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

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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.
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