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Multiple-time Tony and Grammy award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of Broadway hit "Hamilton," narrated the cold open for WWE WrestleMania 42.
John Cena served as host for WrestleMania 42 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, opening the show with a promo where he spoke about the chaos leading to this year's event and welcomed fans to WrestleMania. Cena, who wrestled his final match against GUNTHER and has retired from in-ring competition, appeared in a suit and received a rousing welcome from the crowd before pyro went off in the arena.
Steve Austin was spotted chugging beer at Fuel Bar in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend, with video surfacing on April 18, 2026 showing him drinking multiple cans while a crowd cheered him on. Reports suggest the WWE Hall of Famer is scheduled to be backstage for WrestleMania 42, though there is no official word on whether he will appear on camera.
WWE has revealed the producers, writers, and referees assigned to each major match for WrestleMania 42 Night One at Allegiant Stadium. The main event between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will be produced by Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode with Charles Robinson as referee, while other notable matches include Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan for the Women's World Championship and AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Championship. The card also features matches involving Seth Rollins vs Gunther, Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre, and a Fatal 4-Way Women's Tag Team Championship bout.
John Cena criticized surprise appearances in WWE without clear purpose during a live episode of Six Feet Under at WWE World ahead of WrestleMania 42, stating "I hate when people just show up without a reason." The comment drew attention due to Travis Scott's surprise appearance during last year's WrestleMania 41 main event involving Cena and Cody Rhodes, which received mixed reactions and didn't lead to storyline developments. Cena is set to host WrestleMania 42 this weekend, marking one of his biggest WWE appearances since announcing his retirement from in-ring competition in December.
Logan Paul called Tom Brady "washed up" when asked about the possibility of the NFL legend appearing at WrestleMania 42. Paul also referenced Brady being "beaten by a YouTuber slash wrestler in his own sport," taking a shot at Brady's involvement in flag football events. Paul is scheduled to team with IShowSpeed and Austin Theory against LA Knight and The Usos in the opening match of WrestleMania 42 Night One.
WWE President Nick Khan will appear before a Senate Subcommittee on behalf of TKO to discuss proposed reforms to the Ali Act. Khan will be representing the interests of both TKO and Zuffa Boxing during the proceedings.
Danhausen had his own custom "blimphausen" flying inside Allegiant Stadium during WrestleMania 42, creating one of the more unusual sights of the weekend. Fans inside the venue noticed the bizarre addition hovering overhead, with Danhausen managing to steal attention without even having a match on the card.
Brodie Lee Jr. won his debut match at age 14, incorporating tributes to his late father Brodie Lee and late WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt during the bout.
Josh Barnett announced Friday night after their show in Las Vegas that Bloodsport is going on indefinite hiatus. The event has been a staple of WrestleMania weekend programming.
WWE's Shawn Michaels described The Undertaker's role booking AAA as "poetic." Michaels believes there's something fitting about The Undertaker being in charge of AAA's luchadores.
Sycho Sid's son, Gunnar Eudy, called his father's WWE Hall of Fame induction "disrespectful as hell" in comments made on social media. Gunnar Eudy made the statement following the Hall of Fame induction announcement.