Update on possible WWE WrestleMania 41 replacement for Rey Mysterio

Update (Saturday afternoon): Michael Cole noted on today’s pre-show that Mysterio is a “game time decision” for tonight’s show.

Rey Mysterio may need to be replaced at WrestleMania after he appeared to suffer an injury on Friday.

Mysterio was teaming with Dragon Lee and Rey Fenix against American Made on SmackDown but spent the final minutes of the match being checked on by WWE medical personnel on the ringside floor. He was later seen hopping on one foot before being helped to the back.

Our own Bryan Alvarez has provided an update on the stiuation to his subscribers on X, writing that Mysterio could be replaced by Dragon Lee in his scheduled match against Chad Gable (as Grande Americano) at night one of WrestleMania.

Alvarez wrote:

“I am told still no word on Rey Mysterio, but Dragon Lee is the likely replacement if he can’t wrestle. They could do Fenix, but my presumption is el Grande needs to win the first match and they probably wouldn’t want to beat Fenix so early.”

WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Press Conference Live Stream: How to watch

WrestleMania, WWE’s flagship event, is set to take place over two nights, with Night 1 taking place tonight (Saturday, April 19, 2025) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Following the main card, a post-show press conference will provide reactions from top WWE superstars and the likes of Triple H. Here’s how viewers across different regions can watch the press conference live.

How to Watch the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Press Conference Live

United States

In the U.S., the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 press conference will stream exclusively on Peacock. The press conference is scheduled to begin shortly after the conclusion of Night 1, which is expected around 11:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) . Peacock offers two subscription tiers: Premium at $7.99 per month and Premium Plus at $11.99 per month.

United Kingdom

UK viewers can watch the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 press conference live on Netflix, following WWE’s new streaming partnership that commenced in January 2025 . The press conference is expected to start at 4:00 AM BST on Sunday, April 20.

Europe

In most European countries, the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 press conference will be available live on Netflix. For example, in Central European Summer Time (CEST) zones, the press conference is expected to start at 5:00 AM on Sunday, April 20 .

Japan

Japanese viewers can watch the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 press conference live on Netflix. The press conference is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM JST on Sunday, April 20.

Other Territories

For countries not specifically mentioned, the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 press conference will generally be available on Netflix. However, in regions where WWE has existing broadcasting contracts, the event may still air on the WWE Network or local providers. Please check with your local broadcaster or Netflix availability to confirm.

WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Press Conference Start Time: EST, PST, BST and More

WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is set to take place tonight from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (Saturday, April 19, 2025). Following the main card, WWE will be hosting a post-show press conference featuring Triple H and top superstars, providing fans with insights and reactions from the show. Here is everything you need to know about the start time of the post show press conference.

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Global Start Times for the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Press Conference

The press conference is scheduled to begin shortly after the conclusion of Night 1, which is expected around 11:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Here are the corresponding start times across various time zones:​

  • Eastern Time (ET): 11:00 PM
  • Central Time (CT): 10:00 PM
  • Mountain Time (MT): 9:00 PM
  • Pacific Time (PT): 8:00 PM
  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:00 AM (Sunday, April 20)
  • British Summer Time (BST): 4:00 AM (Sunday, April 20)
  • Central European Summer Time (CEST): 5:00 AM (Sunday, April 20)
  • India Standard Time (IST): 8:30 AM (Sunday, April 20)
  • Japan Standard Time (JST): 12:00 PM (Sunday, April 20)
  • Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 1:00 PM (Sunday, April 20)​

What to Expect

The press conference will feature WWE executives and top superstars discussing the outcomes of Night 1 matches, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and answering questions from the media.

The personalities that will be part of the press conference will be confirmed towards the end of Night 1, with it likely to be Superstars that have won their respective matches during the card.

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WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Saturday Predicted Match Order Tonight

WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is set to take place tonight from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. With a stacked card featuring championship bouts and some very personal rivalries, fans are eager to see how the evening unfolds. Based on official announcements and storyline developments, here’s our predicted match order for the night.

