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Alberto Del Rio/El Patron is looking to continue his wrestling career after settling for his freedom from domestic violence charges. The former WWE star has resolved his latest legal issues and appears set to return to wrestling.
Roman Reigns told Michael Cole in an interview that if he loses to CM Punk at WWE WrestleMania 42, his work in WWE is "done."
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair praised Roman Reigns' interview on ESPN's First Take, calling it "the greatest interview I have ever seen of any athlete in any sport and any generation." The interview took place ahead of WrestleMania.
An unadvertised tag team match featuring R-Truth and Damian Priest versus Kofi Kingston and Grayson Waller is expected to take place on the April 17 WWE SmackDown. According to Bodyslam.net sources, the match is planned as a surprise addition to the WrestleMania 42 go-home show lineup, even though WWE has not publicly promoted the bout.
WWE has continued to tease an appearance from ESPN host Stephen A. Smith as various stars appeared on ESPN promoting WrestleMania over the week.
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 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 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 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 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 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.