WrestleMania 41
Celebrity Guests 2026
WrestleMania is more than wrestling — it's a pop-culture spectacle. Here's every celebrity, performer, and crossover star confirmed or expected at Allegiant Stadium for WM41 Night 1 & 2.
Bad Bunny
WRESTLING INVOLVEMENTThe Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist is one of WWE's most credible celebrity participants ever. Bad Bunny performed and competed at WrestleMania 37 in Tampa, tagging with Damian Priest to defeat The Miz and John Morrison in a match widely praised for his athleticism and commitment.
At WM38, he stole the show again — this time delivering a phenomenal performance in a solo match against Judgment Day. Bad Bunny has maintained a relationship with WWE management and has appeared at multiple premium live events since.
WM41 role: WWE has not officially confirmed Bad Bunny's involvement, but Las Vegas' entertainment culture and his genuine passion for wrestling make him a near-certainty for either a performance slot or an in-ring appearance. The betting markets have him heavily favoured to appear.
John Cena's Retirement Moment
FINAL MATCHJohn Cena announced his retirement from in-ring competition in 2025, and WrestleMania 41 is his farewell stage. Cena is not just a wrestler — he's crossed over into Hollywood, philanthropy, and mainstream culture in a way no WWE star has replicated.
His WM41 retirement match will be one of the most emotionally charged moments in WrestleMania history. WWE is expected to pull out all the stops — a tribute video package, major A-list presence in the crowd, and a Las Vegas send-off befitting a 16-time world champion.
Full Cena Farewell Hub →Logan Paul
WRESTLING MATCHLogan Paul is no longer a celebrity crossover — he's a legitimate WWE performer with a United States Championship reign to his name. At WM41, he's scheduled to compete in a proper championship match, not a novelty bout.
His combination of athletic ability (former college wrestler), social media reach (25M+ YouTube subscribers), and genuine heel charisma has made him one of WWE's most valuable assets for mainstream crossover attention.
Live Performances & Entertainment
WrestleMania always features major live performances during the opening ceremony, match entrances, and post-show events. Las Vegas amplifies this — the city's proximity to resident headliners and entertainment infrastructure makes WM41 uniquely positioned for A-list crossovers.
Opening Ceremony
WWE has used major artists for WM openers in recent years — America the Beautiful performances are a tradition. Las Vegas connections make country, hip-hop, and pop stars equally plausible.
Entrance Music Live Performances
Main event wrestlers often get live music performances to accompany their WrestleMania entrances. Cena's retirement match is a prime candidate for a show-stopping entrance performance.
Celebrity Guest Appearances
WWE regularly invites sports stars, actors, and musicians to sit ringside or appear on camera. Past WMs have featured NFL stars, Olympians, and Hollywood A-listers in prominent roles.
Hall of Fame Ceremony
The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony (Friday night before WM) typically draws celebrity attendance and generates massive buzz. The inductees for 2026 are expected to include major names.
Why Las Vegas Amplifies the Celebrity Factor
WrestleMania in Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium, capacity 65,000) places the event inside America's entertainment capital. Unlike previous WMs in Tampa or Hollywood, the Las Vegas location means:
- ▶Resident headliners: Dozens of major artists have ongoing Las Vegas residencies (Adele, Keith Urban, Katy Perry etc.) making cameos logistically easy.
- ▶Sports crossover: The Las Vegas Raiders, Golden Knights, and Las Vegas Aces give WWE easy access to active athletes who love WWE content.
- ▶MGM/Caesars partnerships: WWE has strong relationships with Las Vegas casino operators, enabling pre-event celebrity integrations across the Strip.
- ▶Media week: The full WM week (April 14-20) will see press conferences, fan events, and celebrity mixers that generate additional crossover coverage.