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What’s the match order for WrestleMania Night 1?

Here is how we see the night going:

1. World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso

Kicking off the event, we can see Royal Rumble winner Jey Uso challenging Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship.

2. Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano

A battle of lucha “legends” will likely follow, with Rey Mysterio facing the enigmatic El Grande Americano. Despite rumors of a leg injury, Mysterio is expected to compete.

3. World Tag Team Championships: The War Raiders (c) vs. New Day

The War Raiders will probably defend their titles against a rejuvenated New Day next.

4. Jade Cargill vs. Naomi

Jade Cargill and Naomi will probably square off in a highly anticipated singles match following the tag title match, with Cargill looking to get revenge on the woman who put her out of action.

5. United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu

LA Knight will then probably put his title on the line against the formidable Jacob Fatu.

6. WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair

In a marquee women’s match, champion Tiffany Stratton will probably defend against Charlotte Flair in the penultimate match of the night. Current betting odds slightly favor Stratton, but Flair’s experience could tip the scales.

7. Main Event: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins

The night will culminate with a triple-threat match featuring Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins. This was already confirmed a few weeks ago to be CM Punk’s first ever WrestleMania main event.

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WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Saturday Predictions: CM Punk, Gunther, Jade Cargill and more

WrestleMania 41 Night 1 kicks off tonight, April 19, 2025, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. With a stacked card featuring title bouts and a major grudge match in the main event, fans are eager to see how the action unfolds. Here are our predictions for each match on the Saturday lineup:​

WrestleMania Night 1 Predictions

World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso

Gunther’s dominant reign faces the challenge of Royal Rumble winner Jey Uso. While Uso has garnered significant fan support, Gunther’s recent brutal attack on Jey’s brother, Jimmy, has further intensified the feud. Despite the momentum behind Uso, we predict Gunther will retain his title, continuing his impressive run. ​

Prediction: Gunther retains the World Heavyweight Championship.​

Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano

The mysterious El Grande Americano, suspected to be Chad Gable under the mask, squares off against the legendary Rey Mysterio. However, Mysterio’s participation is uncertain due to a reported leg injury sustained on SmackDown last night. If the match proceeds, Mysterio’s experience might give him the edge, but Americano’s recent momentum can’t be overlooked.​

Prediction: If the match occurs, El Grande Americano secures a controversial victory.​

World Tag Team Championships: The War Raiders (c) vs. The New Day

The New Day’s recent heel turn has added a new dimension to their characters, and a title win could solidify this transformation. The War Raiders have been reliable champions, but The New Day’s renewed aggression might tip the scales in their favor.

Prediction: The New Day capture the World Tag Team Championships.​

Jade Cargill vs. Naomi

Jade Cargill seeks retribution against Naomi, who was revealed as her mystery attacker. While Naomi’s recent character development has been compelling, Cargill’s dominant presence and rising star power suggest she will emerge victorious.

Prediction: Jade Cargill defeats Naomi.

United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu

LA Knight defends his title against the formidable Jacob Fatu of The Bloodline. Fatu’s impressive athleticism and lineage make him a significant threat. Despite Knight’s charisma and popularity, Fatu’s momentum might lead to a title change.

Prediction: Jacob Fatu becomes the new United States Champion

WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair

Tiffany Stratton faces her toughest challenge yet against the decorated Charlotte Flair. While Flair’s experience is unmatched, Stratton’s recent performances have impressed fans . A victory here could cement her status as a top-tier competitor.

Prediction: Tiffany Stratton retains the WWE Women’s Championship.​

Main Event: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins

In a highly anticipated triple threat match, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins clash in what promises to be a WrestleMania classic. With Paul Heyman’s allegiance uncertain, the dynamics are unpredictable. We believe that Rollins might capitalize on the chaos to secure a monumental victory.

