WrestleMania 42 is three weeks away — April 18–19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas — and the card is shaping up to be one of the most stacked in years. Six matches are already confirmed. The rest? We're calling them now.
The Confirmed Matches
- Date: April 18–19, 2026
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
- Stream: Netflix (US & worldwide)
- Nights: Two-night event
- Confirmed Matches: 6 announced so far
- Expected Total: 14–16 matches across both nights
Night 1 — Saturday, April 18
🏆 Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
This is the headliner of Night 1. Rhodes and Orton share deep history — both former members of The Legacy stable — and their feud has been building with real personal stakes. Orton is the consummate veteran challenger; Rhodes is the babyface champion who can't afford to look weak.
The call: Cody Rhodes retains in a near-30-minute match of the year contender. Orton gets his moment — RKO outta nowhere, 2.9 kick-out — but Cody hits Cross Rhodes twice and survives. The story demands Cody's reign continue into summer.
🏆 WWE Women's World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
Vaquer has been one of the best in-ring performers in WWE since signing in 2024, and this is her WrestleMania coronation moment — or the match where Morgan recaptures the gold with maximum heel heat. Either outcome works for business.
The call: Vaquer retains. Morgan is great as champion, but Vaquer's momentum is too strong to derail at 'Mania.
🏆 Women's Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch
The return of AJ Lee has been one of the year's biggest surprises. Facing Becky Lynch — arguably WWE's most decorated women's star of the modern era — at WrestleMania is a bucket-list dream match.
The call: Becky Lynch wins to add the Women's IC title to her legacy. A feel-good moment the crowd will eat alive.
Night 2 — Sunday, April 19
🏆 World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
The main event of Night 2. Roman Reigns won the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble and pointed at CM Punk — the World Heavyweight Champion and the man who has arguably usurped him as WWE's top star. The match writes itself: the old tribal chief vs. the second-generation legend. Both are believable winners.
The call: CM Punk wins — just barely. Reigns gets his redemption arc, but Punk is in a career moment he can't lose. Expect a long match, soli interference, and a disputed finish that sets up a rematch or a Tribal Chief turn.
CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns
- Punk: 3x World Champ | 434 days as WWE Champ | Face of Raw
- Reigns: 2026 Royal Rumble winner | 1316-day Universal Title reign | Head of the Table
- Edge: Punk (momentum, crowd)
🏆 WWE Women's Championship: Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley
Two absolute powerhouses. Cargill is unfinished business — her early WWE run was derailed by injury. Ripley is one of the most credible champions in company history.
The call: Rhea Ripley wins the title back. The Mami returns.
Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
Lesnar's semi-retirement means every appearance is a big deal. Oba Femi is the monster heel who needs a signature WrestleMania moment to fully arrive. Femi attacked Lesnar on the March 16 Raw to kick this feud off hot.
The call: Oba Femi wins in a war. Brock does the J.O.B. — he's done it for stars before — and Femi becomes the next big thing.
Full Predicted Card
| Match | Title | Night | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton | Undisputed WWE Championship | Night 1 | Cody Rhodes ✓ |
| Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan | Women's World Championship | Night 1 | Vaquer ✓ |
| AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch | Women's IC Championship | Night 1 | Becky Lynch ✓ |
| CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns | World Heavyweight Championship | Night 2 | CM Punk ✓ |
| Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley | WWE Women's Championship | Night 2 | Rhea Ripley ✓ |
| Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi | Singles | Night 2 | Oba Femi ✓ |
| Carmelo Hayes vs. Ilja Dragunov | US Championship (predicted) | TBD | Carmelo Hayes |
| Penta vs. Jevon Evans | IC Championship (predicted) | TBD | Penta |
| Giulia vs. Tiffany Stratton | Women's US Championship (predicted) | TBD | Giulia |
| Gunther vs. LA Knight | Singles (predicted) | TBD | Gunther |
Matches WWE Must Still Add
How to Watch WrestleMania 42
WrestleMania 42 streams exclusively on Netflix in the United States and most international markets. No additional pay-per-view purchase required — it's included in your Netflix subscription.
- Netflix Standard or higher — all plans include live events
- Start time: Approx. 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT each night
- Kickoff show: Expected 1 hour before main card
- Replay: Available on Netflix immediately after each night
The Bottom Line
WrestleMania 42 has a legitimate shot at being the best WrestleMania of the Netflix era. Six confirmed matches, two world title main events, and still three weeks of build left. Punk vs. Reigns alone is worth the price of admission — and that price is just your existing Netflix subscription.
The only question: can WWE fill out the mid-card without wasting momentum they've built in 2026? Based on the rumors, they're close.
We'll update this article as WWE makes further announcements. Bookmark it — this is your one-stop WrestleMania 42 guide.
