WrestleMania 42 — billed as WrestleMania Vegas — is three weeks away and the full card is nearly locked in. Two nights. Allegiant Stadium. Approximately 65,000 fans. Here is everything you need to know about what to expect on April 18 and 19, 2026.
::alert info WrestleMania 42 Fast Facts: April 18-19, 2026 | Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas | Live on Netflix (US) and Peacock | Two-night event ::
Confirmed Matches
As of late March, WWE has officially announced the following bouts:
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- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
- Women's World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- WWE Women's Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Women's Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- Singles Match: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi ::
Night 1 Preview — Saturday, April 18
Main Event: Undisputed WWE Championship — Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
This is the match nobody saw coming six months ago. Randy Orton, the 14-time world champion, cashed in a slow-burn rivalry to earn his WrestleMania shot. Betting odds currently sit at Orton -200 / Rhodes +150, making the Viper the favorite in a genuine surprise.
Our pick: Randy Orton wins. The Orton title run feels inevitable at this point in his career. A Vegas crowd losing their minds over an Orton RKO finish is peak WrestleMania theater.
::progress Orton win probability: 67% Rhodes retain probability: 33% ::
Women's Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley's return storyline has been the best-executed narrative in WWE this year. Odds: Ripley -350 / Cargill +225.
Our pick: Rhea Ripley wins the title. This one feels pre-ordained. Mami reclaims gold on the biggest stage.
Women's Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
AJ Lee's comeback has been one of 2026's feel-good stories. Becky Lynch is the heavy favorite at -500. Expect the crowd to be emotionally split.
Our pick: Becky Lynch wins. The odds are too lopsided to ignore.
Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
The passing-of-the-torch match of the weekend. Oba Femi is heavily favored at -350. Lesnar's role here is to make Femi look like a monster.
Our pick: Oba Femi wins and potentially ends Lesnar's in-ring run.
Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu (Hell in a Cell)
Reports indicate WWE is planning to add a Hell in a Cell stipulation to this violent feud. If confirmed, it would be the most brutal match of the weekend.
Our pick: Jacob Fatu wins in a match that gets both men over.
Night 2 Preview — Sunday, April 19
Main Event: World Heavyweight Championship — CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
This is the match the wrestling world has waited decades for. Punk returned healthy, Reigns is in full Tribal Chief mode. Odds: Reigns -350 / Punk +225.
Our pick: Roman Reigns wins the World Heavyweight Championship. It completes his redemption arc and sets up a massive WrestleMania 43 storyline.
::proscons pros:
- CM Punk carries if he retains — white-hot babyface momentum
- Reigns win resets major title picture with new challenger options
- Vegas crowd guarantees electric atmosphere for either outcome cons:
- Reigns win could feel too predictable given heavy odds
- Punk's injury history adds uncertainty to match quality ::
Women's World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan's heel run has been one of WWE's creative highlights. Vaquer is the rising international star. Odds favor Morgan -300 to -500 to win.
Our pick: Liv Morgan wins the Women's World Championship. She's been built for this moment all year.
Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker or Logan Paul
Breakker's medical clearance will decide this one. Either opponent works — Rollins elevates everyone.
Our pick: Seth Rollins wins regardless of opponent, keeping him strong heading into summer.
Gunther — What's His Role?
WWE has teased a major role for Gunther at WrestleMania 42. Reports point to a match against Rey Mysterio if Mysterio is cleared, or potentially an open challenge segment that could involve a surprise debut.
::alert warning Rey Mysterio's injury status is still unconfirmed as of March 27. If he's not cleared, expect a surprise opponent for Gunther. ::
Full Predicted Card Summary
| Match | Our Pick | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns (WHC) | Roman Reigns | High |
| Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton (WWE Title) | Randy Orton | Medium |
| Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill (Women's WWE) | Rhea Ripley | Very High |
| Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan (Women's World) | Liv Morgan | High |
| AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch (Women's IC) | Becky Lynch | Very High |
| Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi | Oba Femi | High |
| Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu (HIAC) | Jacob Fatu | Medium |
| Seth Rollins vs. TBD | Seth Rollins | Medium |
How to Watch WrestleMania 42
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- US: Netflix (included with subscription) and Peacock
- UK: TNT Sports / discovery+
- Australia: Binge / Foxtel
- Canada: TSN+
- International: WWE Network via Peacock
- Start time: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT / 12 AM BST (April 19) ::
::highlight Netflix subscribers in the US get WrestleMania 42 at no extra cost — it's included in all plans including the ad-supported tier. ::
Our Bold Predictions
- Randy Orton becomes WWE Champion — the betting market is already pricing this in.
- Roman Reigns ends Punk's title reign — the Reigns era continues.
- Oba Femi beats Brock Lesnar clean — generational shift moment.
- Hell in a Cell for McIntyre vs. Fatu gets officially added before April 10.
- Gunther opens the show with an open challenge — surprise debut incoming.
WrestleMania 42 has all the ingredients of an all-time great show: confirmed title changes on the betting markets, a once-in-a-generation Punk vs. Reigns match, and Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium providing the perfect backdrop. Three weeks. Clock is ticking.
Betting odds sourced from aggregated sportsbook data as of March 27, 2026. All predictions are editorial opinion only.
