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WrestleMania 42 to Induct AJ Styles, McMahon, Rodman

4/14/2026

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Summary

WrestleMania 42 Inductees

WrestleMania 42 will host a Hall of Fame ceremony on April 17, 2026, inducting AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, and Dennis Rodman.
AJ Styles is a two-time WWE Champion honored for his impactful career.
The ceremony will also highlight the Demolition tag team's legacy and Bad News Brown's persona.
WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and stream on ESPN and Netflix.

Summary

WrestleMania 42 Showdown

WWE WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18–19, featuring 13 matches across two nights, with Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) in the United States and Netflix in several countries.
Cody Rhodes will defend his title against Randy Orton.
CM Punk will face Roman Reigns.
Stephanie Vaquer will face Liv Morgan in a women's championship.
Last-minute tickets are available online with discounts.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania debuted in 1985, organized by WWE and Vince McMahon, attracting over 19,000 fans to Madison Square Garden and transforming professional wrestling into a cultural phenomenon. The event's legacy continues with WrestleMania 42, featuring inductees like AJ Styles and Dennis Rodman, reflecting its enduring impact on sports entertainment and global viewership through platforms like ESPN and Netflix.

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WrestleMania 42 Inductees

WrestleMania 42 will host a Hall of Fame ceremony on April 17, 2026, inducting AJ Styles, Stephanie McMahon, and Dennis Rodman.
AJ Styles is a two-time WWE Champion honored for his impactful career.
The ceremony will also highlight the Demolition tag team's legacy and Bad News Brown's persona.
WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and stream on ESPN and Netflix.

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