Stephanie McMahon Thanks Her Father Vince During Her WWE Hall of Fame Induction Speech, Crowd Chants “Thank You Vince”

Friday’s 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada featured Stephanie McMahon being officially inducted into WWE’s Hall of Fame as part of this year’s class of inductees.

McMahon’s mother Linda McMahon and her daughters Aurora, Murphy, and Vaughn were her inductors for the ceremony.

During her speech, McMahon thanked her father and former TKO and WWE Executive Chairman Vince McMahon for the impact he had on both her life and WWE.

” If it weren’t for her, and of course, my father Vince McMahon, none of us would be here tonight. Especially me.”

The crowd responded back stating “Thank you, Vince.”

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A moment a long time coming. 🥹@StephMcMahon's wild wrestling journey has led her to the #WWEHOF! pic.twitter.com/r3OuyptvVv

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Stephanie’s father Vince had resigned from WWE in January of 2024 following a lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant who had accused McMahon of committing sexual trafficking and abuse toward her during her time in the company.