Trending Now - Wrestlemania 42 Set to Feature Former AEW and WWE Stars

WHO:

Sportskeeda - WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is set to main event Night 1 of WrestleMania 42 on April 18th, 2026.

Sportskeeda - Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill are involved in a heated feud leading up to their match at WrestleMania 42.

Newsweek - A former AEW and WWE star is returning as a surprise replacement for WrestleMania 42 due to another WWE star being out of action.

Sportskeeda - A former AEW star will be featured in a significant way at WWE WrestleMania 42, having recently made his debut in WWE.

Fox News - WWE women's champion Jade Cargill stated, "I have the edge over Rhea Ripley," ahead of WrestleMania 42.

Cageside Seats - Jacob Fatu arrived at the arena in a squad car, stating, "You wanna tell the whole world that I’m still a criminal?" during his promo on April 17th, 2026.

Fox News - John Cena will host WrestleMania 42 on April 18th and 19th, 2026, marking his first appearance at a WWE event since his retirement in December 2025.

Cageside Seats - Randy Orton stated, "All Cody Rhodes does is take, take, take," during his promo on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - CM Punk and Cody Rhodes were seen together, with Punk saying, "I’m proud of you," before their respective matches at WrestleMania 42.

Cageside Seats - Jacob Fatu arrived at the arena in a squad car, cutting a promo on Drew McIntyre, stating, "You wanna tell the whole world that I’m still a criminal?"

Cageside Seats - Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill exchanged insults, with Cargill calling Ripley an "insecure goth chick" and Ripley referring to Cargill as a "narcissist" and a "fake ass bitch."

Sportskeeda - WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is set to deliver a message to Randy Orton on April 17th, 2026, before their title match at WrestleMania 42.

Cageside Seats - Drew McIntyre chained Jacob Fatu to the ring post last week and referred to him as a convict.

Variety - The WWE Hall of Fame 2026 will feature six inductees, including AJ Styles, Demolition, Stephanie McMahon, and Dennis "The Worm" Rodman.

Sportskeeda - WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will appear on SmackDown on April 17th, 2026, to deliver a message to Randy Orton.

Sportskeeda - Drew McIntyre referred to Jacob Fatu as a convict and chained him to the ring post last week.

Cageside Seats - Royce Keys is the favorite to win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 42.

Newsweek - A former WWE star is reportedly returning for WrestleMania 42 as a surprise replacement.

Sportskeeda - WrestleMania features a number of ex-AEW names who have transitioned to WWE.

WHAT:

Cageside Seats - The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal took place on April 17th, 2026, with Royce Keys defeating Tama Tonga after a Spinebuster.

Cageside Seats - R-Truth & Damian Priest successfully defended the WWE tag team titles against The New Day’s Kofi Kingston & Grayson Waller on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - Tiffany Stratton defeated Jordynne Grace to become the next top contender to the United States Championship on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal concluded with Royce Keys defeating Tama Tonga after a Spinebuster on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - The feud between Wyatt Sicks and MFT culminated in an 8-Man Tag Team Street Fight on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal concluded with Royce Keys defeating Tama Tonga after a Spinebuster on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - The feud between Wyatt Sicks and MFT culminated in an 8-Man Tag Team Street Fight on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal concluded with Royce Keys defeating Tama Tonga after a Spinebuster on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - R-Truth & Damian Priest successfully defended the WWE tag team titles by defeating The New Day’s Kofi Kingston & Grayson Waller.

Sportskeeda - The WWE Hall of Fame 2026 ceremony will be headlined by AJ Styles, who called time on his career earlier in 2026.

Cageside Seats - The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal concluded with Royce Keys defeating Tama Tonga after a Spinebuster on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - Tiffany Stratton defeated Jordynne Grace to become the next top contender to the United States Championship on April 17th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - Royce Keys won the 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, eliminating Tama Tonga after a Spinebuster.

Cageside Seats - Tiffany Stratton defeated Jordynne Grace to become the next top contender to the United States Championship.

Cageside Seats - The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal took place on April 17th, 2026, during the final episode of SmackDown.

