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The Undertaker announced Stephanie McMahon as the first announced inductee in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026 at Wrestlepalooza on September 20, 2025. WWE later held the ceremony on April 17, 2026, where McMahon was inducted by her mother and daughters.
What The Undertaker announced at Wrestlepalooza
During Wrestlepalooza on September 20, 2025, The Undertaker surprised Stephanie McMahon with the news that she would enter the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026. WWE’s announcement video and event listing document the moment.
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McMahon was the class’s first announced inductee, not its only member. WWE later named additional inductees, including AJ Styles and Demolition.
When Stephanie McMahon was inducted
The announcement and the induction were separate events. WWE announced the ceremony for April 17, 2026, at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, during WrestleMania 42 week. WWE’s Hall of Fame coverage confirms that the ceremony took place and that McMahon was inducted.
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- On March 13th, 2004 - The night before WrestleMania XX - World Wrestling Entertainment held a very special ceremony to induct 11 legends, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Don Muraco, Big John Studd, Junkyard Dog, "Superstar" Billy Graham, Sgt. Slaughter, Tito Santana, Harley Race, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan and Pete Rose, into its hallowed Hall of Fame. These are the highlights
Who inducted Stephanie McMahon?
WWE’s ceremony recap says McMahon was inducted by her mother, Linda McMahon, and her daughters Aurora, Murphy, and Vaughn Levesque. The Undertaker delivered the earlier announcement; WWE’s recap identifies her family as her inductors.
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WWE’s official biography describes McMahon’s work both on screen and in company leadership. It lists a Women’s Championship reign, roles as SmackDown General Manager and Raw Commissioner, and executive positions including Chief Brand Officer, Chairwoman, and Co-CEO. WWE’s announcement also notes her media work, including Stephanie’s Places on ESPN+ and the What’s Your Story? podcast.
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Those roles provide context for the recognition, but WWE has not stated a specific reason for choosing McMahon as the first announced member of the 2026 class.
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