Prediction: Seth Rollins wins the main event.​

Cody Rhodes lays out John Cena in final segment before WWE WrestleMania 41

Cody Rhodes has the storyline upper hand over John Cena going into their WWE WrestleMania 41 main event.

In the final segment of the final SmackDown before their WrestleMania 41 encounter on Sunday, Rhodes and Cena went head-to-head on the microphone, then in the ring, with the Undisputed WWE Champion standing tall at the end.

After a promo where Cena called Rhodes a “kid,” and chided him for connecting with fans, Rhodes fired back by saying that Cena had “neck like a stack of dimes,” “chicken legs,” and was “paler than Sting at Starrcade 1997.”

Cena went for an Attitude Adjustment on Rhodes, but Rhodes countered into Cross Rhodes and left his challenger laying in the last bit of storyline WWE programming ahead of this weekend’s two-night WrestleMania in Las Vegas.

Our full report from Friday’s go-home SmackDown is here.

WWE WrestleMania 41, Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20 —

Night one, Saturday, April 19, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • Main event: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Seth Rollins
  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • WWE United States Champion LA Knight defends against Jacob Fatu
  • World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) defend against The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)
  • Naomi vs. Jade Cargill
  • Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano

Night two, Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • Main event: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair & Rhea Ripley in a triple threat
  • WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker defends against Penta, Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio in a four-way
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend against Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
  • Sin City street fight: Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
  • Randy Orton open challenge

Randy Orton WWE WrestleMania 41 open challenge set

Randy Orton’s WWE WrestleMania 41 opponent will be revealed in an open challenge segment on night two of the event on Sunday, April 20.

Orton took to the ring on Friday’s SmackDown go-home show to announce that he will hold an open challenge at WrestleMania.

Insisting that he was not going to miss what will be his twentieth WrestleMania, Orton issued a blanket challenge to any wrestler in Las Vegas for WrestleMania week to step up and face him.

Orton’s originally scheduled opponent Kevin Owens had to withdraw from Mania after suffering a neck injury, leaving Orton without a match.

Potential bouts with Solo Sikoa and SmackDown GM Nick Aldis have been teased in recent weeks, but Friday’s segment did not suggest that either will face Orton on Sunday.

The updated WWE WrestleMania 41 lineup is listed below. The shows will stream on Peacock in the US and on Netflix in most of the rest of the world. The pre-shows begin at 4 p.m. Eastern on Saturday and Sunday, with the main cards on both nights beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern time.

WWE WrestleMania 41, Saturday, April 19 & Sunday, April 20 —

Night one, Saturday, April 19, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • Main event: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Seth Rollins
  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • WWE United States Champion LA Knight defends against Jacob Fatu
  • World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) defend against The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)
  • Naomi vs. Jade Cargill
  • Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano

Night two, Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • Main event: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair & Rhea Ripley in a triple threat
  • WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker defends against Penta, Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio in a four-way
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend against Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
  • Sin City street fight: Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
  • Randy Orton open challenge

WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow Live Stream: How to watch

WrestleMania 41 is set to make history as WWE’s first major event to stream live on Netflix in most international markets, marking a significant shift in how fans worldwide can experience the action. The two-night spectacle takes place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, 2025. The Night 1 Preshow kicks off at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT in the United States, and at 9 p.m. BST in the United Kingdom.

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How to Watch WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow Live

United States

In the U.S., the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow will stream exclusively on Peacock. The Preshow begins at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, followed by the main event at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. Peacock offers two subscription tiers: Premium at $7.99 per month and Premium Plus at $11.99 per month.

United Kingdom

UK viewers can watch WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow live on Netflix, following WWE’s new streaming partnership that commenced in January 2025. The Preshow starts at 9 p.m. BST, with the main event beginning at 1 a.m. BST. This move comes after the closure of the WWE Network in the UK, making Netflix the new home for WWE content. ​

Australia

Australian fans can stream the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow live on Netflix. The Preshow airs at 6 a.m. AEST on Sunday, April 20, with the main event starting at 10 a.m. AEST. Netflix’s Australian subscription plans start at AUD $7.99.

