WWE Announces Hall of Fame Inductees Ahead of WrestleMania 42

Stephanie McMahon, A.J. Styles, and tag team Demolition to be honored at ceremony in Las Vegas.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The WWE has announced the location and initial inductees for its 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony, which will take place in Las Vegas ahead of WrestleMania 42. Stephanie McMahon, A.J. Styles, and the tag team Demolition (Ax and Smash) will be among those honored at the event held at Dolby Live at Park MGM on April 17.

Why it matters

The WWE Hall of Fame induction is a prestigious honor that recognizes the contributions of the sport's top stars. This year's class features several notable names, including Stephanie McMahon, a member of the McMahon wrestling dynasty, and A.J. Styles, a standout performer who found success both in WWE and other promotions.

The details

The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on April 17, the night before WrestleMania 42, at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. In addition to McMahon and Styles, the tag team Demolition (Ax and Smash) will also be inducted. Demolition was one of the most popular tag teams in WWE history, holding the tag team championship a record three times.

  • The Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19, 2026.

The players

Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie McMahon is the granddaughter of WWE co-founder Vincent J. McMahon and the daughter of former chairman Vince McMahon. She has worked in various roles for WWE, including as a performer, manager, and commissioner, and was a former women's champion.

A.J. Styles

A.J. Styles is a two-time WWE champion and 15th Grand Slam champion. He made a name for himself outside of WWE in TNA Wrestling before joining the company in 2016 and having a successful run that included matches against top stars like John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and Randy Orton.

Demolition (Ax and Smash)

Demolition was one of the hottest tag teams in WWE in the 1990s, holding the tag team championship a record three times.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Additional inductees for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony is a highlight of WrestleMania weekend, honoring the sport's all-time greats. This year's class features several notable names, including a member of the McMahon wrestling dynasty and a standout performer who found success both in WWE and other promotions.