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Rey Mysterio Returns for WrestleMania 42 Ladder Match

4/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rey Mysterio (WWE) returned to WWE RAW and entered the Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match at WrestleMania 42 after two months sidelined with bilateral fractured ribs.
The field features champion Penta, Je'Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Rusev, and JD McDonagh.
This is Mysterio's first WrestleMania match since 2020 and his first title shot at the event since 2019.
WrestleMania 42 is set for April 18-19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania III, held on March 29, 1987, at the Pontiac Silverdome, drew a reported 93,173 fans, marking a peak in the 1980s wrestling boom. The event featured iconic matches, including Hulk Hogan defending his title against André the Giant, solidifying WWE's mainstream appeal. Rey Mysterio's recent return to WrestleMania highlights the lasting legacy of such landmark events in professional wrestling history.

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Story summary

Rey Mysterio (WWE) returned to WWE RAW and entered the Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match at WrestleMania 42 after two months sidelined with bilateral fractured ribs.
The field features champion Penta, Je'Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Rusev, and JD McDonagh.
This is Mysterio's first WrestleMania match since 2020 and his first title shot at the event since 2019.
WrestleMania 42 is set for April 18-19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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