Cageside Seats - Royce Keys is the favorite to win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

Sportskeeda - The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal will take place on April 17th, 2026, during the final episode of SmackDown leading up to WrestleMania 42.

Cageside Seats - Royce Keys made his SmackDown debut last week with a win over Berto.

Sportskeeda - The feud between Wyatt Sicks and MFT will culminate in an 8-Man Tag Team Street Fight on April 17th, 2026.

Sportskeeda - Sami Zayn is set to defend the WWE United States Championship against Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42.

Cageside Seats - The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal will take place on April 17th, 2026, during the final episode of SmackDown leading up to WrestleMania 42.

Cageside Seats - The previous winners of the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal include Carmelo Hayes, Bronson Reed, Bob Lashley, Madcap Moss, Jey Uso, Braun Strowman, Matt Hardy, Mojo Rawley, Baron Corbin, Big Show, and Cesaro.

Newsweek - WrestleMania 42 will include a match featuring a former AEW and WWE star.

Sportskeeda - WrestleMania is WWE's biggest Premium Live Event (PLE) of the year, prepared for months in advance.

Sportskeeda - A former AEW star will be involved in a significant way at WWE WrestleMania 42.

WHERE:

Fox News - WrestleMania 42 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the second consecutive time.

Cageside Seats - SmackDown is being held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WHEN:

Cageside Seats - The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal took place on April 17th, 2026, during the final episode of SmackDown leading up to WrestleMania 42.

Fox News - WrestleMania 42 will take place on April 18th and 19th, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. ET each night.

Sportskeeda - WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18th and 19th, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. ET each night.

Cageside Seats - The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal took place on April 17th, 2026, during the final episode of SmackDown.

Fox News - WrestleMania 42 will take place on April 18th and 19th, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. ET each night.

Cageside Seats - WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18th and 19th, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cageside Seats - The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal took place on April 17th, 2026, during the final episode of SmackDown.

Sportskeeda - WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18th and 19th, 2026.

Variety - The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will occur during WrestleMania 42 weekend in 2026.

Sportskeeda - WrestleMania 42 will take place on April 18th and 19th, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cageside Seats - WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18th and 19th, 2026.

Sportskeeda - WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 2026.

HOW:

Cageside Seats - Jacob Fatu made threats on Drew McIntyre's life during his promo, stating that "the SWAT team can’t save him."

Cageside Seats - WWE is reportedly planning to make Royce Keys a new star ahead of WrestleMania 42.

Sportskeeda - WWE and The CW paid tribute to the current NXT Champions, Tony D'Angelo and Tatum Paxley, ahead of WrestleMania 42.

Cageside Seats - WWE is reportedly planning to make Royce Keys a new star ahead of WrestleMania 42.

Sportskeeda - The preparation for WrestleMania involves months of planning by WWE.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 21:04 UTC)

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is set to main event Night 1 of WrestleMania 42, which takes place on Saturday, while Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill are embroiled in a heated feud leading up to their match. on Friday, Royce Keys triumphed over Tama Tonga in the 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, and R-Truth and Damian Priest successfully defended their tag team titles against Kofi Kingston and Grayson Waller. Additionally, Tiffany Stratton secured her position as the top contender for the United States Championship by defeating Jordynne Grace, and Jacob Fatu made ominous threats against Drew McIntyre during his promo, claiming that "the SWAT team can’t save him."

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 19:13 UTC)

A surprise replacement from the world of wrestling is set to make an appearance at WrestleMania 42, which kicks off on Saturday and 19th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal concluded on Friday with Royce Keys defeating Tama Tonga, while the ongoing feud between Wyatt Sicks and MFT culminated in an intense 8-Man Tag Team Street Fight on the same day. WrestleMania 42 will start at 6 p.m. ET each night, promising an exciting weekend for wrestling fans.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 17:06 UTC)

WrestleMania 42 is set to kick off on Saturday and 19th, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. ET each night, and a former AEW star will play a significant role in the event after recently making his WWE debut. on Friday, Royce Keys triumphed over Tama Tonga in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, while the heated feud between Wyatt Sicks and MFT reached its peak in an 8-Man Tag Team Street Fight. Additionally, Jacob Fatu stirred controversy by threatening Drew McIntyre's life during a promo, declaring that "the SWAT team can’t save him."

