An ankle injury to Jordynne Grace could force WWE to alter plans for the Women's United States Championship match at WrestleMania 42. Reports indicate the original triple threat involving Giulia, Tiffany Stratton, and Grace is now in doubt. WWE is planning a record six women's matches for the April event in Las Vegas.
WWE is preparing for WrestleMania 42 in April 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with creative teams aiming for a record six women's matches on the card. Two bouts have been officially announced: Stephanie Vaquer defending the Women’s World Championship against Royal Rumble winner Liv Morgan, and Jade Cargill defending the WWE Women’s Championship against Elimination Chamber winner Rhea Ripley. Additional matches expected include AJ Lee facing Becky Lynch to conclude their rivalry and Nia Jax and Lash Legend defending the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, though challengers remain undetermined.
The Women's United States Championship storyline has drawn attention following reports from Ibou of the Self Made Sessions podcast. Chelsea Green became the inaugural champion by defeating Michin at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14, 2024. Since then, the title has changed hands four times across 13 defenses, but it has never been featured on a Premium Live Event, including last year's all-women’s Evolution show.
Originally, WWE planned for current champion Giulia to defend the title in a triple threat match against Tiffany Stratton and Jordynne Grace at WrestleMania 42. However, Grace suffered an ankle injury during a match against Alba Fyre on WWE Main Event last week. The extent of her sidelining remains unclear, prompting a potential pivot to a singles match between Giulia and Stratton.
Giulia has been working to secure her WrestleMania spot through other avenues in recent weeks. She attempted to qualify for the Women’s Elimination Chamber match but failed, and her pursuit of the Women’s Tag Team Titles alongside Kiana James also did not succeed. These efforts highlight the uncertainty around her championship securing a main card position. While men's matches like Cody Rhodes versus Randy Orton and CM Punk versus Roman Reigns are also set, the focus remains on resolving the women's division lineup in the coming weeks.
