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6-Time World Champion Returns To WWE At 2026 Hall Of Fame

By Ahmed Hamdy • Published Apr 17, 2026 23:57 EDT
Mickie James blur WWE logo - Source: WWE.com
Mickie James blur WWE logo - Source: WWE.com

A WWE legend made their comeback at the 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony.

Mickie James had a legendary career in the Stamford-based company. The six-time Women’s Champion had two stints, with the second ending in 2021.

Hardcore Country returned to WWE tonight at the Hall of Fame ceremony alongside her husband, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis. James disclosed that she met Stephanie McMahon backstage and shared an emotional moment with her.

What Did Stephanie McMahon Say About Her WWE Hall Of Fame Induction

During a recent episode of her podcast, “What’s Your Story? With Steph McMahon,” The Billion Dollar Princess and her husband, WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H addressed her Hall of Fame induction.

The former WWE Chairwoman disclosed that she never imagined she would receive such honor.

My God, it feels — it’s such an honor. And I’m so grateful. It’s the biggest, I never, ever imagined it. And it’s just the biggest thing ever in my career. And, you know, I’m really proud.

Well, I don’t know that worthy is a word I would use. But like I definitely am accepting and I’m in such a great place and I’m so excited and I’m just so grateful. You know, that’s the thing. It’s like, no matter what happens in WWE moving forward, this has been my life.

And I’m so grateful to have had this remarkable, incredible life surrounded by these characters and people who are probably the most honest sort of truthful versions of themselves, right? Because when you’re on the road with people and I don’t know, I love our community.

So to have had all of this, you know, this is my world. WWE is my actual world and always has been.

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