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AJ Styles was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by The Good Brothers. During the ceremony, Styles revealed that he is not missing wrestling since retiring in January.
The match between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant at WWE WrestleMania III has been officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The iconic bodyslam from that match was specifically highlighted as part of the induction.
Dennis Rodman was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and delivered an unpredictable speech that became emotional when discussing Hulk Hogan and his son Nick Hogan, before transitioning into a confusing Hulk Hogan impression. The speech included rambling phrases mixing Hulkamania references and classic catchphrases, and concluded with Rodman shouting "NWO for life." The strange combination of heartfelt moments and chaotic delivery made it one of the most talked-about speeches of the ceremony.
Dennis Rodman was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by his former NWO stablemates Kevin Nash and Sean "X-Pac" Waltman. The induction ceremony featured both Nash and X-Pac presenting Rodman for his entry into the Hall of Fame.
Demolition's Bill Eadie and Barry Darsow were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The induction was performed by Arn Anderson, Haku, and Warlord.
Stephanie McMahon was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by her daughters and Linda McMahon.
Stephanie McMahon was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and during her speech, she referred to Sami Zayn as a "B+ Player," the same nickname she previously used for Daniel Bryan during a 2013-2014 storyline. Zayn is currently the United States Champion and is scheduled to defend his title against Trick Williams at WrestleMania.
During Stephanie McMahon's 2026 WWE Hall of Fame induction speech in Las Vegas, fans broke into "Thank you, Vince!" chants after she mentioned and thanked her father Vince McMahon. The crowd reaction was notable given that Vince McMahon has been largely absent from WWE since his forced retirement and legal issues tied to Janel Grant's lawsuit. Stephanie was supported by family members including Linda McMahon, Triple H, and her three daughters during the ceremony where she became the first inductee to accept her honor.
WWE Hall of Fame 2026 ticket prices dropped to as low as $35 just hours before the ceremony at Dolby Live in Las Vegas, down from $62.37 earlier that day. The venue had 3,054 seats with approximately 505 still available by early April 17, prompting the last-minute price cuts to fill remaining seats. The 2026 Hall of Fame class included Stephanie McMahon, AJ Styles, Demolition, Dennis Rodman, Sid, and Bad News Brown during WrestleMania 42 weekend.
Stephanie McMahon was inducted into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame, with her three daughters Aurora Rose, Murphy Claire, and Vaughn Evelyn Levesque participating in the induction ceremony alongside her mother Linda McMahon. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's daughters made a rare public appearance for their mother's induction, while Vince McMahon was absent from the ceremony.
Nikki Bella claims she is still scheduled to compete in a match at WWE WrestleMania 42 despite dealing with an injury. Her statement comes amid news of Paige's return to WWE.
Ex-WWE star Jake Hager won his Power Slap debut by knocking out Devin Jenkins in the third round. Hager signed a six-appearance deal with Power Slap after stepping away from wrestling, having not wrestled since 2024.