All superstars confirmed for WWE WrestleMania 42 ft. Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk & more
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The Grandest Stage of Them All is finally here!
WrestleMania 42 is a two-night spectacle on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Night 1 is headlined by Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship, while Night 2 closes with CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns.
Thirteen matches are confirmed across both nights, featuring some of the biggest names in WWE history.
The Grandest Stage of Them All is finally here. WrestleMania 42 descends on Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18 and 19, and the confirmed superstars list reads like a who’s who of modern-day WWE.
From long-running title rivalries to dream matchups finally coming to life, this year’s card promises to be one for the ages.
Whether you’re tuning in on ESPN or Netflix, there’s no shortage of reasons to stay glued to your screen. Here’s a full breakdown of every confirmed WWE superstar heading into WrestleMania 42.
Who is the host of WrestleMania 42?
John Cena is stepping back onto ‘The Grandest Stage of Them All’ as the host of WrestleMania 42.
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Confirmed superstars for WrestleMania 42 Day 1
Night 1 of WM 42 on Saturday, April 18, features seven matches packed with championship gold and high-stakes rivalries.
- Cody Rhodes
- Jelly Roll
- Randy Orton
- Pat McAfee
- Stephanie Vaquer
- Liv Morgan
- Seth Rollins
- Gunther
- AJ Lee
- Becky Lynch
- Nia Jax
- Lash Legend
- Charlotte Flair
- Alexa Bliss
- Bayley
- Lyra Valkyria
- Brie Bella
- Nikki Bella
- Logan Paul
- Austin Theory
- IShowSpeed
- Paul Heyman
- LA Knight
- Jimmy Uso
- Jey Uso
- Jacob Fatu
- Drew McIntyre
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Confirmed superstars for WrestleMania 42 Day 2
Night 2 on Sunday, April 19, features six matches, anchored by one of the most anticipated world title matches in years.
- CM Punk
- Roman Reigns
- Jade Cargill
- Rhea Ripley
- Brock Lesnar
- Paul Heyman
- Oba Femi
- Penta
- Je’Von Evans
- Dragon Lee
- JD McDonagh
- Rusev
- Rey Mysterio
- Sami Zayn
- Trick Williams
- Finn Balor
- Dominik Mysterio
When is WrestleMania 42?
WrestleMania 42 takes place over two nights on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both nights begin at 6 PM ET.
Where can I watch WM 42?
In the United States, WrestleMania 42 airs on ESPN. Internationally, it streams live on Netflix. The first hour of each night also airs on linear TV, with Night 1 on ESPN2 and Night 2 on ESPN.
What is the main event of WM 42 Night 1?
Cody Rhodes defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the Night 1 main event. Orton secured his title shot by winning the Elimination Chamber match.
What is the main event of WM 42 Night 2?
CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns in the Night 2 main event. Reigns earned the title shot by winning the Royal Rumble.
How many matches are confirmed for WM 42?
A total of 13 matches have been confirmed for WrestleMania 42, including eight championship matches across both nights.
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