WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase Praises 2026 Hall of Fame Class

DiBiase weighs in on inductees including Demolition, AJ Styles, and Stephanie McMahon

Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:49pm

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WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase has expressed his approval of the announced members of the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class, including Demolition, AJ Styles, and Stephanie McMahon. DiBiase praised the individual talents and contributions of the inductees, noting that Demolition was a "great team" and that Styles and McMahon both "definitely deserve" the honor.

Why it matters

The WWE Hall of Fame induction is a prestigious recognition of an individual’s significant impact and contributions to the pro wrestling industry. DiBiase’s endorsement of this year’s class highlights the worthiness of the selections and the lasting legacies of the inductees.

The details

The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition to Demolition, AJ Styles, and Stephanie McMahon, NBA champion Dennis Rodman will also be inducted. DiBiase praised Demolition’s team chemistry and individual talents, called Styles a "good guy" who "definitely deserves" the honor, and noted Stephanie McMahon’s extensive contributions both on-screen and behind the scenes.

  • The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled for four weeks from now.
  • Styles retired from in-ring competition at the 2026 Royal Rumble.

The players

Ted DiBiase

A WWE Hall of Famer who has provided his perspective on the announced members of the 2026 Hall of Fame class.

Demolition

A former WWE World Tag Team Champions who are being inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame.

AJ Styles

A Grand Slam Champion who is being inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame after retiring from in-ring competition.

Stephanie McMahon

A former WWE Women’s Champion and authority figure who is being inducted into the 2026 Hall of Fame for her extensive contributions both on-screen and behind the scenes.

Dennis Rodman

An NBA champion who is also joining the 2026 Hall of Fame class.

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What they’re saying

“It's about time. Individually, they're great guys. The first time I met Bill Eadie I think it was on a trip. We were both going to Japan, but I think that's where I met him. He and Darsow, they were a great team.”

— Ted DiBiase, WWE Hall of Famer

“AJ Styles, who retired from in-ring competition at the 2026 Royal Rumble, DiBiase noted that he knew Styles as a "good guy" that "definitely deserves" the Hall of Fame induction.”

— Ted DiBiase, WWE Hall of Famer

“Stephanie's been there from the get-go. She's Vince [McMahon]'s daughter and then obviously Paul [Levesque]'s wife. They had children. I mean, I don't think a lot of the fans would understand it because they go, 'Well, why Stephanie?' Well, all that she has done behind the scenes for years, it's priceless. I'm happy for her. That's great. This is not just about her on-screen being the character. This is about all the work that she has done for the company for so long. Yeah, it's great.”

— Ted DiBiase, WWE Hall of Famer

What’s next

The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled to take place in four weeks at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The takeaway

DiBiase’s endorsement of the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class highlights the worthiness of the inductees and the lasting impact they have had on the pro wrestling industry. The diverse group of honorees – from legendary tag team Demolition to pioneering executive Stephanie McMahon – underscores the breadth of contributions recognized by the prestigious Hall of Fame induction.