Kickoff Show
WrestleMania 41
Las Vegas 2026
WrestleMania 41 Pre-Show
Before the main card ignites at Allegiant Stadium, WrestleMania 41's kickoff show delivers battle royals, title matches and spotlight moments for the rising stars of WWE. The party starts early in Las Vegas.
April 19-20, 2026
WM41 — Pre-Show Date
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue
Peacock (US) / WWE Network (International)
Network
WM41 Pre-Show Match Predictions
Battle Royal
Participants
Multiple superstars — mid-card roster showpiece
Championship
No
Prediction
A surprise entrant or returning star wins
Women's Battle Royal
Participants
Women's division — RAW and SmackDown
Championship
No
Prediction
A rising star from NXT earns the spotlight
United States Championship
Title on the Line
Participants
US Champion vs Top Contender
Championship
Yes — United States Championship
Prediction
Champion retains in competitive match
Why the WM41 Pre-Show Is Worth Watching
Surprise Returns
WrestleMania battle royals are the go-to vehicle for surprise superstar returns. WWE uses the pre-show to drop crowd-popping cameos before the main card even starts — an appearance in a pre-show battle royal can generate more noise than many main card matches.
Underdog Moments
The pre-show is where underdog babyface stories play out — a midcard superstar getting their WrestleMania moment in front of 80,000 fans. These moments matter to the wrestlers and the fans who follow their journeys.
Stakes Still High
The United States Championship and other midcard titles contested on the pre-show aren't secondary — these belts mean careers. Winning a title at WrestleMania, even on the kickoff, is a career-defining achievement.
The Atmosphere Builds
Allegiant Stadium is filling as the pre-show runs. The first roar of 80,000 people, the first WrestleMania fireworks of the weekend — the pre-show captures the building energy of wrestling's biggest event.
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Just a couple of CHAMPIONS nbd 🏆 #SNME
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Roman Reigns presents Jalen Brunson with a custom title: Saturday Night's Main Event highlights
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Roman Reigns and Jalen Brunson shut down Seth Rollins and Tyrese Haliburton: SNME highlights
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MUST-SEE: CM Punk and Cody Rhodes get into an intense backstage confrontation
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