Professional wrestling returns to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year as Allegiant Stadium hosts WrestleMania 42. This year’s two-night extravaganza features a massive card with 40 superstars and a total of eight championships potentially changing hands.


The Lower-Tier Matches

Kicking off the rankings are the bouts with specific gimmicks or less narrative weight:

  • 13. Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and iShowSpeed vs. The Usos and LA Knight: While this match is designed for social media buzz and viral moments, it lacks the technical stakes of the rest of the card.
  • 12. Unsanctioned Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu: Despite the raw talent and physicality of both competitors, this feels like an elevated television main event rather than a definitive WrestleMania spectacle.
  • 11. Women's Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way: A match loaded with star power, including the Bella Twins and the team of Bayley and Lyra Valkyria. It promises chaos and a chance for several teams to create a memorable highlight.

The Middle of the Card

These contests offer a mix of legacy and title opportunities:

  • 10. WWE Women's Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley: Cargill defends her title against the winner of the Elimination Chamber. Expectations are measured, but both athletes have the ability to exceed them.
  • 9. Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio: Balor’s return to his “Demon” persona adds intrigue, though it likely signals a difficult night for Mysterio.
  • 8. Women's Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch: A historic matchup featuring two icons, highlighting the evolution of women's wrestling in the WWE.
  • 7. Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: History suggests that ladder matches at WrestleMania consistently deliver, and this group of high-flyers is well-positioned to continue that tradition.

The High-Stakes Showcases

As we approach the top of the card, the stakes grow significantly:

  • 6. United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams: A classic “passing of the torch” dynamic. Zayn remains a fan favorite, while Williams represents the next generation of WWE stars.
  • 5. Seth Rollins vs. Gunther: A late-cycle addition that requires no complex storyline. Two of the best performers in the world clashing for 15-20 minutes is a dream scenario for wrestling purists.
  • 4. Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton: This long-awaited dream match has faced criticism due to external interference, but the history between these two remains the core draw.

The Main Event Contenders

The top three matches of the weekend are expected to define the legacy of WrestleMania 42:

3. Women's World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
After her Royal Rumble victory, Morgan is at the peak of her popularity. She faces Vaquer, who is looking for her breakout WrestleMania moment.

2. Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
Often, the simplest stories are the best. Fans have been clamoring for this physical encounter, which acts as a transition of power from the legendary Lesnar to the rising star Femi.

1. World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns

«Undeniably the biggest match of the weekend, Punk and Reigns are meeting at very close to — if not at — the peak of their powers.»

Closing out Night 2, this match features two of the most dominant forces in modern wrestling. Punk enters the fray as the standard-bearer of the “Raw” era, while Reigns continues his decade-long residency in the WrestleMania main-event picture.