WrestleMania week is here, and it’s almost time for the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Metro is already on the ground in Las Vegas with fans looking forward to seeing the likes of Oba Femi, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley and more in action, but there are a couple more stops before the Showcase of the Immortals lands in Sin City.
Every year, the company honours legends of the past to truly kick off the festivities, and this year’s class looks to be a special one with the likes of Stephanie McMahon and AJ Styles getting recognised.
Although it used to be a standalone event a couple of nights before, more recently, the ceremony has been held after SmackDown, and this is set to continue.
We’re still waiting to find out exactly who will induct each legend, but The Undertaker appears set to honour McMahon, while John Cena is hosting WrestleMania 42 and would be a perfect fit for Styles.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is WWE Hall of Fame 2026?
The 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony airs Saturday morning, April 18 at 5am for fans in the UK.
Once again, the event will be held after SmackDown, but it won’t be returning to Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
This time, it’s being moved to Dolby Live at Park MGM, which is just across the road from where SmackDown will take place at the T-Mobile Arena.
Where can you watch WWE Hall of Fame 2026?
Fans in the UK can tune into the 2026 Hall of Fame induction ceremony either live or on demand for free via YouTube. Simply click the link here.
Why isn’t the WWE Hall of Fame 2026 on Netflix?
Since January 2025, Netflix has been the official home of WWE in the UK, but there have been some exceptions for certain shows.
Some broadcasts, like Saturday Night’s Main Event and Lucha Libre AAA shows, have been streamed on YouTube, as they fall outside of the Netflix deal.
The Hall of Fame falls under that arrangement too, meaning international fans will be able to stream for free on the platform.
WWE Hall of Fame class of 2026 inductees
- Stephanie McMahon
- AJ Styles
- Demolition (Ax and Smash)
- Dennis Rodman (Celebrity wing)
- Sid (Sid Justice/Sid Vicious/Psycho Sid) (Legacy inductee)
- Bad News Brown (Legacy inductee)
- Immortal Moment: Hulk Hogan vs. Andre The Giant from WrestleMania III
When did AJ Styles retire from WWE?
AJ Styles retired from WWE after losing to GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble in January.
The Phenomenal One has since confirmed his in-ring career is officially over, and he has no plans to wrestle again besides a potential tag match with his son in the distant future.
He made it clear over the last couple of years that he was winding down, telling Metro before WrestleMania 40 in 2024 that his body was essentially begging him to quit.
‘I don’t want to do it anymore. And it’s not because – of course I want to wrestle,’ he admitted at the time. ‘But my body, it’s like, “Please stop. Please stop.” I think this would be a good place to end my career, in the WWE.’
Styles kept going a little longer than that, but eventually decided to end his career at the Rumble, the same premium live event where he made his WWE debut in January 2016.
Now, he’s helping the company behind the scenes as a talent scout of sorts, helping identify and prepare the next generation of stars to keep the business strong.
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