Europe

In most European countries, the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow will be available live on Netflix. For example, in Central European Time (CET) zones, the Preshow begins at 10 p.m. CET, and the main event starts at 2 a.m. CET. Subscription prices vary by country; please check your local Netflix pricing.

Japan

Japanese viewers can watch the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow live on Netflix. The Preshow starts at 5 a.m. JST on Sunday, April 20, with the main event commencing at 9 a.m. JST. Netflix Japan offers plans starting at ¥890. ​

Other Territories

For countries not specifically mentioned, the WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow will generally be available on Netflix. However, in regions where WWE has existing broadcasting contracts, the event may still air on the WWE Network or local providers. Please check with your local broadcaster or Netflix availability to confirm.

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​WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow Start Time: EST, PST, BST and More​

WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is set to take place this Saturday, April 19, 2025, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. For those that eager to catch every moment, the Night 1 preshow offers a comprehensive lead-in to the main card. Here’s a breakdown of the global start times to ensure you don’t miss a second of the action.

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Global Start Times for WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Preshow

The preshow is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) / 1:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) on Saturday, April 19. This three-hour segment will feature analysis, interviews, and potentially preliminary matches, setting the stage for the main card.

Below are the corresponding start times across various time zones:​

United States

  • Eastern Time (ET): 4:00 PM
  • Central Time (CT): 3:00 PM
  • Mountain Time (MT): 2:00 PM
  • Pacific Time (PT): 1:00 PM​

United Kingdom

  • British Summer Time (BST): 9:00 PM​

Europe

  • Central European Summer Time (CEST): 10:00 PM​

India

  • Indian Standard Time (IST): 1:30 AM (Sunday, April 20)​

Australia

  • Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 6:00 AM (Sunday, April 20)
  • Australian Central Standard Time (ACST): 5:30 AM (Sunday, April 20)
  • Australian Western Standard Time (AWST): 4:00 AM (Sunday, April 20)​

Japan

  • Japan Standard Time (JST): 5:00 AM (Sunday, April 20)​

Brazil

  • Brasília Time (BRT): 5:00 PM​

South Africa

  • South Africa Standard Time (SAST): 10:00 PM​

These times ensure fans across the globe can synchronize their schedules to catch the preshow live. The main card will follow, commencing at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.​

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WWE WrestleMania Week Schedule 2025: Events, Live Stream and More​Netflix

WWE WrestleMania 41 week is set to take place in Las Vegas from April 15 to 21, 2025, with a week-long celebration of sports entertainment culminating in the two-night spectacle at Allegiant Stadium. This year’s event marks a historic shift in broadcasting, as WWE partners with Netflix for international streaming, while U.S. viewers can tune in via Peacock.​

As well as WWE content, there will also be independent promotions heading to Las Vegas. With so many fans in town for the biggest WWE event of the year, it makes sense for these companies to run their own shows, and we’ll highlight some of those here.

WrestleMania Week Highlights

Wednesday, April 16

  • Game Changer Wrestling: WWE ID Championship Tournament – Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort
  • Knokx Pro: Wrestling Lucha Party – Downtown Las Vegas Events Center
  • Dragongate USA: The Rebirth – Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort

Thursday, April 17

  • DEFY Wrestling: Living Proof – Pearl Theater at Palms Casino Resort
  • ASÉ Wrestling: Vegas – FSW Arena
  • Stardom: American Dream 2025 in Sin City – The Veil Pavilion
  • TNA Wrestling: Unbreakable – Cox Pavilion

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Friday, April 18

  • SmackDown: Live from T-Mobile Arena at 8 p.m. ET, airing on USA Network.
  • WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony: Honoring legends like Triple H and Michelle McCool at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, streaming on Peacock at 1 a.m. ET

