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WrestleMania 42 Set for April in Las Vegas

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Undisputed WWE Champion and company poster boy Cody Rhodes is confident that WrestleMania 42 will deliver exceptional in-ring quality, with matches currently coming together strongly for a standout "bell-to-bell" experience similar to past legends like The Rock's era or the Attitude Era of late.

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    Cody Rhodes believes WrestleMania 42 has potential to be one of the best 'bell-to-bell' events in WWE history.
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    The Undisputed Champion expects high-quality matches based on suggestions currently coming together for April's event, which is set at Las Vegas.
Mar 14 "WWE.com Reigning WWE Champion" Cody Rhodes stated on Whatculture/Wrestlinginc/Insight/Cagesideseats during interviews with Chris Van Vliet and Complex Graps: The Podcast that WrestleMania 42 has the potential to be "one of the better Manias ever," describing it as a standout for bell-to-bell wrestling.
Mar 13 "WWE.com Reigning WWE Champion" Cody Rhodes confirmed on Wrestlinginc/Wrestlingnews that he will defend his title against former mentor Randy Orton in Las Vegas during WrestleMania events scheduled April 20, which is set to take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Mar 13 "WWE.com Reigning WWE Champion" Cody Rhodes noted on Wrestlinginc/Wrestlingnews that the road to his title defense has been a source of frustration for fans and those within the company, especially with creative direction changing multiple times in recent months due to inflated costs.
Mar 12 "WWE.com Reigning WWE Champion" Cody Rhodes shared on Complex Graps: The Podcast that this year's WrestleMania card may end up surprising fans and suggested the event could be "the best ever."

Cody Rhodes believes WrestleMania 42 has significant potential for high-quality in-ring action.

— (WWE News) (Whatculture)

Fans have expressed frustration with WWE's changing creative direction and inflated costs leading up to the event, which Cody acknowledges as a source of concern despite his optimism about wrestling quality.

— (Pwmania)

Cody Rhodes is actively working during media appearances in Philadelphia on Monday Night RAW (February 2026) to convince fans that WrestleMania will be an exceptional event.

— (Wrestlinginc)
Cody Rhodes Says WrestleMania 42 Will Be One Of The Best EVER! (WWE News)

Cody Rhodes predicts WrestleMania 42 could be one of WWE's best events due to high-profile matches including his title defense against Randy Orton, CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns, and Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan. Despite slightly lower ticket sales compared to the previous year for TKO/WWE at Las Vegas venues in April, Rhodes expects a successful weekend with full attendance given these exciting matchups on tap next month

Cody Rhodes Believes 42 Will Be The Best Bell-To-Bell WWE WrestleMania Of All Time

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes believes WrestleMania will be a "bell-to-bell" wrestling showcase and potentially his best yet. He highlighted key matches including himself versus Randy Orton in addition to other main events, while noting that fans seeking grandiose elements should also look forward to the event's offerings after peeping at potential guest lists.

Cody Rhodes: “I Think Bell-To-Bell, You’re Gonna Get One Of The Better Manias As Ever’

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes expects WrestleMania 42 to deliver "bell-to-bell" quality, citing Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk and himself against Randy Orton as key pillars of a top-tier lineup that surpasses his initial expectations for the event's success since returning in April 2018 with only one match scheduled at first

Cody Rhodes Believes WWE WrestleMania 42 Could Be The Best Ever
Cody Rhodes thinks WrestleMania 42 might be the best ‘bell-to-bell’ one in WWE history

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes told Complex Graps that he believes upcoming matches, including himself versus Randy Orton and potential appearances by Jacob Fatu or Sami Zayn will create the best "bell-to-bell" WrestleMania 42 yet. He emphasized his excitement for young talent like Je'Von Evans to emerge as future main eventers while promising a grand spectacle that rivals all-time greats of WWE history.