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 15:07 UTC)

WWE women's champion Jade Cargill expressed confidence ahead of WrestleMania 42, stating, "I have the edge over Rhea Ripley." In the ring, Royce Keys triumphed over Tama Tonga in the 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, while R-Truth and Damian Priest successfully defended their tag team titles against The New Day's Kofi Kingston and Grayson Waller. Jacob Fatu arrived at the arena in a squad car, making headlines with his promo where he threatened Drew McIntyre's life, declaring that "the SWAT team can’t save him."

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 13:17 UTC)

WrestleMania 42 is set to take place on Saturday and 19th, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. ET each night, with John Cena hosting the event, marking his first WWE appearance since retiring in December 20th25. The WWE Hall of Fame 2026 ceremony will be headlined by AJ Styles, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Fans can look forward to an exciting weekend filled with wrestling action and celebrations.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 11:08 UTC)

Randy Orton took a shot at Cody Rhodes during his promo on Friday, stating, "All Cody Rhodes does is take, take, take." In other news from the same day, Royce Keys triumphed over Tama Tonga in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, while Tiffany Stratton secured her spot as the next top contender to the United States Championship by defeating Jordynne Grace. WrestleMania 42 is set to kick off on Saturday and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 09:10 UTC)

Royce Keys triumphed in the 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on Friday, eliminating Tama Tonga with a powerful Spinebuster. In other action, Tiffany Stratton defeated Jordynne Grace to secure her spot as the top contender for the United States Championship. Meanwhile, Jacob Fatu arrived at the arena in a squad car, cutting a promo where he threatened Drew McIntyre's life, declaring that "the SWAT team can’t save him," while Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill exchanged heated insults.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 07:16 UTC)

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is set to deliver a message to Randy Orton on Friday, just before their title match at WrestleMania 42, which is scheduled for on Saturday and 19. In other news, the 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal took place on Friday during the final episode of SmackDown, with Royce Keys emerging as the favorite to win. Additionally, Drew McIntyre made headlines last week by chaining Jacob Fatu to the ring post and referring to him as a convict.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 03:50 UTC)

The WWE Hall of Fame 2026 will welcome six new inductees, including AJ Styles, Demolition, Stephanie McMahon, and Dennis "The Worm" Rodman, during WrestleMania 42 weekend. The 12th Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal took place on Friday, during the final episode of SmackDown leading up to the big event, while Royce Keys made his SmackDown debut last week with a victory over Berto. WWE is reportedly looking to elevate Royce Keys as a new star as they build excitement for WrestleMania 42.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 01:20 UTC)

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is set to appear on SmackDown to deliver a message to Randy Orton, while Drew McIntyre recently referred to Jacob Fatu as a convict and even chained him to the ring post. The ongoing feud between Wyatt Sicks and MFT will reach its peak in an 8-Man Tag Team Street Fight, also taking place on Friday. As WrestleMania 42 kicks off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday and 19, WWE and The CW will pay tribute to the current NXT Champions, Tony D'Angelo and Tatum Paxley.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 23:09 UTC)

Royce Keys has emerged as the favorite to win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which will take place on Friday, during the final episode of SmackDown at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This marks the 12th edition of the battle royal, with previous winners including notable names like Carmelo Hayes, Braun Strowman, and Cesaro. WWE is reportedly positioning Royce Keys as a new star ahead of WrestleMania 42, scheduled for April 18th and 19, 2026.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 21:12 UTC)

WrestleMania 42, WWE's biggest Premium Live Event of the year, is set to take place in April 20th26 and will feature a match with a former AEW and WWE star. Reports indicate that a former WWE star is making a surprise return as a replacement for the event, which has seen several ex-AEW names transition to WWE. The preparation for WrestleMania involves months of meticulous planning by WWE to ensure a spectacular show.