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Saturday, April 19

  • NXT Stand & Deliver: Featuring Oba Femi defending the NXT Championship against Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans at 1 p.m. ET, streaming on Peacock.
  • WrestleMania 41 Night 1: Main event triple threat match with Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins at 7 p.m. ET.
  • After Dark Parties: Including “WrestleMania After Dark” at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Sunday, April 20

  • WWE World: Fan convention at Las Vegas Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • WrestleMania 41 Night 2: Headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against John Cena at 7 p.m. ET.
  • The Roast of WrestleMania: Hosted by Tony Hinchcliffe at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.​

Monday, April 21

  • Monday Night Raw: Live from T-Mobile Arena at 8 p.m. ET, streaming on Peacock.​

Tuesday, April 22

  • WWE NXT: Broadcasting from Fontainebleau Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET on The CW

Randy Orton: My heart breaks for Kevin Owens

Randy Orton is heartbroken that Kevin Owens has to miss their scheduled WrestleMania match.

The two were set to face each other in a grudge match at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas this weekend, but those plans had to be canceled when Owens revealed earlier this month that he needs to undergo neck surgery and will be out of action for a significant period of time. Orton is still expected to have a match at WrestleMania, though a new opponent for him has not been named yet.

While speaking with Complex, Orton dropped any pretense of storyline issues to express how bad he feels for what Owens is going through.

“If we’re being real here, my heart breaks for Kevin,” Orton said. “I think, first and foremost, I just hate that he’s gotta go through that. Even more than a physical journey he’s gotta go on to let his body heal, it’s a mental journey too. His body’s been through it, and now he’s paying that price, like he said in the ring the other day. We all pay the price at one point or another.”

Orton, who underwent his own surgery in 2022 due to a back injury, told Complex that he’s helped set Owens up to get a second opinion.

Complex wrote:

Orton has set Owens up with a second opinion from a surgeon he worked with previously. At this stage, his advice for Owens is to make the best decision for himself and his family, and to reach out if he needs to talk.

When Orton was battling his back injury, it was feared that his career might be over. But he’s recovered now and is making sure to appreciate every second that he gets to compete in the ring. Orton signed a new five-year contract with WWE in 2024. And despite already being 45 years old, he’d like to sign another five-year deal when this contract comes up.

“I’d love to sign another five-year contract after that,” Orton said. “I know realistically there’s gonna be a day when I gotta stop. But it’s like, I don’t even think about that because I’m having so much f*cking fun right now.”

It’s believed that Orton’s match against his yet-to-be-announced opponent will take place on the card for night two of WrestleMania 41 on Sunday.

WWE confirms WrestleMania 41 Saturday and Sunday lineups

WWE has confirmed which matches will take place on which nights of the two-night WrestleMania 41 event.

Night one on Saturday, April 19 currently has seven matches set, with Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins already announced for the main event slot.

Six matches are currently slated for night two on Sunday, April 20, with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE title against John Cena already announced as the main event.

Four title matches will take place on WrestleMania Saturday, with the World Heavyweight, WWE Women’s, United States, and World Tag Team title bouts announced for night one.

Night two also has four title matches listed, with the Undisputed WWE, Women’s World, Intercontinental, and Women’s Tag titles on the line on WrestleMania Sunday.

The lineups are listed below.

WWE WrestleMania 41 —

Night one, Saturday, April 19, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • Main event: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Seth Rollins
  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • WWE United States Champion LA Knight defends against Jacob Fatu
  • World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) defend against The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)
  • Naomi vs. Jade Cargill
  • Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano

Night two, Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • Main event: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair & Rhea Ripley in a triple threat
  • WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker defends against Penta, Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio in a four-way
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend against Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
  • Sin City street fight: Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul

Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest WWE WrestleMania 41 stipulation added

A new stipulation has been added to the Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest bout set for WWE WrestleMania 41.

After a heated face-to-face segment broke down into a brawl on Friday’s SmackDown episode, WWE officially added a Sin City street fight stipulation to McIntyre vs. Priest for their WrestleMania 41 encounter.

