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 Undertaker, WWE Hall of Famer, who appeared with his iconic “American Badass” persona.The Undertaker, riding his motorcycle, went to the ring where McMahon was. After asking McMahon “Are you ready?”, he informed him of his induction.
Daughter of former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, Stephanie held multiple roles in the company from 1998 to 2023. She started 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, winning the WWF Women’s Championship in the year 2000, while simultaneously working backstage 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 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, McMahon’s appearances became less frequent due to her increasing backstage role. She was appointed 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 at WWE.
The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled to be held during WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, in April.
