WWE Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, and Demolition to be honored at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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WWE has announced the initial class of inductees for the 2026 Hall of Fame Ceremony, which will take place on April 17 in Las Vegas as part of WrestleMania 42 week. The honorees include former WWE Chairwoman and Co-CEO Stephanie McMahon, recently retired 28-year veteran AJ Styles, and the legendary tag team Demolition.

Why it matters

The WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony is one of the most prestigious events in professional wrestling, honoring the sport's all-time greats. This year's class features a mix of influential executives, in-ring innovators, and dominant champions, reflecting the diverse contributions that have shaped the WWE over the decades.

The details

McMahon is being inducted for her leadership and contributions during the company's formative years. Styles, who retired on January 31 after an illustrious career spanning WWE, TNA, Ring of Honor, and New Japan Pro Wrestling, is widely regarded as one of the greatest in-ring performers of his generation. Demolition, the three-time WWF World Tag Team Champions, held the titles for a combined 698 days, including a record-setting 478-day first reign that began at WrestleMania IV in 1988 and stood as the longest in the championship's history until The New Day surpassed it in 2015-16.

  • WWE announced the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees on March 2, 2026.
  • The Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9 p.m. PT.
  • Tickets for the event will go on sale on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.

The players

Stephanie McMahon

Former WWE Chairwoman and Co-CEO, being inducted for her leadership and contributions during the company's formative years.

AJ Styles

Retired professional wrestler who had a 28-year career spanning WWE, TNA, Ring of Honor, and New Japan Pro Wrestling, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest in-ring performers of his generation.

Demolition

The legendary tag team of Ax (Bill Eadie) and Smash (Barry Darsow), who were three-time WWF World Tag Team Champions and held the titles for a combined 698 days, including a record-setting 478-day first reign that began at WrestleMania IV in 1988.

The Undertaker

Informed Demolition of their induction via a surprise video call.

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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

Tickets for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony will go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster. An exclusive presale will open the day prior on Monday, March 9.

The takeaway

This year's WWE Hall of Fame class highlights the diverse contributions that have shaped the company over the decades, from influential executives like Stephanie McMahon to in-ring innovators like AJ Styles and dominant champions like Demolition. The induction ceremony promises to be a must-see event for wrestling fans as WWE celebrates its all-time greats.