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WWE Hall of Fame 2026: Stephanie McMahon Becomes First Inductee to Next Class After Undertaker's Surprise
Stephanie McMahon, recognized for her executive leadership and on-screen roles, will join her husband Triple H and The Undertaker in the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
- Stephanie McMahon was revealed as the inaugural member of the WWE Hall of Fame's 2026 class during the WrestlePalooza event held in Indianapolis.
- This surprise induction followed Stephanie's long WWE career, her role as former Chairwoman and co-CEO, and her resignation in 2023.
- The Undertaker, a Hall of Famer with whom Stephanie had a major on-screen feud, made the announcement from inside the arena.
- Stephanie became emotional and embraced The Undertaker after he revealed that she had been chosen to lead the 2026 Hall of Fame class as the inaugural honoree.
- While The Rock, also known as The Great One, has not yet been inducted, he is rumored to return before John Cena's final WWE match on December 13, 2025.
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Stephanie McMahon 1st into WWE '26 HOF class
Former WWE wrestler and chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon, the daughter of former WWE chairman Vince McMahon, was announced as the first inductee into the WWE's 2026 Hall of Fame class on Saturday in an announcement on ESPN's WrestlePalooza broadcast.
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Undertaker surprises Stephanie McMahon with WWE Hall of Fame news
The WWE Hall of Fame class of 2026 already has its first inductee. During Wrestlepalooza on Saturday night, there was a moment where The Undertaker surprised Stephanie McMahon with the news that she will be inducted into the WWE Hall…
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