Stephanie McMahon Headlines the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026
In a surprising revelation during the WrestlePalooza broadcast, Stephanie McMahon, former co-CEO and chairwoman of WWE, was announced as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2026.
The announcement was made by the legendary The Undertaker, WWE Hall of Famer, who made a special appearance with his iconic “American Badass” persona.
The Undertaker, riding his motorcycle, went to the ring where McMahon was present. After asking him “Are you ready?”, he told him the news of his induction.
Stephanie, daughter of former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, held multiple roles in the company between 1998 and 2023.
She began as an account executive and receptionist in 1998, and in 1999 she made her first on-screen appearance, getting involved in the rivalry between her father and The Undertaker.
Subsequently, she became a wrestler, winning the WWF Women’s Championship in the year 2000, while simultaneously working in behind-the-scenes roles, including director, senior vice president of creative writing, executive vice president of creative development and operations, and brand director.
McMahon continued to make regular appearances and participated in prominent storylines. One of these storylines became reality when she began dating and married professional wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque in 2003.
In 2019, her appearances became less frequent 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 sporadic appearances for the company, although she no longer holds a position at WWE.
The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled to be held during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, in April.
