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Cody Rhodes has commented on his WWE WrestleMania 42 main event status following a change of direction after last week's SmackDown episode. Rhodes addressed his position regarding the main event of the upcoming WrestleMania 42.
Rhea Ripley revealed during a live stream appearance at the Zuffa Boxing 4 event that she once wanted to get a Pepsi tattoo on her finger inspired by CM Punk, who was one of her favorite wrestlers growing up. Ripley explained that Punk's straight-edge persona and signature Pepsi tattoo made such an impression on her that she considered getting similar body art, even though she didn't drink Pepsi at the time.
WWE star Nattie has reacted to an independent wrestling star winning a championship in another promotion over the weekend. The title change occurred during the weekend's wrestling events.
Following a major title change on SmackDown, recent rumors have provided more information about WWE's revised creative plans for WrestleMania 42. The title change has reportedly led to adjustments in WWE's direction heading into next month's event.
Richard Holliday spoke about his wrestling career during a recent TMZ's Inside The Ring appearance, discussing his 2023 WWE tryout and expressing confidence that major promotions are paying attention to his work. Holliday described himself as "the hottest on the independents" and emphasized that he views Richard Holliday as a business and brand rather than just focusing on chasing a contract with one particular company. He stated his belief that companies like WWE are likely aware of what he's doing due to the attention he's generating in the wrestling industry.
Jim Cornette criticized John Laurinaitis' recent claims about running WWE's developmental system for 20 years, disputing the timeline and noting that Laurinaitis didn't take over the role from Jim Ross until 2004. Cornette also questioned Laurinaitis' ability to take on a meaningful role with World Classic Professional Big Time Wrestling, suggesting the promotion lacks the infrastructure that Laurinaitis described having access to.
Pat McAfee revealed on social media that he will not be returning to WWE anytime soon. McAfee stated that "that business has kind of passed me by," casting doubt on any future WWE involvement.
According to PWInsider, WWE originally planned for Cody Rhodes to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre inside Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania 42 before pivoting to a different direction. Current expectations now point toward Rhodes facing Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42, while McIntyre is believed to be headed toward a match with Jacob Fatu. The change follows Rhodes' championship match victory over McIntyre on the March 6, 2026 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, where Rhodes retained the title after connecting with a Cody Cutter and Cross Rhodes.
WWE's Stephanie Vaquer promised to "keep fighting" in a post on International Women's Day. The post referenced her past struggles with domestic violence.
WWE star Oba Femi has pitched a match against Brock Lesnar, who returned at this year's Royal Rumble.
Oba Femi stated in an interview with TV Insider that a match between him and Brock Lesnar "is going to happen one day soon," following their face-off during the 2026 Men's Royal Rumble where Lesnar eliminated Femi after 39 minutes. While reports indicate the rumored singles match is not officially confirmed for WrestleMania 42, WWE has announced that Lesnar will hold an open challenge at the event with his opponent still unidentified.
Cody Rhodes faced significant backlash from fans after tweeting about main eventing his fourth consecutive WrestleMania, following his controversial WWE Championship win over Drew McIntyre on the March 6 episode of SmackDown. Fans criticized Rhodes on social media, with many arguing that McIntyre deserved the championship and WrestleMania main event spot instead. The March 6 SmackDown episode received a 1.91/10 rating on Cagematch, the lowest score for any WWE show in 2026, largely due to fan frustration over Rhodes' title win.