Trish Stratus has addressed the possibility of inducting Stephanie McMahon into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame during an appearance on KLAS 8 News Now. McMahon is set to headline a star-studded class that includes AJ Styles and The Demolition. While Stratus originally had McMahon induct her into the Hall of Fame 13 years ago, her own schedule during WrestleMania week in Las Vegas remains a potential hurdle for “returning the favor.”
“I’ll have to see if I’m not at Flanker. I’ll have to see,” Stratus stated when asked about the induction. The 50-year-old legend is scheduled to be at Flanker Kitchen/Sports Bar in Las Vegas for her “First Crush” event throughout the weekend. The Hall of Fame ceremony is currently slated for April 17, 2026, at Dolby Live in Las Vegas, Nevada.
First Crush and WrestleMania Week Logistics
The “First Crush” event is described as an exclusive experience for fans, featuring a pop-up merchandise shop, themed food and beverages, and various live interactions. Stratus has noted that the event will include meet and greets, podcast recordings, fireside chats, and “surprise moments” designed to engage the crowd expected at Allegiant Stadium for the two-night event. Because these fan-focused events often run concurrently with official WWE programming, Stratus’ availability for the Friday night ceremony remains unconfirmed.
While no official inductor has been named, many fans have speculated that a member of the McMahon family or a longtime rival like Stratus would be the most appropriate choice to honor her decades of contributions to business.
WrestleMania 42 and the Hall of Fame Class
The 2026 Hall of Fame class joins WrestleMania 42 weekend, which is expected to feature between 14 and 16 matches. The event is headlined by title defenses, including world championship clashes for Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Stephanie Vaquer, and Jade Cargill. The inclusion of names like AJ Styles and The Demolition highlights a class.
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