Shane McMahon's son advocates for his father's induction in WWE Hall of Fame 2026; Mark Henry reacts

(Courtesy : WWE)
Stephanie McMahon was announced for the 2026 Hall of Fame at Wrestlepalooza!
After the conclusion of WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025, Shane McMahon’s son took to his X (Twitter) to react to Stephanie McMahon’s Hall of Fame induction during the PLE.
Before the main event clash between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre, The Undertaker made a surprise appearance and announced Stephanie McMahon into the WWE Hall of Fame – Class of 2026. This was the first induction into the next year’s Hall of Fame.
The event aired live on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, and ushered in the ESPN era for the promotion in the United States. Multiple big names, including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, AJ Lee, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch, and Seth Rollins, among others, competed on the show.
The show featured two title clashes, a tag team match, a mixed tag team match, and a singles clash between John Cena and Brock Lesnar.
Shane McMahon’s son advocates for his father’s inclusion
After the announcement, Declan McMahon, Shane McMahon’s son, took to his X handle and called for his father to be inducted into the Hall of Fame as well.
“Put Shane McMahon in the Hall of Fame!” Declan wrote.
Mark Henry responds to Declan McMahon
WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry took to social media to support Declan McMahon, commending him for being a loyal son who is advocating for his father and pushing for recognition of his accomplishments.
“That is being a good son. Looking out for your father. And wanting his accomplishments awarded,” Mark Henry wrote.
Was Stephanie McMahon announced for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame?
Yes, during Wrestlepalooza 2025, The Undertaker made a surprise appearance and announced Stephanie McMahon into the WWE Hall of Fame – Class of 2026.
What did Shane McMahon’s son say about the announcement?
After the announcement, Declan McMahon, Shane McMahon’s son, took to his X handle and called for his father to be inducted into the Hall of Fame as well.
For more updates, follow Khel Now Wrestling on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram & Whatsapp.
Abhijit Singh is a budding sports journalist with over three years of experience in the field, and a photographer capturing stories through his lens since 2018. With a background in philosophy and political science, he brings a thoughtful, analytical edge to his reporting where every word is guided by curiosity and intent. Whether he's capturing the emotion of a moment or unpacking the deeper narratives within the game, Abhijit’s work is rooted in insight and passion. When he’s not covering sports, he’s often exploring new ideas through reading, traveling or just procrastinating.
- Four WWE title changes that could transpire in early 2026
- All confirmed WWE events for 2026 so far
- What will be first WWE PLE of 2026? Date, location & venue
- All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown after Survivor Series 2025: Gunther, LA Knight, Randy Orton & more
- WWE SmackDown after Survivor Series 2025 Preview: Match card, news, timings & telecast details
- Four WWE title changes that could transpire in early 2026
- All confirmed WWE events for 2026 so far
- Top five future opponents for Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer on WWE RAW
- Predicted Match Card for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event following Survivor Series 2025
- Top five mistakes WWE made on RAW after Survivor Series WarGames 2025