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Stephanie McMahon Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame During 2026 Ceremony

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Stephanie McMahon Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, held on April 17 at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, saw Stephanie McMahon honored as its first inductee of the evening. The event was streamed on ESPN Unlimited in the United States and on YouTube internationally, positioned between the WrestleMania SmackDown episode and the WrestleMania 42 Saturday event.

Stephanie McMahon was inducted by her mother, Linda McMahon, and her three daughters, Aurora, Murphy, and Vaughn Levesque.

Induction and Speeches

A video package highlighting McMahon's career—featuring her in-ring work, philanthropy, and executive leadership—preceded a series of personal and professional tributes.

  • Family Remarks: McMahon's daughters each spoke, sharing that their mother made them feel "seen" and broke barriers for women. Linda McMahon recounted her daughter's journey from childhood to her creative and executive roles within WWE, concluding by calling Stephanie "the most remarkable woman I know."
  • Talent Tributes: Wrestlers Charlotte Flair and Trish Stratus appeared in a segment focused on McMahon's role in the 'Women's Revolution.' They stated that, in their view, women's wrestling in WWE would not be the same without her contributions.
  • Acceptance Speech: In her speech, McMahon thanked her parents, Vince and Linda McMahon. Reports indicate the mention of Vince McMahon drew a positive audience reaction, including a "Thank You, Vince" chant. McMahon noted her grandmother was the only family member not in attendance.

Background on Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie McMahon has held numerous roles at WWE, including Chief Brand Officer, CEO, and Chairman. She became CEO and Chairman in 2022 after her father, Vince McMahon, stepped down from those positions. She resigned in January 2023 upon Vince McMahon's return to oversee the company's sale to Endeavor, which formed TKO Group Holdings.

Vince McMahon served as Executive Director of TKO until resigning in January 2024 following allegations in a lawsuit. That lawsuit remains in active litigation.