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Stephanie McMahon Named First Inductee to WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026

The Undertaker revealed the honor with a live ringside surprise at Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis.

TOPSHOT - World Wrestling Entertainment star The Undertaker makes his way to the ring during a match at the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Super Showdown event in the Saudi Red Sea port city of Jeddah late on January 7, 2019.
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Overview

  • WWE shared official video of The Undertaker informing McMahon of her induction as the first announced member of the 2026 class.
  • Appearing in his American Badass persona, The Undertaker rode a motorcycle to ringside before delivering the announcement.
  • Paul “Triple H” Levesque said McMahon was unaware of the plan, and WWE later posted footage of his emotional backstage reaction.
  • The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony is slated for WrestleMania 42 weekend in Las Vegas in April.
  • McMahon’s WWE career spanned 1998 to 2023 across on-screen roles and senior leadership positions including executive vice president, chief brand officer, chairwoman and co-CEO.