WrestleMania 41: Anticipation Builds for Historic Matches in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2025 – WrestleMania week has officially arrived, promising fans an exhilarating showcase filled with thrilling storylines and dramatic matchups. Scheduled for April 19 and 20, WrestleMania 41 will feature some of the biggest names in professional wrestling, including Roman Reigns, John Cena, and Cody Rhodes. This year’s event is set to unfold at Allegiant Stadium, with the main card starting at 7 p.m. ET each night.

Night 1 of WrestleMania 41 will be headlined by a highly anticipated triple threat match among Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk. The rivalry between the three has been mounting since the Royal Rumble, where Punk eliminated both Reigns and Rollins. The drama intensified at Elimination Chamber when Rollins attacked Punk, allowing Cena to claim victory. Now, with Paul Heyman in Punk’s corner, the stakes are even higher.

“I’ve waited my entire career for this moment,” Punk said during a press event. “To headline WrestleMania, to stand among the best and do it with my friend Heyman beside me, it’s a dream come true.”

On Night 2, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will defend his title against John Cena, who turned heel after aligning himself with The Rock at Elimination Chamber. Cena is aiming for a record-breaking 17th world championship reign, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.

“I’ve been in this business a long time, and I’ve never backed down from a challenge,” Cena emphasized. “Cody, this is going to be your biggest test yet.”

Fans can also expect the following confirmed matches for WrestleMania 41:

– WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair, who is looking to add to her record of 14 women’s titles.

– United States Championship: LA Knight (c) faces Jacob Fatu, after Fatu earned his shot by defeating Braun Strowman.

– A fierce rivalry will see Jade Cargill take on Naomi, who was revealed to be responsible for Cargill’s previous absence from television.

– The World Tag Team Championships will feature The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) defending against The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) in a highly charged rematch.

– Gunther (c) will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Jey Uso, who surprised many by winning the men’s Royal Rumble.

– In the Women’s World Championship, Iyo Sky (c) will face Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in a triple threat match.

– Bron Breakker (c) will battle Penta, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship.

– An ongoing feud will culminate in a match between Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre, who have had escalating tensions since last year’s WrestleMania.

– The Women’s Tag Team Championship match will pit Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria.

– AJ Styles will face Logan Paul, following recent clashes on WWE programming.

There is also uncertainty surrounding Randy Orton, who was slated to face Kevin Owens, but due to Owens’ injury, Orton is still in search of an opponent.

WrestleMania 41 is not only a culmination of rivalries but also a chance for superstars to solidify their legacies. The WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on April 18, adding excitement to an already thrilling week.

For fans unable to attend in person, WrestleMania will be available to stream live on Peacock on both nights, starting with the pre-show at 4 p.m. ET. This year’s event promises to set the stage for an immediate impact in the WWE universe, with outcomes that could shift the direction of many superstars’ careers.