Stephanie McMahon is preparing to take her place among WWE’s all time greats, and as her Hall of Fame induction approaches, she is reflecting on a lifelong journey that has been deeply intertwined with the company.

Speaking on her “What’s Your Story?” podcast, McMahon sat down with her husband Paul “Triple H” Levesque to discuss what the honor means to her. The moment clearly carries significant weight, even if it is something she admits she never saw coming.

“My God, it feels it’s such an honor,” she said. “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.”

Despite the recognition, McMahon made it clear she is still coming to terms with the idea of being a Hall of Famer, choosing to focus more on appreciation than validation.

“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,” she explained. “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… I love our community.”

Her connection to WWE runs far deeper than just a career. McMahon described the company as her entire world, a place where she has been able to evolve through countless roles both on screen and behind the scenes. That long history has made preparing her Hall of Fame speech no easy task, as she continues to revisit memories and add new pieces while trying to capture decades of experiences.

Triple H, who conducted the interview, became emotional as he spoke about her legacy. He pushed back on any doubt McMahon may have about her place in history, praising not just her visible accomplishments but also the unseen work that helped reshape WWE’s internal culture.

“There’s very few people that I could look at and say deserve it more,” he said. “People come along and participate in the business. People come along and add to the business. Very few people change the business. You put the culture in what we do. It didn’t exist before that. It was just the Wild West… and then you came in and changed it.”

While much of her career has been defined by executive leadership and on screen authority roles, McMahon also reflected on one of her most memorable in ring moments. Her only WrestleMania match came in 2018, when she teamed with Triple H against Ronda Rousey and Kurt Angle.

According to McMahon, that moment may never have happened if not for Rousey herself. The former UFC champion specifically pushed for the match as a continuation of their WrestleMania 31 confrontation.

“I was a big fan of Ronda, always have been,” McMahon said. “I used to love to watch her fight… My heart just always is with her because she’s so strong in many, many ways… and I think she has broken pieces too, as we all do. So I’m a big fan of hers, and she was the one who requested the match… She said, ‘We need to finish the story with Steph.’ So she’s the reason I ever had a WrestleMania match.”

McMahon credited Dakota Kai, Lacey Evans, and NXT coach Sara Amato for helping prepare her for the bout, which she described as safe but stiff. The match ultimately saw Rousey and Angle emerge victorious, while also serving as Rousey’s pro wrestling debut.

With the Hall of Fame ceremony set for WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas, McMahon’s induction stands as a milestone moment that recognizes not just her on screen contributions, but her lasting influence behind the scenes. From growing up in the business to helping shape its modern identity, her journey reflects a legacy that continues to impact WWE today.

The following spoilers reveal what’s set to air on this week’s AEW Collision Spring Breakthru episode, taped at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington immediately after Wednesday’s Dynamite special.

According to PWInsider, several key storylines and matches were filmed, including a major main event title clash and multiple angles that continue to shape the AEW landscape.

Adam Copeland opened the taping with a promo, sporting a noticeable bruise around his eye. He made it clear his rivalry involving Christian Cage and FTR is far from finished. Things quickly escalated as FTR distracted him, leading to an ambush from Trent Baretta and Rocky Romero. The Young Bucks ran in to even the odds and chase off the attackers.

Jack Perry appeared in a backstage segment, calling out anyone from the Don Callis family for a match next week when AEW heads to Portland, further teasing ongoing tensions within that faction.

In tag team action, The Young Bucks picked up a win over The Rascalz after hitting the TK Driver on Zachary Wentz. The celebration didn’t last long as David Finlay and Clark Connors stormed the ring, attacking both teams. Connors then issued a warning to the entire tag division, making their intentions clear moving forward.

A cinematic pre-taped segment aired featuring Divine Dominion, presented with an “ancient Greece” theme, adding a unique visual element to the show.

The Conglomeration, made up of Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong, and Kyle O’Reilly, secured a victory in a World Trios Eliminator match against Lethal Twist. The finish came when O’Reilly forced Lee Johnson to submit with an ankle lock.

Backstage, The Opps delivered a promo where Anthony Bowens was told his future with the group would be decided next week, leaving his status uncertain.

Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida teamed up to defeat Big Anne and Danika Della Rouge in women’s tag action, continuing to build momentum in the division.

Jon Moxley battled Nick Wayne in a Continental Championship Eliminator match, with Moxley earning the win after delivering the Death Rider. The bout went around 16 minutes, with Moxley even bleeding and giving Wayne a strong showing in front of his hometown crowd.

In another backstage segment, Don Callis spoke with Kazuchika Okada, claiming he could pull him from an upcoming match. Okada declined, stating he wants to compete because he is a champion, taking a shot at Konosuke Takeshita in the process.

Pac forced Lio Rush to submit with the Brutalizer in a fast-paced singles match.

Bandido was featured in a pre-taped vignette titled “The Most Wanted,” showcasing a stylized setting involving bar fights in saloons.

Trios action saw Brody King, Mistico, and Mascara Dorada defeat Ricky Gibson, Bull Rivera, and KC Riff in another showcase match.

Tensions continued backstage between Hikaru Shida and Kris Statlander when Mina Shirakawa interrupted, accusing Shida of possibly being behind the recent attack on Toni Storm, adding intrigue to the women’s division storyline.

In the main event, Thekla captured the spotlight by defeating Alex Windsor in an AEW Women’s World Championship match. Thekla used brass knuckles behind the referee’s back before finishing Windsor off with a stomp to secure the victory.