The Undertaker surprised Stephanie McMahon with the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame announcement at Wrestlepalooza.
The iconic gong of The Undertaker put the crowd back on their feet after AJ Lee won her first match in over a decade.
What happened at Wrestlepalooza?
The Undertaker road down the ramp on his motorcycle and stopped short of circling the wrestling ring.
He spotted McMahon sitting in the front row, hopped off his bike, and took a seat next to her.
The crowd knew something was up, but they didn't know what.
The surprise announcement
The Deadman then surprised everyone, including Stephanie, by announcing that she would be the first member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Stephanie, overcome with emotion, gave her longtime friend a hug as the audience cheered on in approval.
Why it matters for The Undertaker
This is the second straight year that The Undertaker has taken part in a surprise Hall of Fame announcement.
It was just a few months ago when Taker, Shawn Michaels, and WWE President Nick Khan informed Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque that he would be headlining the class of 2025.
The Undertaker's involvement in the announcement is a significant moment for the WWE Hall of Fame.
What comes next for Stephanie McMahon?
Next spring, presumably during WrestleMania weekend, Stephanie McMahon will receive her own Hall of Fame ring to match the one her husband wears.
The Undertaker's announcement has set the stage for a special moment for Stephanie McMahon.
Stephanie McMahon was in attendance at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse Saturday night, sitting ringside just before the main event match between WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre.
Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre to retain the WWE Championship, but the night belonged to The Undertaker and Stephanie McMahon.
The Undertaker's surprise announcement has made the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Class one to watch.