WrestleMania 41: Dates, time and everything to know about epic event
WrestleMania 41: Dates, time and everything to know about epic event
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John Cena, Cody Rhodes headline Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas
Jordan Mendoza breaks down all the exciting matches to expect from Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas.
If you thought WrestleMania XL was big, just wait until you see what's waiting for fans in Vegas this year. The tension in the air is ripe with anticipation as fans eagerly await the matchup between undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes and John Cena.
This was supposed to be an endearing match between two of WWE's most beloved heroes, but after Cena's heel turn, joining forces with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Cena's charming demeanor turned to dust as he donned an unforgivable persona.
Of course, that's not the only match that is going to rock screens this weekend. We'll also be graced with unforgettable fights like Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, which will headline the first night of competition. Here's everything to know about WrestleMania 41.
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What days is WrestleMania 41 happening?
WrestleMania 41 is happening at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on both Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20.
The two-day event will start at 7 p.m. ET each night.
Full match schedule
Night 1
Triple-threat match (main event): Seth Rollins v. Roman Reigns v. CM Punk
Seth Rollins v. Roman Reigns v. CM Punk World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) v. Jey Uso
Gunther (c) v. Jey Uso WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) v. Charlotte Flair
Tiffany Stratton (c) v. Charlotte Flair World Tag Team Championship: War Raiders – Erik and Ivar (c) v. The New Day – Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods
War Raiders – Erik and Ivar (c) v. The New Day – Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods United States Championship: LA Knight (c) v. Jacob Fatu
LA Knight (c) v. Jacob Fatu Rey Mysterio v. El Grande Americano
Jade Cargill v. Naomi
Night 2
Undisputed WWE Championship (main event): Cody Rhodes (c) v. John Cena
Cody Rhodes (c) v. John Cena WWE Women's World Championship: Iyo Sky (c) v. Rhea Ripley v. Bianca Belair
Iyo Sky (c) v. Rhea Ripley v. Bianca Belair Women's Tag Team Championship: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) v. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) v. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker (c) v. Dominik Mysterio v. Penta v. Finn Bálor
Bron Breakker (c) v. Dominik Mysterio v. Penta v. Finn Bálor Damian Priest v. Drew McIntyre
AJ Styles v. Logan Paul
How to watch WrestleMania 41
WrestleMania 41 will be available to stream on Peacock in the United States or on Netflix internationally.
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