Bad Bunny Rumored for WWE Return at WrestleMania 42

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After a two-year break from professional wrestling, music superstar Bad Bunny is rumored to be making a return to the WWE, potentially at the upcoming WrestleMania 42 event in Las Vegas. Veteran wrestling journalist Bryan Alvarez reported that Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, will be back in the ring "sooner than later," with speculation that he could face off against current Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio or have a rematch with Damian Priest.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's previous appearances in the WWE, including a tag team match at WrestleMania, were highly anticipated and well-received by fans. His return would generate significant buzz and excitement around WrestleMania 42, one of the biggest events on the wrestling calendar.

The details

Bad Bunny, a Grammy-winning artist, first began his partnership with the WWE a few years ago and eventually competed in a tag team match at WrestleMania. His most recent wrestling appearance was a street fight against Damian Priest in his home country of Puerto Rico, which was widely praised as one of the best matches the company put on in 2023. While Bad Bunny has been focused on his music career and global touring over the past two years, wrestling fans have been eagerly awaiting his return to the ring.

• Bad Bunny's last WWE match was in 2023.
• WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

If Bad Bunny does return to the WWE, a rematch with Damian Priest or a match against Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio are both possibilities for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.