WWE Reveals Stacked WrestleMania 42 Card

Blockbuster matches like CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu headline the biggest event of the year.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 1:55pm

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The WWE has officially unveiled the highly anticipated card for WrestleMania 42, set to take place in Las Vegas on April 18-19. Headlining the event is a World Heavyweight Championship match between reigning champion CM Punk and 2026 Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns. Other marquee matchups include a triple threat for the Undisputed WWE Championship between Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, and Jacob Fatu, as well as a Women's World Title bout between champion Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is the WWE's biggest annual event, drawing massive global audiences and serving as the culmination of months of storylines and rivalries. This year's card features several dream matches that fans have been clamoring for, including the first-ever singles showdown between CM Punk and Roman Reigns, as well as the return of AJ Lee to challenge Becky Lynch. The stacked lineup promises an unforgettable two nights of action in Las Vegas.

The details

The main event will see CM Punk defend the World Heavyweight Championship against 2026 Royal Rumble winner Roman Reigns. Punk and Reigns have crossed paths before, but this will mark their first one-on-one encounter since 2014. Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre will put the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu in a triple threat match. Elsewhere, Liv Morgan challenges Stephanie Vaquer for the Women's World Title, and Becky Lynch defends the Women's Intercontinental Championship against AJ Lee.

  • The 2026 Royal Rumble took place on January 25, 2026.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19, 2026.

The players

CM Punk

The reigning World Heavyweight Champion, who has been a dominant force since his return to WWE in 2025.

Roman Reigns

The 2026 Royal Rumble winner, who is seeking to dethrone Punk and become a two-time world champion.

Drew McIntyre

The current Undisputed WWE Champion, who will defend his title in a triple threat match.

Cody Rhodes

A former Undisputed Champion who has been feuding with McIntyre and is now part of the title match.

Jacob Fatu

The rising star who has inserted himself into the Undisputed title picture, adding a new layer of intrigue to the match.

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What they’re saying

“This is the first official match for WrestleMania and has the potential to be one of the biggest Main Event matches in recent memory.”

— Ryan Wohl, Analyst

“Reigns stands toe-to-toe with Punk as the former Undisputed Champion and Tribal Chief. While Reigns was in the midst of his dominant 1,300+ day title reign, it would have seemed impossible to see him eventually face Punk. This is a legit dream match for WWE fans.”

— Ryan Wohl, Analyst

What’s next

Fans will eagerly await the build-up to these marquee matches, with the WWE likely to ramp up the intensity and drama in the coming weeks leading up to WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.

The takeaway

The stacked WrestleMania 42 card promises to deliver an unforgettable weekend of action, with several dream matchups that will have fans buzzing for months. The WWE has pulled out all the stops to ensure this year's 'Showcase of the Immortals' lives up to its reputation as the biggest event in sports entertainment.