Drew McIntyre
WWE pitched Hell in a Cell for WrestleMania 42 title match
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Early creative discussions for WrestleMania 42 considered a Hell in a Cell match between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Plans have since shifted to a singles bout featuring Cody Rhodes against Randy Orton. The event is scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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.
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Cody Rhodes expressed his desire to face Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42 after losing the WWE Championship to him earlier this year. In recent interviews, Rhodes discussed closing their long-standing rivalry and shared concerns over multiple retirements in WWE. He also hinted at a potential return by Bad Bunny for the event in Las Vegas.