The Undertaker explains how much it meant to announce Stephanie McMahon into the WWE Hall of Fame

WWE WrestlePalooza had interesting moments, and possibly the most emotional one came after the show. The Undertaker paid a heartfelt tribute to Stephanie McMahon after her induction into the 2026 Hall of Fame, a gesture that moved both fans and the locker room.

The "Deadman" surprised the Indianapolis audience by appearing on a motorcycle to announce live that Stephanie would be the first member of the new Hall of Fame class. The announcement was accompanied by hugs from both Taker and WWE CEO, Nick Khan. However, the most special moment came afterwards, when the legendary wrestler shared a video on Instagram explaining why the news meant so much to him.

It's an incredible moment. Very well deserved. Her contributions to WWE are so numerous that they can't even begin to be listed.

The Undertaker highlighted not only Stephanie's backstage role, but also her humanity: "She's always been there with a smile on her face. What a great listener. If you need someone to listen, to bounce ideas off of... She's played practically every role in this industry, and all at the highest level."

The most emotional point came when the 'Phenom' made it clear that his bond with her goes beyond business: "And our friendship is even better than all of that". They have shared the locker room since The Undertaker debuted in WWE.