John Cena officially retired from WWE in December 2025, and many subsequently believed he would headline this year’s WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. However, according to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, the Cenation leader is not expected to be inducted in 2026. Instead, most within WWE anticipate that Stephanie McMahon will lead the class, having been announced as an inductee last September.
“Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select reports that John Cena is not expected to be a part of this year’s Hall of Fame Class. Most in WWE expect Stephanie McMahon to be the headliner of this year’s edition, and that an “immortal moments” induction is expected this year as well.” – Fightful Select
The Undertaker announced McMahon’s induction into the 2026 Hall of Fame class at WWE’s first ESPN premium live event, Wrestlepalooza, in Indianapolis. This occurred briefly before the main event, when the Deadman surprised McMahon at ringside. This moment highlighted her extensive legacy as an executive, on-screen star, and key figure in WWE’s growth, though some will be critical of her being the headliner, as names like Batista, The Rock, and Cena remain uninducted.
