Predictions for WrestleMania 42 Sunday: Will CM Punk or Roman Reigns Leave Vegas With the World Title?

As WrestleMania 42 takes over Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the main event between CM Punk and Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship headlines a stacked card.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:36am

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With several high-profile matches on the WrestleMania 42 card, including the main event between CM Punk and Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, our panel of experts breaks down their predictions for Sunday night's action from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

The main event between Punk and Reigns is the culmination of a must-see rivalry, while other marquee matches like the WWE Women's Championship bout and the Intercontinental Title ladder match will have major implications for the future of WWE.

The details

In the main event, Punk and Reigns will battle for the World Heavyweight Championship, with Reigns potentially facing a contract situation that could impact the outcome. Elsewhere, Jade Cargill defends her WWE Women's Title against Rhea Ripley, a ladder match will crown a new Intercontinental Champion, and Oba Femi looks to pull off a major upset against Brock Lesnar.

  • WrestleMania 42 takes place on Sunday, April 20, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • Punk and Reigns will meet in the main event for the World Heavyweight Championship.

The players

CM Punk

A veteran superstar and the current World Heavyweight Champion.

Roman Reigns

The dominant "Tribal Chief" who is challenging Punk for the World Heavyweight Title.

Jade Cargill

The reigning WWE Women's Champion who is defending her title against Rhea Ripley.

Rhea Ripley

A former champion challenging Cargill for the WWE Women's Title.

Oba Femi

An up-and-coming star who is set to face Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania.

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What they’re saying

“The only thing left to do is stick the landing. The Ruler absolutely has to go over on Sunday.”

— Rick Ucchino, Analyst

“There's major money in the Demon gimmick, and there's next to zero chance that the WWE creative team decided to bring it back just to disappoint fans with another loss at the 'Showcase of the Immortals'.”

— Zack Heydorn, Analyst

“Expect shenanigans abound once the bell rings with Michin, B-Fab and IYO SKY all getting involved.”

— Matt Black, Analyst

What’s next

The outcomes of the key matches at WrestleMania 42 on Sunday will set the stage for the next phase of WWE's storylines and title pictures.

The takeaway

WrestleMania 42 features a stacked card with several high-profile matches that will have major implications for the future of WWE, from the main event title clash between CM Punk and Roman Reigns to the women's championship bout and the ladder match for the Intercontinental Title.