Priest and McIntyre have a year’s worth of story building to their match, including Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract against McIntyre to win the World Heavyweight Championship at last year’s WrestleMania with an assist from CM Punk.

Priest later eliminated McIntyre from the 2025 Royal Rumble, and also slammed him on a car windshield on a recent SmackDown.

WWE also confirmed with matches will take place on which nights of the two-night WrestleMania 41 set for Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 during Friday’s episode. McIntyre vs. Priest will take place on night two on Sunday.

Our full SmackDown report is here. The current WrestleMania 41 lineup is below.

WWE WrestleMania 41 —

Night one, Saturday, April 19, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • Main event: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Seth Rollins
  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • WWE United States Champion LA Knight defends against Jacob Fatu
  • World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) defend against The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)
  • Naomi vs. Jade Cargill
  • Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano

Night two, Sunday, April 20, 7 p.m. Eastern time —

  • Main event: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair & Rhea Ripley in a triple threat
  • WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker defends against Penta, Finn Balor & Dominik Mysterio in a four-way
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend against Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
  • Sin City street fight: Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul

WWE WrestleMania 41 Women’s Tag title match set

Bayley and Lyra Valkyria are on their way to WWE WrestleMania 41.

Valkyria and Bayley won the gauntlet match on Friday’s WWE SmackDown to advance to the Women’s Tag Team Championship currently slated for night two of WresteMania on Sunday, April 20. They will challenge current champs Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez for the titles.

Both teams had a staredown in the ring on Friday’s show while posing in the sightline of the WrestleMania 41 sign hanging in the rafters.

The expected WrestleMania 41 lineup is listed below.

WWE WrestleMania 41

Night one (Saturday, April 19) —

  • Main event: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Seth Rollins
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso
  • United States Champion LA Knight defends against Jacob Fatu
  • World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders (Ivar & Erik) defend against New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)
  • Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano (Chad Gable)
  • Jade Cargill vs. Naomi

Night two (Sunday, April 20) —

  • Main event: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in a triple threat match
  • WWE Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker defends against Penta, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio in a four-way match
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend against Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
  • Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Randy Orton vs. ?

Tag Team title match official for WWE WrestleMania 41

Another new match is officially on the books for WrestleMania 41.

WWE confirmed this afternoon that The War Raiders (Ivar & Erik) will defend their World Tag Team titles against New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) at WrestleMania in Las Vegas. The match was expected to be added to the Mania card after their title bout on Raw earlier this week ended with New Day winning by disqualification. It was made official via a social media announcement from Raw general manager Adam Pearce.

During their match on Raw, Woods introduced a chair into the ring but had it wrestled away from him by Ivar. The referee then called for a DQ after Ivar struck Woods with the chair. New Day launched a post-match steel chair attack on The War Raiders until officials broke things up.

A stipulation for War Raiders vs. New Day has not been announced, but Dave Meltzer reported earlier today that it’s possible one could be added. Meltzer wrote that the bout is expected to be part of the card for night one of WrestleMania.

Ivar & Erik have been World Tag Team Champions since winning the belts from Judgment Day’s Finn Balor & JD McDonagh in December.

As things stand, the matches set for WrestleMania are expected to happen on the following nights:

Night one (Saturday, April 19) —

  • Main event: Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (w/ Paul Heyman) vs. Seth Rollins
  • WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Charlotte Flair
  • Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano (Chad Gable)
  • United States Champion LA Knight defends against Jacob Fatu
  • Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
  • World Tag Team Champions The War Raiders (Ivar & Erik) defend against New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods)
  • World Heavyweight Champion Gunther defends against Jey Uso

Night two (Sunday, April 20) —

  • Main event: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against John Cena
  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez defend against TBD (challengers will be decided in a gauntlet match on SmackDown this Friday)
  • AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul
  • Randy Orton vs. ?
  • Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Intercontinental Champion Bron Breakker defends against Penta, Finn Balor, and Dominik Mysterio in a four-way match
  • Women’s World Champion IYO SKY defends against Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in a triple threat match