AI Predicts the WrestleMania 42 Card: Which WWE Superstars Will Main Event in New Orleans?
With the sweat on the canvas still fresh following a wildly entertaining WrestleMania weekend, the path to WrestleMania 42 in New Orleans is little more than a dirt road at this point.
Still, it's never too early to speculate as to which matches will highlight the biggest professional wrestling spectacle of 2026, slated to take place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on April 11-12. And we've enlisted the help of ChatGPT, a popular large language model chatbot from OpenAI, to get out its virtual crystal ball and project which matches will appear on the WM42 card.
Literally everything in the WWE universe is subject to change on an almost nightly basis – so we'll be revisiting these projections every few months to make sure they're as reflective of the current federation landscape as possible. In the meantime, enjoy Version 1.0!
🔮 WrestleMania 42 projected matches
Here are ChatGPT's projected matchups for WrestleMania 42 next April 11 and 12 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
🤜 🤛 Night 1 (April 11, 2026)
| Match type | Matchup |
|---|---|
| World Heavyweight Championship (Main Event) | Gunther (c) vs. LA Knight |
| Raw Women’s Championship | Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair |
| Singles match | Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa |
| Tag Team match | Joe Hendry & The Miz vs. Pretty Deadly |
| Ladder Match – Unified Tag Titles | The Judgment Day (c) vs. DIY vs. Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy vs. New Catch Republic |
| United States Championship | Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. Bron Breakker |
| Singles match | Drew McIntyre vs. Dominik Mysterio |
🤼♂️ 🏆 Night 2 (April 12, 2026)
| Match type | Matchup |
|---|---|
| Undisputed WWE Championship (Main Event) | CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns |
| Women’s World Championship | Jade Cargill (c) vs. Becky Lynch |
| Women’s Intercontinental Championship | Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton |
| Women’s United States Championship | Chelsea Green (c) vs. Zoey Stark vs. Michin vs. Roxanne Perez |
| Intercontinental Championship | Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Sheamus |
| Singles match | Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton |
| Celebrity singles match | Logan Paul vs. Bad Bunny |
| Singles match | Jey Uso vs. Finn Bálor |
🎟️ WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Match Card
🏆 World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) vs. LA Knight
Gunther enters WrestleMania 42 as the longest-reigning World Heavyweight Champion since the title’s reintroduction. LA Knight rides an Elimination Chamber victory and enormous crowd support into his first world title match. It’s stoic dominance vs. undeniable charisma - and a test of whether the “YEAH!” movement is more than a catchphrase.
🏆 Raw Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
They’ve danced before - but never like this. Rhea is now the established, respected champion. Charlotte, stymied by Tiffany Stratton a year earlier, wants another reign and doesn’t care who stands in the way. This clash flips their dynamic and could headline Night 1 on pure prestige alone.
🔥 Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa
After losing the Undisputed Championship in 2025, Cody finds his path back to the title blocked by Solo, who’s fully embraced his role as the enforcer of whatever’s left of The Bloodline. With no gold on the line, this is about vengeance, reputation, and the soul of WWE.
🎤 Joe Hendry & The Miz vs. Pretty Deadly
WWE leans all the way into personality here. Hendry’s musical antics and viral charisma clash (and sometimes align) with The Miz’s endless self-promotion. Pretty Deadly, as always, brings the fabulous nonsense. Expect theatrics, catchphrases, and a crowd that eats it up.
🪜 Ladder Match – Unified Tag Team Championships
Six teams, one set of titles, zero regard for safety. Judgment Day defends against DIY, Street Profits, Alpha Academy, New Catch Republic, and Hendry & Miz (in their second night of chaos). This delivers the yearly dose of ladder-fueled mayhem with major title implications.
🏆 United States Championship: Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. Bron Breakker
Former NXT champions square off for main-roster gold. Hayes thrives as a cocky, spotlight-hungry champion, while Breakker wants to prove he’s more than hype. It’s strength vs. smoothness, and one is walking out with their first WrestleMania singles win.
