WrestleMania 41: A Glimpse into the Major Matches and Storylines

The anticipation for WrestleMania 41, set to unfold at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 19 and 20, 2025, is generating considerable buzz among WWE fans. This year’s event promises to showcase high-stakes matches and dramatic storylines, particularly with the shocking heel turn of John Cena against the undisputed WWE champion, Cody Rhodes.

Highlighted Matches for Night 1

The first night of WrestleMania features a strong lineup, headlined by a triple threat match that has set the stage for intense rivalry:

• Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins: This match emerged from a series of escalating confrontations dating back to the Royal Rumble. Tensions heightened when Reigns, returning after a six-week hiatus, attacked both Rollins and Punk during a steel cage match, further complicating the rivalry.
• WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) defends her title against the legendary Charlotte Flair, who secured her shot by winning the Royal Rumble.
• United States Championship: LA Knight (c) will take on Jacob Fatu, following Fatu’s victory over Braun Strowman to become the number one contender.
• Jade Cargill vs. Naomi: This highly personal feud will finally see both women settle their differences in the ring after a tumultuous storyline involving betrayal.
• World Tag Team Championships: The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) put their titles on the line against the New Day duo of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods in what promises to be an exhilarating encounter.
• El Grande Americano vs. Rey Mysterio: The newcomer to the roster, El Grande Americano, clashes with the legendary Mysterio in what is expected to be a thrilling match.
• World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) faces off against Jey Uso, who secured his status as a contender by winning the men’s Royal Rumble.

Night 2 Matches to Watch

The second night of WrestleMania features a culmination of rivalries and a highly anticipated main event:

• Undisputed Championship: The evening’s headline match pits Cody Rhodes (c) against John Cena, whose recent alliance with The Rock to attack Rhodes adds layers of intrigue.
• Women’s World Championship: Iyo Sky (c) will defend her title against Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in a thrilling triple threat bout
• Intercontinental Championship: Heading into a chaotic four-way match, Bron Breakker (c) will face Penta, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio.
• Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre: With history dating back to WrestleMania 40, this clash aims to settle their ongoing feud marked by previous betrayals.
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) take on Bayley and Lyra Valkyria after a successful gauntlet run on SmackDown.
• AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul: This matchup has been set following escalating confrontations, demonstrating a fiery animosity between the two competitors.

Event Details

WrestleMania 41 will be available for streaming live on Peacock, with the main card scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. ET on both nights, April 19 and 20. Fans can anticipate a weekend filled with thrilling matches and unexpected twists as the top stars of WWE take center stage.