WrestleMania 42's Most Exciting Match Isn't Even a Headliner
By Aaron Pruner
Published on April 16, 2026.
WrestleMania 42, WWE's biggest professional wrestling event, is set to take place in Las Vegas on Saturday and Sunday. However, the most compelling match is Brock Lesnar versus Oba Femi. This has been largely driven by this match, despite some promising storylines. The addition of YouTube streamer iShowSpeed to this year's event was seen as a ploy to draw his followers. The match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton could deliver, but the beats of this match are a retread of Cody's drama with Cena last year. Pat McAfee's return to WWE has been criticized as being out of character and his involvement with Orton's heel turn makes it feel like one big joke. WWE's deal with ESPN has increased interest in WWE programming, with the move to put all PLEs on streaming.
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