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Two New Matches Added to WWE WrestleMania 42 Card
Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio and Penta vs. Intercontinental Title Ladder Match announced for upcoming PPV
Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:53am
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The chaotic energy of a high-stakes WWE ladder match is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration ahead of WrestleMania 42.With WrestleMania 42 just weeks away, WWE has added two new high-profile matches to the card. Finn Balor will face off against Dominik Mysterio after Mysterio and the Judgment Day faction turned on Balor. Additionally, Penta will defend the Intercontinental Championship in a ladder match, with a series of qualifying matches to determine the challenger.
Why it matters
WrestleMania is WWE's biggest annual event, so the addition of these new matches builds further anticipation and excitement for the two-night spectacle in Las Vegas. The Balor-Mysterio feud has been a major storyline on WWE programming, while the Intercontinental title ladder match is a classic WrestleMania match type that often produces memorable moments.
The details
The Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio match was announced via a video package, with Mysterio and the Judgment Day faction turning on Balor and kicking him out a few weeks ago. Balor then returned and cost Mysterio his rematch for the Intercontinental Championship. After retaining the IC title on 'Raw', Penta announced he will defend the championship in a ladder match at WrestleMania, calling it 'his kingdom'. A series of qualifying matches will determine the challenger for Penta's title.
- WrestleMania 42 will take place over two nights on April 18 and 19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio match was announced a few weeks ago on WWE programming.
The players
Finn Balor
A former WWE Universal Champion and leader of the Judgment Day faction, who was recently turned on and kicked out by the group.
Dominik Mysterio
The son of WWE legend Rey Mysterio, who has aligned himself with the Judgment Day faction and is now feuding with his former ally Finn Balor.
Penta
The current WWE Intercontinental Champion, who will defend his title in a ladder match at WrestleMania 42.
What they’re saying
“I will defend my Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania in a ladder match. This is my kingdom!”
— Penta, WWE Intercontinental Champion
What’s next
A series of qualifying matches will take place on WWE programming to determine the challenger for Penta's Intercontinental Championship ladder match at WrestleMania 42.
The takeaway
The addition of these two new high-profile matches to the WrestleMania 42 card further builds the excitement and anticipation for WWE's biggest annual event, which will feature a mix of long-running feuds and championship bouts.
