the ring on his motorcycle, where McMahon was sitting.After asking McMahon if she was ready, The Undertaker revealed that she would be the first to be honored in the class of 2026. Daughter of former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, Stephanie held multiple roles within the company from 1998 to 2023. She began as an account executive and receptionist in 1998, before debuting on screen in 1999, participating in her father’s rivalry with The Undertaker. Subsequently, she became a wrestler, winning the WWF Women’s Championship in 2000, while simultaneously working backstage as a director, senior vice president of creative writing, executive vice president of creative development and operations, and brand director. McMahon continued to appear regularly and was involved in important storylines. One of them came to fruition when she began dating and married professional wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque in 2003. In 2019, McMahon’s appearances became less frequent, as her behind-the-scenes role expanded. She was named interim chairwoman 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 holding a position at WWE. The 2026 Hall of Fame is scheduled to take place during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, in April.Are you ready?
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