AJ Styles, slated for induction into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2026, has proposed a change to the event’s frequency. Currently an annual occurrence, Styles suggests it might be better held every other year.
He is set to be inducted alongside Stephanie McMahon, Demolition (Ax & Smash), Dennis Rodman, Sycho Sid, & Bad News Brown.
Styles on Hall of Fame Length
Speaking on his Phenomenally Retro podcast, Styles addressed concerns about the Hall of Fame’s duration, given that it follows WWE SmackDown. Fightful for the transcription.
“I really believe we could probably do the Hall of Fame every other year, or maybe put some years in between and make it more special. I think it’s going to be really difficult to do this every year. Just a suggestion. I don’t know if it’s about money. There is a reason WrestleMania is two nights [makes money sign]. One night WrestleMania was difficult because it was a lot of matches. You didn’t want to be the main event because everyone was cooked,” he said. Fightful for the transcription.
Styles also questioned the necessity of the event’s length. “Do we need it to go that long? I don’t know that we need to. I’m sure they give these guys times, ‘No longer than 30 minutes.’ An hour and a half later, ‘Alright. Wrapping it up.’ I understand it. I’m sure once I get up there, I’m thinking, ‘This won’t be long,’ but then you’ll talk about things that are important to you.” Fightful for the transcription.
Hall of Fame Details
The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony airs at midnight ET.
The event will be hosted by The Miz and Michael Cole.
Styles’ suggestion aims to address concerns about the event’s length and potentially enhance its prestige by making it less frequent.