WWE Makes Major Announcement For 2026 Hall of Fame Ceremony

WWE have today announced the date and location for the 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony, which will take place during WrestleMania 42 week in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The ceremony, a mainstay of WrestleMania weekend for over 20 years now, will take place on Friday, April 17. Taking centre stage at Dolby Live at Park MGM.

WWE made the official announcement today (March 2, 2026) with an official statement, saying, “The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony will deliver an unforgettable experience for the WWE Universe, headlined by Class of 2026 inductees Stephanie McMahon, former WWE Chairwoman and Co-CEO, Grand Slam Champion AJ Styles and Demolition. Additional inductees will be announced in the coming weeks.”

The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Stephanie McMahon and AJ Styles had already been announced as inductees of the 2026 class before today. They have since been joined by three-time WWE Tag Team Champions Demolition (Ax and Smash aka Bill Eadie and Barry Darsow).

Much like McMahon and Styles, Demolition were informed of their impending induction by WWE icon, The Undertaker.

Congratulations to Ax & Smash of Demolition and welcome to the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026. #WWEHOF pic.twitter.com/iDWqIQoYeY

— Undertaker (@undertaker) March 2, 2026

The duo, managed by Mr. Fuji, and later joined by Crush (the late Brian Adams) were for more than 25 years the longest reigning Tag Team Champions in company history, holding the belts for 478 consecutive days between March 27, 1988 and July 18, 1989. Their record was eventually broken by The New Day in December, 2016.

Demolition is IN! ????

As announced by @undertaker, one of the greatest tag teams of all time will make history once again as Ax and Smash of Demolition enter the #WWEHOF as members of the Class of 2026!

MORE INFO: https://t.co/c9EUN09r0v pic.twitter.com/gJSbEelhhp

— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2026

It has not yet been announced who will induct any of the current inductees for the class of 2026, however.

A Stacked Class

Stephanie McMahon, part of the McMahon family who owned the company for over 40 years, follows in the footsteps of her husband, Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, who entered the Hall of Fame, last year. The 14-time World Champion currently serves as the head of creative and Chief Content Officer.

Styles, meanwhile, was announced as an inductee during a moving tribute WWE paid to the two-time WWE Champion as part of his recent retirement. The Phenomenal One recently brought an end to his unparalleled career after suffering defeat at the hands of GUNTHER at this year’s Royal Rumble, in Saudi Arabia.

WrestleMania 42 will emanate from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Nevada on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19.

Tickets for the Hall of Fame ceremony will go on sale starting Tuesday, March 10 at 1pm ET/10am PT via Ticketmaster.com. Fans can purchase tickets during an exclusive presale by visiting Ticketmaster.com starting Monday, March 9 at 1pm ET/10am PT.

Additionally, WWE Hall of Fame Priority Passes will soon be available through On Location, the Official Fan Hospitality Partner of WWE. These exclusive packages will provide unparalleled access to every electrifying moment, including premium seating, Superstar Meet & Greet opportunities, and more. To learn more, visit: http://onlocationexp.com/wwehof.