WWE WrestleMania 42 runs across two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home of the Raiders. Night 1 is Saturday, April 18 and Night 2 is Sunday, April 19. In the United States, both nights stream on ESPN Unlimited through the ESPN app. International viewers can watch on Netflix. The first hour of Night 1 airs on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. ET, and the first hour of Night 2 airs on ESPN at 6 p.m. ET.
What makes this WrestleMania different
This year’s event has been positioned to reach beyond the traditional wrestling audience. With ESPN’s promotional muscle behind it and celebrity appearances built into the card, WWE is clearly targeting younger viewers including Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Social media personality IShowSpeed has a role on Night 1 alongside Logan Paul, and the ongoing Pat McAfee and Stephen A. Smith dynamic adds another layer of mainstream crossover to the weekend.
Night 1 match card and predictions
The opening night kicks off with The Vision, Logan Paul and Austin Theory, teaming with IShowSpeed to face The Usos and LA Knight. The match is built around star power and entertainment value more than in-ring storytelling, and The Vision and IShowSpeed are predicted to win.
Jacob Fatu meets Drew McIntyre in what should be a hard-hitting physical contest. Fatu has been building toward a bigger role in the title picture and is predicted to come away with the win.
The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match brings four teams together in what could get chaotic with so many performers involved. The Irresistible Forces, Nia Jax and Lash Legend, defend against Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie, and the returning Bella Twins. Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie are predicted to leave with the titles.
AJ Lee defends the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch in a match that could elevate Lynch back into the title conversation. Becky Lynch is predicted to win.
Seth Rollins faces Gunther in a matchup of contrasting styles, speed against power, that has the potential to be one of the best pure wrestling matches of the weekend. Rollins is predicted to win.
Liv Morgan challenges Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship. Morgan’s momentum since returning from injury makes her the predicted winner here.
The main event of Night 1 features Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, with Pat McAfee in Orton’s corner adding an unpredictable element to the finish. Orton is predicted to win the title.
Night 2 match card and predictions
Night 2 opens with Oba Femi against Brock Lesnar, a matchup designed to establish Femi as a legitimate top-tier threat. Femi is predicted to win.
The WWE Intercontinental Championship ladder match features six competitors, Penta defending against Rusev, Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, and Rey Mysterio. Expect the kind of high-risk, high-reward action that ladder matches deliver at their best. Penta is predicted to retain.
Sami Zayn defends the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Trick Williams, who arrives with Lil Yachty in his corner. Williams is predicted to win the title in what would mark a significant career moment.
Finn Balor in his Demon persona faces Dominik Mysterio in a match where the theatrics of the Demon character may not be enough. Dominik Mysterio is predicted to win.
Jade Cargill defends the WWE Women’s Championship against Rhea Ripley, who is positioned to reclaim the title she never lost in the ring. Ripley is predicted to win.
The main event of Night 2 is CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns. The long-term booking history between these two and WWE’s broader storyline direction suggests Reigns reclaims the title. Roman Reigns is predicted to win.
