WrestleMania 42 Full Card Predictions 2027

WrestleMania 42 — Event Details

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Location

Las Vegas, Nevada

Allegiant Stadium or T-Mobile Arena (TBC)

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Date

April 2027

Exact dates TBD by WWE

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Broadcast

Peacock (USA) / Netflix

2-Night Event Expected

Note: WWE has not officially confirmed WrestleMania 42 details. All match predictions are based on current storylines, title picture developments, and industry reporting as of early 2026 — with WM42 expected to take place in Las Vegas in April 2027.

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Predicted Main Events

Night 1 Main Event WWE Championship

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GUNTHER

WWE World Champion (defending)

Record-breaking reign continues

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TBD CHALLENGER

Likely MITB Briefcase Holder

Or Royal Rumble winner

Gunther's historic WWE Championship reign is expected to be the centrepiece of WrestleMania 42. Whether he faces the MITB briefcase holder, the Royal Rumble winner, or a babyface challenger like Sami Zayn, this match will anchor Night 1.

Full Gunther title reign analysis →

Night 2 Main Event The Showcase Match

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ROMAN REIGNS

The Tribal Chief (expected return)

On hiatus — Vegas return predicted

VS

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CODY RHODES

The American Nightmare

Unfinished business storyline

The Roman Reigns saga demands a WrestleMania moment. If Roman returns from his sabbatical by late 2026 or early 2027, WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas — a city synonymous with spectacle — is the perfect stage for the Tribal Chief's next chapter.

Roman Reigns legacy →

Predicted Full Card

Based on current WWE storylines and title picture — all predictions subject to change

1 WWE Championship

Gunther (c) vs. TBD Challenger

Night 1 Main Event

Gunther expected to retain or drop in a blockbuster main event

2 Dream Match / Showcase

Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes

Night 2 Main Event

The unfinished Tribal Chief storyline reaches its Vegas conclusion

3 Women's Championship

WWE Women's Title Match (SmackDown)

Tiffany Stratton vs. Top Contender

Bayley, IYO SKY, or Naomi expected to challenge for the SmackDown gold

4 Raw Women's Championship

Raw Women's Title Match

Rhea Ripley / Bianca Belair territory

The Red Brand's women's championship will have its WM42 showcase

5 Tag Team Championships

Unified Tag Team Title Match

Fatal 4-Way Ladder Match Predicted

Tag division ladder matches are WM staples — multiple teams expected to compete

6 Intercontinental Championship

IC Title Match

Mid-card prestige bout

The IC Title always gets a showcase at WrestleMania — typically a ladder or triple threat

7 Stipulation / Gimmick Match

MITB Briefcase Cash-In Threat

Or scheduled briefcase match

The MITB holder could cash in during WM42 for maximum drama

8 US Championship

United States Title Match

Open Challenge or multi-man match

The US Title frequently headlines mid-card with an Open Challenge tradition

9 Surprise / Legacy Match

TBD Showstopper Moment

Every WM has its "WrestleMania moment" — who will it be in 2027?

Could be a legend return, a debut, a shock title change, or a retirement match. Las Vegas always delivers the unexpected.

Roman Reigns Return — The Big Question

Why Vegas Makes Sense

✦ Las Vegas = spectacle capital of the world
✦ WM25 had Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker — Vegas deserves a generational match
✦ Roman needs a WrestleMania stage worthy of his legacy
✦ Unresolved Bloodline family storyline demands closure
✦ Cody Rhodes rivalry has unfinished chapters

Potential Return Opponents

Cody Rhodes Most Likely

Gunther Possible

CM Punk (rematch) Dark Horse

Jacob Fatu Dark Horse

Full Roman Reigns legacy and return timeline →

Early Favourites & Predictions

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WWE Championship

Gunther retains -150

New champion crowned +110

Projected odds — not official

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Roman Reigns' Opponent

Cody Rhodes -200

CM Punk +350

Gunther +500

If Roman returns — projected odds

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MITB Cash-In at WM42

Cash-in happens +200

No cash-in -250

Projected odds — not official

MITB 2026 briefcase holder →

WrestleMania History in Las Vegas

Event	Year	Venue	Main Event
WrestleMania IX	1993	Caesars Palace	Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna; Hogan shock win
WrestleMania XXI	2005	Staples Center, LA	Batista vs. Triple H (World HW)
WrestleMania 40	2024	Lincoln Financial Field, Philly	Cody Rhodes pins Roman Reigns; Tiffany wins SD Women's Title
WrestleMania 41	2025	Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas	Las Vegas debut on the modern WM calendar
WrestleMania 42	April 2027	Las Vegas, Nevada (TBC)	Gunther? Roman? TBD...