Celebrities Spotted at WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas

From NBA star Tyrese Haliburton to NFL legend Daniel Cormier, a star-studded crowd attended the two-night event.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 10:56am

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WWE's biggest annual event, WrestleMania 42, took place over two nights in Las Vegas, Nevada, drawing a number of high-profile celebrities to Allegiant Stadium. Notable attendees included NBA player Tyrese Haliburton, former UFC champion Daniel Cormier, musician Rick Rubin, and NFL stars like George Kittle and Rob Gronkowski.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is considered the Super Bowl of professional wrestling, attracting massive audiences and a wide range of celebrity guests. The appearance of these stars helps drive mainstream interest and engagement with the WWE product.

The details

Throughout the two-night event, various celebrities were spotted in the crowd and participating in activities. NBA player Tyrese Haliburton, former UFC champion Daniel Cormier, musician Rick Rubin, NFL players Jahmyr Gibbs and George Kittle, and others were all in attendance. NFL star George Kittle was even seen getting an autograph from WWE legend The Undertaker.

  • WrestleMania 42 took place over April 18-19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • The event spanned two nights, with celebrities appearing on both nights.

The players

Tyrese Haliburton

An NBA player who was spotted in the crowd at WrestleMania 42.

Daniel Cormier

A former UFC champion who appeared on the WrestleMania 42 Kickoff show.

George Kittle

An NFL star known for his friendship with WWE Superstar Penta, Kittle was seen getting an autograph from The Undertaker.

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What they’re saying

“George [Kittle] and I, we have a real relationship, but [that's] the most important to athletes, the elite athletes, you know?”

— Penta, WWE Superstar

“It is very special because I don't know when, but [there's a] big surprise later [between] George, Penta and WWE, so you'll have to stay tuned.”

— Penta, WWE Superstar

What’s next

Fans will have to stay tuned to see what the 'big surprise' is involving George Kittle, Penta, and WWE.

The takeaway

WrestleMania continues to attract a wide range of celebrity guests, highlighting the mainstream appeal and star power of the WWE brand. The appearance of stars like Tyrese Haliburton, Daniel Cormier, and George Kittle helps drive interest and engagement with the product.