In addition to Rhodes vs. Orton, “The Show of Shows” will feature Roman Reigns, the Men’s Royal Rumble winner, challenging CM Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Meanwhile, 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble victor Liv Morgan is pursuing Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill will defend her title against “Mami” Rhea Ripley.

According to Cody Rhodes, fans should also tune into WrestleMania 42 to see a glimmer of WWE’s rising stars. “Every single fan should have something that they enjoy about WWE when they leave Vegas, and that’s for those fans who have never been before. And I bet in your fold, you’ve got people who are coming who have never been before. The thing they might like is something that you least expect, but that’s the beauty of what we do,” Rhodes said.

“Not to put another exclamation point on this point, but I’d watch this WrestleMania for the potentials of a Je’Von, for the potentials of a Oba, for the potentials of a Kit Wilson, for the potentials of guys who hopefully and girls are sitting here in this chair between you two guys 10 years from now talking about main eventing at WrestleMania.”

WrestleMania 42 will emanate from Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on April 18 and 19. As of this writing, it is unknown if Je’Von Evans or Kit Wilson will appear on the two-night show. Former NXT Champion Oba Femi, however, is a rumored option for “The Beast” Brock Lesnar to face there in his open challenge.

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