Wrestlemania 42 is finally here, and I am reporting live from Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. We are tracking every winner, championship change, and shock return as WWE’s biggest names collide. The action spans Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19.

The road to this year's showcase was admittedly rocky, largely due to the reemergence of Pat McAfee. Despite some spoilers, such as the return of "The Demon" and John Cena as host, the anticipation remains high. The heavyweight clash between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar is shaping up as a headline attraction. Paul Heyman might actually be right when he calls it the "real main event of Wrestlemania," though that fight opens Night Two.

Night One: The Build-Up and Atmosphere

Live coverage began with excitement building inside the stadium. Michael Cole was present at Allegiant Stadium by 2:51pm PT. By 2:42pm PT, attention focused on the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way match involving Nia Jax & Lash Legend, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Bayley & Lyra Valkyria, and The Bella Twins.

Nikki Bella's injury status was a major question; fans wondered if she would be replaced or if Brie Bella would get a surprise partner. The countdown to BellaMania was in full swing as the staging debuted a "Mad Max" apocalypse theme. This fits the desert setting perfectly, with sand scattered throughout the venue.

Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre in an Unsanctioned Match is a key highlight for Night One. This bout promises table, chains, handcuffs, and a smattering of blood.

Night One Schedule (Saturday, April 18th)

  • 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm BST
  • Six-Man Tag Team Match: Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight
  • Unsanctioned Match: Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. The Bella Twins
  • Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
  • Match: Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
  • Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
  • Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee)

The Full Schedule for Wrestlemania 42

Night Two on Sunday, April 19th, begins at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm BST. The card features the highly anticipated Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar opener.

The Intercontinental Championship features a massive Ladder Match. Penta (c) defends against Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Rey Mysterio. The United States Championship sees Sami Zayn (c) facing Trick Williams.

The card also features the return of Dominik Mysterio in a match against "The Demon" Finn Bálor. In the WWE Women's Championship bout, Jade Cargill (c) defends against Rhea Ripley.

The weekend concludes with the World Heavyweight Championship match. CM Punk (c) defends against Roman Reigns. This is the fight that many fans have been waiting for.

As the countdown to Wrestlemania 42 continues, the atmosphere inside Allegiant Stadium is electric. We will be providing live updates every few minutes, so keep checking back for the biggest moments.

Simon Cardy is a Senior Editor at IGN who can mainly be found skulking around open world games, indulging in Korean cinema, or despairing at the state of Tottenham Hotspur and the New York Jets. Follow him on Bluesky at @cardy.bsky.social.