Top five best storylines heading into WrestleMania 42 ft. CM Punk vs Roman Reigns
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WrestleMania 42 is driven by some captivating storylines.
WWE’s premier show of the year, WrestleMania, is set to present its 42nd edition from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The two-night event, taking place on April 18 & 19, has a star-studded match card lined up for the wrestling fans.
Moreover, it has had fans invested and emotionally involved in these five storylines, which has been a huge factor in building hype for WWE’s biggest show this year.
5. Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu
Jacob Fatu’s return to SmackDown became Drew McIntyre‘s rise and subsequently downfall on the road to WrestleMania 42.
The duo has engaged in heated brawls, fallen off balconies, and inflicted major damage on each other. Moreover, the events leading up to their Unsanctioned match have made it an engaging storyline heading into the event.
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4. Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer
Liv Morgan began her road to WrestleMania 42 by winning the Royal Rumble match. She then chose to battle Stephanie Vaquer for the WWE Women’s World Championship at The Show of Shows.
Furthermore, both opponents have not missed a single opportunity to attack each other, give major bumps, and have the fans invested heading into WrestleMania this year.
3. Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi
The very moment Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi came face-to-face at the 2026 Royal Rumble event was iconic in its own right.
After Femi answered Lesnar’s open challenge for a match at WrestleMania 42, he showed dominance over The Beast and overpowered him every step of the way. The former NXT star’s meteoric rise has been a top fixture for this storyline going into WrestleMania 42.
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2. Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton
The storied history, combined with the recent tensions between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes, has made it one of the most captivating storylines heading into WrestleMania 42.
Moreover, Pat McAfee’s inclusion has drawn significant negative attention, yet fans are still looking forward to this blockbuster main event on Night 1 of the show.
1. CM Punk vs Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns chose CM Punk as his opponent for WrestleMania 42, considering the fact that he has hated him all his life.
As the storyline was building on the road to WrestleMania, both men had traded blows and made it extremely personal with each other, making it one of the top storylines for The Showcase of the Immortals this year.
When and where will WrestleMania 42 take place?
The 42nd edition of the PLE will be a two-night event on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who will headline the two-night spectacle?
Night 1 will be headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, while Night 2 will close with CM Punk putting the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Roman Reigns.
Which matches will open both nights of Mania?
The six-man tag team match involving the Usos, LA Knight, IShowSpeed, and the Vision will open Night 1, while Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi will open Night 2 of the PLE.
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Nik O Conner is a long-time fan of professional wrestling. After dropping his Engineering regular studies in 2020, he decided to pursue his passion and became a writer. Over the last few years, he has written for multiple webs bringing a lot of skills and creativity to the table.