Stephanie McMahon will return to WWE programming this weekend, joining the broadcast team for the Countdown to WWE SummerSlam 2025 pre-show. The announcement confirmed she will be part of the live panel from MetLife Stadium on Saturday, August 2, alongside Michael Cole, Big E, and Wade Barrett.
The news was revealed through a graphic that aired after a promotional segment for McMahon’s podcast. This marks her most significant on-air role since she resigned from her positions as WWE Chairwoman and co-CEO in January 2023.
Her appearance is being presented as a special guest capacity, not a signal of a permanent return to a corporate or creative role. Her husband, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, has stated that McMahon is enjoying her time away from the company’s day-to-day operations to focus on family and other projects, with any future appearances being treated as special occasions.
The timing of her return adds to the magnitude of the event, as SummerSlam 2025 is the first time the premium live event will take place over two nights. McMahon’s involvement in the festivities reinforces the company’s effort to make the weekend a landmark spectacle.
This pre-show duty follows other recent public-facing activities for McMahon, including hosting her own podcast where she has interviewed figures like Jelly Roll and John Cena. Her presence is expected to engage long-time fans and add a familiar, authoritative voice to the broadcast.