Hulk Hogan versus André the Giant at WrestleMania 3 will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame with the 2026 Immortal Moment Award. The announcement marks the second consecutive year WWE has honored a match with Hall of Fame recognition.
The iconic showdown where Hogan defeated André to retain the WWF World Heavyweight Championship will be celebrated at the April 17th ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada. Last year's inaugural Immortal Moment Award went to Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart's submission match from WrestleMania 13.
WWE announced the honor via social media, calling it "the slam heard around the world."
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Honoring Hogan's Legacy
Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, passed away in July 2025 at age 71. The WWE legend held 12 world championship reigns during his career, including one of the longest title runs in history at 1,474 days.
The posthumous honor recognizes one of the most significant matches in wrestling history. The WrestleMania 3 bout remains a defining moment in WWE's golden era.
2026 Hall of Fame Class
The WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2026 induction ceremony will honor Stephanie McMahon, A.J. Styles, Demolition (Ax and Smash), Dennis Rodman, Sid Eudy, and Bad News Brown. The event takes place on April 17th in Las Vegas.
