レッスルマニア42の初期クリエイティブ議論では、ドリュー・マッキンタイアとコーディ・ローデスのアンディスパーテッドWWE王座を賭けたヘル・イン・ア・セルマッチが検討された。その後、プランはコーディ・ローデス対ランディ・オートンのシングルマッチに変更。イベントは2026年4月18日と19日、ラスベガスのアリジアント・スタジアムで予定されている。
レッスルマニア42は、2026年4月18日と19日にラスベガスのアリジアント・スタジアムで開催予定で、アンディスパーテッドWWE王座のメインイベントカードに変更があった。PWInsider.comの報道によると、2026年初頭のクリエイティブ議論でのオリジナル提案は、2025年末に始まったライバル関係を締めくくるため、ドリュー・マッキンタイアがヘル・イン・ア・セル内でコーディ・ローデスと対戦するものだった。マッキンタイアはスマックダウン3月6日放送のメインイベントでローデスにアンディスパーテッドWWE王座を57日ぶりに明け渡していた。
Xの議論では、WWEがレッスルマニア42でコーディ・ローデス対ドリュー・マッキンタイアの初期ヘル・イン・ア・セル提案をローデス対ランディ・オートンに変更した決定に失望の声が上がり、ファンは「robbed cinema」と呼び、変更をファン不満のせいにする声、複数人HIAC代替案、コーディのブッキング批判、一部オートンマッチへの興奮などがみられる。
So you mean to tell me the original plan for WrestleMania 42 was *Drew McIntyre vs Cody Rhodes in a Hell in a Cell for the Undisputed title?
— Ridburg Network (@Ridburg01) 9 marzo 2026
Yeah… somebody robbed us of cinema. pic.twitter.com/SMkRPsU25d
It was post to Cody vs Drew for the title inside hell in the cell but NOOO you all bitched and moaned So wwe changed it to Orton Vs Cody which is an even bigger match. You all still bitch and moan. Even if they did a fatal four you all would still complain
— CM PUNK RISING (@SethVersonary25) 8 marzo 2026
I hope we get that fatal 4 way inside the hell in a cell at WM42 for WWE championship!
— DeathWolf (@Dea7hWolf) 9. März 2026
First Roman Reigns carried Cody, then John Cena, then Drew Mcintyre, and now Randy Orton will carry Cody for WM42. 🤔#WWE2K26 pic.twitter.com/wVIIfwL770
— Wrestle Vibe (@Wrestlevibe7) 9 marzo 2026
Rhodes v Orton @ WM42
— Georgie met Cody in Notts!! ❤️🤍💙 (@Georgie_84) 8 marzo 2026
Gonna be one hell of a match, and I can’t bloody wait to watch it!
Obviously I want Cody to win, but I love Randy too and wouldn’t be disappointed to see him get no. 15 🫶🏽@CodyRhodes ❤️🤍💙 @RandyOrton#codyrhodes #randyorton #wm42 #wrestlemania #Candy pic.twitter.com/J1bgQF7NY8
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WWE has announced the main events for WrestleMania 42, set for April 18 and 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Night One features Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, while Night Two pits Roman Reigns against champion CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title. The bookings follow recent title changes and key victories in the Elimination Chamber and Royal Rumble.
WWE has confirmed Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship as the Night 1 main event at WrestleMania 42, following Orton's Men's Elimination Chamber win and Rhodes' recent title recapture from Drew McIntyre. The shift scraps an initial Hell in a Cell plan with McIntyre, with Rhodes calling it a potential 'best WrestleMania ever.'
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WWE has shifted WrestleMania 42 plans to feature Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes in the night one main event, following Orton's victory in the 2026 Men's Elimination Chamber Match. Rhodes is set for an Undisputed WWE Championship rematch against Drew McIntyre on the March 6, 2026, SmackDown, with the winner advancing to face Orton in Las Vegas.
The February 27, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown from Louisville, Kentucky, opened with drama involving Jey Uso and featured promos from Elimination Chamber participants. Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defended the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Additional matches included Solo Sikoa versus Uncle Howdy and other bouts.
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The March 2, 2026, WWE Raw from Indianapolis (8,479 attendees) featured Seth Rollins' vicious attack on Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns' return teasing his WrestleMania 42 clash with champion CM Punk, AJ Lee's Women's Intercontinental Championship celebration, and key matches including Gunther over Dragon Lee and Dominik Mysterio's title defense.
WWE faces a challenge in booking Brock Lesnar's opponent for WrestleMania 42 after reports that Lesnar and his advocate Paul Heyman have insisted he not lose any matches until retirement. Fans have pushed for a matchup against two-time NXT Champion Oba Femi, teased at the January Royal Rumble, but this could conflict with creative plans. Alternative opponents like LA Knight are now under consideration.
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On the February 23, 2026 episode of WWE Raw in Atlanta, retiring wrestler AJ Styles received a career tribute and was surprised by The Undertaker announcing his induction into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame class. Styles delivered an emotional retirement speech, reflecting on his career and family sacrifices. The show also featured Brock Lesnar's return with an open challenge for WrestleMania.