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WWE Continues To Tease Appearance From ESPN's Stephen A. Smith
WWE has continued to tease an appearance from ESPN host Stephen A. Smith as various stars appeared on ESPN promoting WrestleMania over the week.

WrestleMania 42 Stage Revealed In New Video Showing Fully Lit Setup Inside Allegiant Stadium
New video from inside Allegiant Stadium has revealed the fully lit WrestleMania 42 stage setup, showing a bold design featuring two giant pillar-style titantrons positioned on both sides of the stage with huge LED boards displaying WrestleMania branding. The footage, shared by Chris Danger and other influencers, also shows a long entrance ramp extending deep into the stadium floor and reveals WWE's official theme song for the event is "Back in the Saddle" by Aerosmith and Yungblud.

AJ Lee Shares Thoughts On Paige Potentially Returning To WWE
AJ Lee commented on the possibility of Paige (also known as Saraya) returning to WWE. She shared her thoughts on whether she would like to see Paige make a comeback to the company similar to her own return.

Cody Rhodes Blasts Pat McAfee Reveal As “Most Disappointing” In Wrestling History
Cody Rhodes criticized Pat McAfee's involvement in his WrestleMania storyline with Randy Orton, calling McAfee's reveal as the person Orton was speaking to on the phone "the most disappointing reveal in the history of pro wrestling." Rhodes compared the reveal unfavorably to The Gobbledy Gooker, indicating he views McAfee's inclusion as an unwanted distraction from his main event match.

Cody Rhodes Calls Randy Orton’s Current Persona “Fake” Ahead of WrestleMania Match
Cody Rhodes called Randy Orton's current persona "fake" during a conversation with Joe Tessitore, stating that Orton "will do anything" to reach his 15th championship ahead of their WrestleMania 42 match. Rhodes referenced feeling the physical damage from Orton's recent attacks, including steps and a chair to his head, and said there's no way to reconcile their past friendship with recent events. The comments add intensity to their upcoming WrestleMania showdown in Las Vegas.

Roman Reigns Says He ‘Doesn’t Belong In WWE Anymore’ If He Loses To CM Punk At WrestleMania 42
Roman Reigns has stated that he "doesn't belong in WWE anymore" if he loses to CM Punk at WrestleMania 42. The statement represents an emphatic declaration from Reigns regarding the potential outcome of the match.

WWE's Triple H Says Intensity Between CM Punk And Roman Reigns Doesn't Stop Backstage
WWE's Triple H told Joe Tessitore in an interview that the intensity between CM Punk and Roman Reigns continues even when they go backstage. According to Triple H, the tension between the two wrestlers doesn't end when cameras stop rolling.

WWE Exec Nick Khan Comments On Possible Ramifications Of Middle East Conflict
WWE President Nick Khan addressed the possible ramifications of the Middle East conflict on the company.

Roman Reigns Says He Doesn’t Belong in WWE If He Loses to CM Punk at WrestleMania
Roman Reigns stated in an interview with Michael Cole that if he loses to CM Punk at WrestleMania, he doesn't belong in WWE anymore and his work would be done. Reigns said a victory would bring WWE back to relevancy and reset the standard he previously established during his dominant run. The comments add significant stakes to the already heated rivalry between Reigns and CM Punk heading into their WrestleMania match.

Nikki Bella Hints at Still Competing at WrestleMania 42 Despite Injury and Backup Plans
Nikki Bella says she's still planning to compete at WrestleMania 42 despite her injury, stating on The Nikki & Brie Show that she's continuing to manage the injury and doing everything possible to be ready. According to BodySlam.net, WWE officials remain optimistic she'll be cleared in time, with Bella scheduled for a medical evaluation prior to SmackDown that will determine her WrestleMania status. Reports indicate WWE has backup plans in place, including potential involvement from Paige, though Bella's comments suggest she's not ready to give up her spot.

WWE Pulls Title Match from April 17 SmackDown
WWE has removed the previously scheduled Women's United States Championship match between Giulia and Tiffany Stratton from the April 17 SmackDown. Instead, Stratton will face Jordynne Grace in a number one contender's match, with the winner earning a future shot at Giulia's Women's United States Championship.