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WrestleMania 42: Complete Match Card and Key Details
4/8/2026, 3:32:48 AM
Overview of WrestleMania 42
WWE WrestleMania 42 is set to take place over two nights on April 18 and 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year's event will feature a total of 13 matches, including two main events headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton on Night One, and CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns on Night Two. The event will be streamed live on ESPN in the United States and on Netflix internationally.
Night One Match Card: April 18
The first night of WrestleMania 42 will showcase several high-profile matches, including:
- Undisputed WWE Championship Match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee)
- Women's World Championship Match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- Women's Intercontinental Championship Match: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- Unsanctioned Match: Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
- WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way Match: Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins
- Six-Man Tag Team Match: Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight (simulcast on ESPN2)
The first hour of Night One will air on ESPN2, featuring the Unsanctioned Match and the Six-Man Tag Team Match.
Night Two Match Card: April 19
The second night will also feature a compelling lineup, including:
- World Heavyweight Championship Match: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
- WWE Women's Championship Match: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: Penta (c) vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh
- United States Championship Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
- Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
- Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi (simulcast on ESPN)
The first hour of Night Two will air on ESPN, featuring the match between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi, along with the Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match.
Key Figures and Storylines
Cody Rhodes, a third-generation wrestler and former AEW star, aims to defend his title against Randy Orton, a 14-time WWE Champion. CM Punk, a former WWE Champion, will face Roman Reigns, who is making his 11th main event appearance at WrestleMania. The rivalry between Punk and Reigns has intensified in recent weeks, with both engaging in verbal and physical confrontations.
Additionally, the inclusion of celebrity figures such as Logan Paul and IShowSpeed in the six-man tag match adds a layer of mainstream appeal to the event.
Official Statements
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque emphasized the significance of WrestleMania, stating, “WrestleMania is the biggest stage in sports entertainment, and this year's card is stacked with must-see matchups.”
Criticism and Opposition
Despite the excitement surrounding WrestleMania 42, there have been concerns regarding high ticket prices and fan dissatisfaction with recent creative decisions. CM Punk notably called for lower ticket prices during a recent promo, addressing the frustrations of fans priced out of attending the event.
What's Next
As WrestleMania 42 approaches, fans can expect further developments in storylines and potential additional match announcements. The event promises to deliver memorable moments and significant matches that could shape the future of WWE programming.
