Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble and WrestleMania
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The 2026 Royal Rumble starts the road to WWE WrestleMania 42, which will be held in a familiar place.
CM Punk, Roman Reigns, Bron Breakker and more could be going after the World Heavyweight Champion, but which match will WWE choose for WrestleMania?
The 2026 Royal Rumble will open the road to WrestleMania 42 and while it will give fans a taste of what they can expect from this year's Showcase of the Immortals, it will also serve as a defining stretch in Triple H's run as WWE chief content officer.
Those hoping WWE would go back to the old days of having WrestleMania on a single day are in for some bad news, as the company has announced that the show will once again be a two-night event. WrestleMania 42 Night 1 is taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, while Night 2 will kick off on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
WWE discussed Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes WrestleMania 42, but Triple H scrapped the idea after a creative shift in direction.
#wwf Edge and Christain face Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy face D-Von Dudley and Bubba Ray Dudley in Tables Ladders and Chairs II at Wrestlemania X-Seven for the WWF Tag Team Championship! (Also appearances by Lita,
WWE is reportedly planning a huge match for Liv Morgan at WrestleMania 42 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.