Social media users react negatively to “Thank You Vince” chants at the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame
During the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony, Stephanie McMahon expressed gratitude to her father, Vince McMahon, while also emphasizing that her mother, Linda McMahon, deserved Hall of Fame recognition as well. Stephanie stated, “If it weren’t for her, and of course my father Vince McMahon, none of us would be here tonight—especially me.” The crowd responded with chants of “Thank you Vince.”
The chants were met with negative reactions from social media users on Twitter/X. Here were some of the comments that received hundreds of likes…
@sistertonin: “You can literally have r*pe and sexual abuse allegations spanning back DECADES and CURRENTLY be involved in a S*X TRAFFICKING lawsuit and still have a bunch of dipsh*t men and your equally evil ass daughter in a room cheering for you and praising you. #thereisnohope”
@shiniestphenex: “WWE fans deserve the sh*t product that they’re fed on a weekly basis.”
@itsmekelsey_x: “The HOF should stop letting fans attend and just keep it for all the talent & their families. Them chanting for Vince and popping for him was disgusting.”
@JaimsVanDerBeek: “It’s really sad that so many fans value professional wrestling over respecting women.”
@nmatthewsninja: “Wow, eat shit you f*cking clowns. Holy f*ck.”
@IANdrewDiceClay: “Never underestimate the brain power of a bunch of people who have crippled themselves financially to watch TKO’s interpretation of professional wrestling in 2026. Thick as f*cking mince.”
@kennymc1ntosh: “I am totally fine with a Vince mention because of who he is but a ‘Thank You Vince’ chant is so gross.”
The crowd cheered when Vince McMahon was mentioned and chanted “Thank you, Vince.”#WWEHOF pic.twitter.com/aTYOHykIGE
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) April 18, 2026