Will 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin & Vince McMahon appear during WWE WrestleMania 42 weekend?
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The 42nd edition of WrestleMania might feature major returns.
WWE’s ‘Grandest Stage’ is poised to return this weekend with a full host of additional shows, the Hall of Fame ceremony, and much more. Live from the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, the show will deliver two nights of high-stakes matches featuring top names.
Night 1 will be headlined by Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, while Night 2 caps off with CM Punk putting the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against 2026 Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns.
Fans are also expecting major surprises, returns, and shocking outcomes at WrestleMania 42. Speaking of surprises, the names of two WWE legends have been circulating as usual before Mania, the two being ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and Vince McMahon. New reports have shed some light on these speculations, so let’s take a look at them.
‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin’s potential return
According to a report from BodySlam, Stone Cold is currently planned to be backstage at Allegiant Stadium for the event, but it’s still uncertain whether he’s just there as a guest or if WWE intends to feature him on-screen.
Notably, he is already confirmed to be in Las Vegas for the entire weekend, with scheduled meet-and-greet appearances at WWE World on both Saturday and Sunday.
The timing has led many fans to speculate about his appearance. Austin’s last WWE in-ring appearance was at the 38th edition in 2022, while his most recent appearance was at the 41st edition on Night 2, where he announced the night’s attendance.
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Vince McMahon to appear at Stephanie McMahon’s WWE HOF induction?
Since the announcement that Stephanie McMahon will be inducted into the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame, there have been speculations about Vince McMahon’s appearance during the induction ceremony.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, sources say Vince McMahon is not currently planned for an appearance at Friday night’s event in Las Vegas. Although one contact mentioned that things could change on short notice, there are no plans in place for him to attend.
The 2026 WWE HOF ceremony takes place on April 17, 2026, at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stephanie McMahon is scheduled to be the headline inductee for this year, which also features AJ Styles, Demolition, Dennis Rodman, Sycho Sid, and Bad News Brown.
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.
Will Stone Cold & Vince McMahon appear during WrestleMania 42 weekend?
Stone Cold is scheduled to be backstage at Allegiant Stadium for the event, while Vince McMahon is not scheduled to appear at Stephanie McMahon’s Hall of Fame induction on Friday.
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