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Rhea Ripley to Challenge Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42

4/16/2026

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Ripley Challenges Cargill

Rhea Ripley (WWE wrestler) will challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42 on April 19, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Ripley brings a decade of wrestling experience; Cargill has wrestled on national television since 2021.
Ripley says collaboration matters in wrestling, stating, "In this business, you can't really be super selfish".
Both competitors have engaged in social media exchanges, adding tension to their matchup.

Summary

Ripley Misses Belair

Rhea Ripley said the WWE locker room isn't the same without Bianca Belair, who is sidelined by a finger injury for nearly a year.
Ripley is preparing for her championship match against Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42.
The event will feature CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton.
WrestleMania 42 will air live on ESPN Unlimited and Netflix.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania III, held on March 29, 1987, at the Pontiac Silverdome, was a landmark event in professional wrestling, attracting a claimed 93,173 fans. This event featured Hulk Hogan's iconic victory over André the Giant, solidifying wrestling's mainstream appeal. The success of WrestleMania III, generating $1.6 million in ticket sales, marked the peak of the 1980s wrestling boom and influenced future events like WrestleMania 42.

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Ripley Challenges Cargill

Rhea Ripley (WWE wrestler) will challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42 on April 19, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Ripley brings a decade of wrestling experience; Cargill has wrestled on national television since 2021.
Ripley says collaboration matters in wrestling, stating, "In this business, you can't really be super selfish".
Both competitors have engaged in social media exchanges, adding tension to their matchup.

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