Summary

Stephanie McMahon thanked both Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon during her WWE Hall of Fame induction speech on Friday night, and the mention of Vince quickly drew one of the loudest reactions of the segment.

While speaking about her family, Stephanie said Linda should be in the Hall of Fame as well and added that Vince was also central to everything that led to the ceremony. The crowd then broke into a "Thank you, Vince" chant before Stephanie thanked her parents again.

The moment came during the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony after Michael Cole and The Miz were named as hosts for the event.

Quote from Stephanie McMahon

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

Vince McMahon's mention became part of Stephanie McMahon's Hall of Fame moment

Stephanie McMahon's induction was meant to center on her own career, but Vince McMahon's name immediately became part of the biggest talking point once the crowd responded to it. That reaction stood out even more because Vince remains tied to an active lawsuit filed by former employee Janel Grant in January 2024, in which Grant accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking.

For WWE, that means a night built around celebrating Stephanie also reopened conversation around Vince's place in the company's public history. The speech still honored her family, but the chant ensured the moment would be discussed for more than the induction alone.

Sources

As reported by Fightful