A brief preshow with interviews of WWE Superstars leads into the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.
Paul Heyman induction
Paul Heyman is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Roman Reigns. Heyman delivers an emotional speech about his journey in the wrestling industry, highlighting his time in ECW and his various roles throughout his career.
Bull Nakano induction
Bull Nakano is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Alundra Blayze, recognizing Nakano's impact on women's wrestling and her contributions to the industry. Lonnie Ali, the wife of the late Muhammad Ali, comes up to the podium to receive the award.
Muhammad Ali induction
Mark Calaway, aka The Undertaker, inducts Muhammad Ali into the WWE Hall of Fame, praising Ali's legendary boxing career and his influence as a humanitarian. She thanks WWE for honoring him tonight.
Then she tells a story about The Rock asked Muhammad to use "The People's Champion” out of respect for Ali. Ali was happy to grant that request. It's her honor to present The Rock with "The People's Championship." The Rock takes the People's Championship and thanks Lonnie Ali for the title. Muhammad Ali was one of his heroes. The Rock has a lot of nicknames, including the Final Boss... Of all the nicknames he has, "The People's Champion" means the most.
U.S. Express induction
The U.S. Express, consisting of Barry Windham and Mike Rotunda, is inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by their family members, acknowledging their contributions to tag team wrestling.
Thunderbolt Patterson induction
Thunderbolt Patterson is honored for his contributions to professional wrestling and his impact on diversity in the industry.
Lia Maivia induction
Lia Maivia, a trailblazer in wrestling promotion and management, is posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by her grandson, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The Rock says that his grandmother was able to do was change the game and open so many doors for wrestlers and women. When his grandfather, "The High Chief" Peter Maivia, was passing away, his dream was to promote Polynesian wrestling and make it a success. She gave her word to him that she would carry on the promotion and his name. She did that.
The Rock says on behalf of the Johnson family and the Anoai family, he thanks Philadelphia and the wrestling world. The Rock thanks his grandmother. The Rock wants to get ready for WrestleMania. The Rock walks off as the show comes to an end.