⚔️ Drew McIntyre vs. Dominik Mysterio
Perpetually frustrated by being overlooked while others “inherit” main event spots, Drew sets his sights on the most punchable path back to relevance: Dominik Mysterio. Dom, now fully leaning into his smarmy heel persona, tries to dodge the match for weeks before finally being cornered. Expect Drew to make quick work of him - but not before Dominik lands a few cheap shots and nuclear-level boos.
🎟️ WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Match Card
🏆 Undisputed WWE Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
A decade-long dream match becomes reality. Punk finally sits atop WWE with the company’s biggest prize - and Roman returns to remind him whose empire he’s standing on. The promos alone could main event any show, but here, we get a full-circle battle for legacy and dominance.
🏆 Women’s World Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Becky Lynch
Jade’s run of dominance as champion hits its biggest roadblock: Becky Lynch, hungry for one more reign and one last WrestleMania classic. Power vs. experience, presence vs. pedigree - this is a money match with both women positioned at peak form.
🏆 Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Lyra Valkyria (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton
Lyra shocked many by capturing the inaugural IC title. Tiffany Stratton, who believes the title was created for her, steps in to reclaim the spotlight. It’s finesse, friction, and a potential show-stealer for the new generation of the women’s division.
🏆 Women’s United States Championship: Chelsea Green (c) vs. Zoey Stark vs. Michin vs. Roxanne Perez
Chelsea talks a big game - and backs it up with the occasional cheap win. But in a chaotic Fatal 4-Way, she’s up against three wildly different challengers, each hungry to make their mark. Someone’s WrestleMania moment is happening here.
🏆 Intercontinental Championship: Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Sheamus
The IC title’s most violent defender vs. its most passionate pursuer. Sheamus still hasn’t won the one belt that’s eluded him. Dragunov won’t give up the fight - literally. Expect brutal storytelling and one of the hardest-hitting matches of the weekend.
⚔️ Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton
Two future Hall of Famers meet with no title, no alliances - just pride. Rollins seeks to reclaim relevance after an injury layoff. Orton wants to prove that when it comes to WrestleMania, he’s still the standard.
🎤 Logan Paul vs. Bad Bunny
What started as podcast trash talk turns into a full-blown celebrity match. Logan Paul continues his WWE arc with the spotlight he craves. Bad Bunny comes in for revenge, rhythm, and WrestleMania clout. Expect flash, fun, and a few moments that trend globally.
🔥 Jey Uso vs. Finn Bálor
Main event Jey Uso has fully stepped out of Roman’s shadow, and Finn Bálor - bitter after Judgment Day loses the tag titles in Night 1’s ladder match - decides to drag Jey down with him. It’s a clash of former faction men trying to prove they’re more than background players. Jey’s explosive offense and Finn’s surgical cruelty give this match high in-ring potential and one of the weekend’s best reactions when Jey finally hits that Uso Splash.
🔮 Five bold WrestleMania 42 show predictions (non-match edition)
🎤 The Rock opens Night 2 with a surprise in-ring segment
Though not booked for a match, The Final Boss makes his presence known. Whether it’s a promo, a staredown with Roman, or a passing-of-the-torch tease to Solo Sikoa, Rock gets his moment - and the New Orleans crowd erupts.
🛎️ John Cena is inducted into the Hall of Fame and gets a standing ovation
With his final match behind him, Cena officially enters the Hall - and WWE gives him a short, emotional spotlight segment, likely on Night 1. Expect "You Still Got It" chants, tears, and an Attitude Adjustment tease.
📢 A Money in the Bank cash-in tease closes Night 1
Whether it’s an actual failed cash-in or just a lights-out distraction, WWE plants seeds for chaos heading into Night 2. Damian Priest, Austin Theory, or a surprise MITB holder shows up at the end of the Gunther–LA Knight match to stir speculation.
🎶 A musical performance opens the Bad Bunny vs. Logan Paul match
Bad Bunny performs part of his entrance live, possibly with special guests or Logan Paul trolling him mid-song. It’s more performance art than pro wrestling - but it’ll break social media in seconds.
📺 WWE debuts a new “WrestleMania Era” intro package during Night 2
Following in the footsteps of “Then. Now. Forever,” WWE unveils a sleek new video open or intro sequence that marks the beginning of a new creative era – symbolizing the post-Bloodline shift and the rise of the new roster core.
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