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2 days ago
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WWE Announces New Location for 'WrestleMania 42'
WWE Announces New Location for 'WrestleMania 42' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The new location for "WWE WrestleMania 42" has been announced. During the "Money in the Bank 2025" PLE, a video package played of WWE chief content officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque. During the video, Levesque confirmed that "WrestleMania" is returning to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Advertisement Speculation ran rampant about the new "WrestleMania 42" location after WWE decided to put New Orleans aside for the time being. Soon, it would be reported that WWE was working through some hurdles in order to return to Las Vegas for the two-night special. "WrestleMania 42" will take place April 18-19, 2026. In the announcement video, Levesque asked if fans were ready to "double down." WWE held "WrestleMania 41" in Las Vegas. It's been reported that WWE was offered more money to host its biggest event of the year in "Sin City" once again. It was also said that the company didn't want to stray away from where its convention and other pre-show events were held during the 2025 "WrestleMania." Advertisement While "WrestleMania 41 Sunday" was headlined by John Cena, things will be quite different in 2026, as Cena will retire before WWE returns to "Sin City." One man who figures to be a focal point of "The Grandest Stage of Them All" in 2026 is Cody Rhodes, who will likely have a rematch with Cena at some point. Many expect the two to collide again at "SummerSlam." Over on the female side, Rhea Ripley will also likely have a key role at "The Showcase of the Immortals." Related: 'WWE Money in the Bank 2025' Live Stream and Results: New Match Added This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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WWE Money in the Bank big takeaways: R-Truth's release 'all part of the show,' says Triple H
John Cena's retirement tour saw another unexpected swerve with Ron Killings — aka R-Truth — returning at the conclusion of a wild WWE Money in the Bank 2025 event on Saturday night from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The show provided plenty of twists, with a new Women's Intercontinental Champion, two new contenders with the Money in the Bank briefcase, and Jacob Fatu yet again stealing the spotlight. Advertisement As we unpack all that went down, here are our biggest takeaways from WWE Money in the Bank 2025 as we march toward SummerSlam. 1. R-Truth Out, Ron Killings In John Cena's final run is certainly unlike anything we've seen before. It felt like his matches with Randy Orton and R-Truth were his odes to the past before he moved on to the current day and the future of WWE on his way out. His tag-team match with Logan Paul against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso on Saturday provided the right level of chaos, and his breakdown with Paul was perfectly played. Cena used the title as a weapon once again and was on his way to another win over Rhodes before Ron Killings made his unexpected return, just days after his reported release. Advertisement Whether this was the plan the entire time or something that was a reaction to the fans, it's fascinating to see where we go from here, though WWE Chief Creative Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque claimed Killings' release was "all part of the show" in his post-event press conference. Regardless, it's clear for now that WWE is doing its best to keep Rhodes and Cena on the back burner. 2. Naomi's Next Step With a blend of former champions and rising up-and-coming stars involved in the Women's Money in the Bank match, Naomi had the most to gain from pulling down the briefcase. She had a standout performance at WrestleMania 41 and seemed well-positioned for a main-event spot, but it's never a guarantee to get to the top of the mountain. Advertisement Once at risk of getting lost in the shuffle, Noami has now secured herself a title shot and rightfully been rewarded for her work over the past year, both individually and elevating other talent. She legitimately has a chance to be the top heel in WWE as she rises to the top of the card. 3. Big Time Becky Is Back Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkryia have incredible chemistry, and this rivalry feels like it has legs to get us through SummerSlam. For the feud to get there, Lynch was eventually going to have to take the belt — and Money in the Bank felt like the perfect time to pull the trigger. Lynch is doing some of her best work in this rivalry, both in the ring and throughout their interactions. Her winning the belt with a hold of the tights, then demanding Valkyria celebrate her around the ring until she'd had enough, was incredibly executed. With Evolution 2 slated for July 13 and this feud far and away the best in the women's division, don't be surprised if Lynch-Lyra 3 heads toward the main event. 4. Jacob Fatu Rockets Up the Roster Jacob Fatu's turn on Solo Sikoa was only a matter of time, with the final seeds being planted just one night ago on Friday's "WWE Smackdown." When he hit the ring to help take out Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, his turn on Sikoa was a brutal swerve to cost Sikoa the Money in the Bank briefcase and set himself down his own path. Advertisement Sikoa was predominantly involved in the main-event scene as Roman Reigns' top aide, and he seemed destined to eventually find his way to the top as the leader of the new Bloodline. He just never quite made the strides to stand on his own, and now it looks like Fatu may just leapfrog him as his stock only continues to rise. 5. The Safe Choice Was Seth Rollins WWE could have gone plenty of different directions with the Men's Money in the Bank winner. LA Knight and Solo Sikoa have been on the cusp of respective main title runs for the past few years. El Grande Americano was perhaps a dark horse alongside Penta. Meanwhile, an established star like Seth Rollins felt like an easy way out — which is where WWE landed. Where Rollins plugs in is intriguing. Monday night's "WWE Raw" provides an opportunity for him to cash in on Jey Uso, when the World Heavyweight Champion takes on Gunther once again. Regardless of where he cashes in, though, it feels like only a matter of time before Rollins is champion again.
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2 days ago
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WrestleMania 42 will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18-19, WWE announces
WWE will hold its WrestleMania event in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Rich Wade/WWE via Getty Images) WrestleMania 42 will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18-19, 2026, WWE announced on Saturday. The promotion's showcase event will return to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year, chief content officer Paul Levesque confirmed during the "Money in the Bank" broadcast. This will be the second time that WWE will present WrestleMania at the same venue for two straight years. WrestleMania IV and WrestleMania V were both held at the Atlantic City Convention Hall in New Jersey in 1988 and 1989. "In my experience, anything worth doing is worth doing twice," Levesque said in a pre-recorded video. "So I've got just one question for you. Are you ready to double down?" In addition to WrestleMania 42, Las Vegas will host several other WWE events during the weekend of April 18-19, including "SmackDown," the Hall of Fame ceremony, "NXT Stand and Deliver" and "Raw After WrestleMania" at nearby T-Mobile Arena. Advertisement WWE's signature event was originally scheduled to be held in New Orleans on April 11-12, 2026. WrestleMania 42 will reportedly be moved back a week due to a scheduling conflict with a concert event at Allegiant Stadium. The reason for taking the event out of New Orleans was not reported, though there have been rumblings that WWE management believes more money is to be made in Las Vegas after drawing 117,380 fans across both nights of WrestleMania 41 this year. Additionally, WWE received $4.24 million in tax breaks from the city, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. New Orleans has reportedly been promised a future WrestleMania by WWE, in addition to a "Money in the Bank" next year. The city has hosted a WrestleMania previously in 2018 and drew 78,240 fans to the Caesars Superdome. Before Las Vegas was confirmed, other cities that were rumored for possible new locations were London and Saudi Arabia.
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2 days ago
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WrestleMania 42 will be at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on April 18-19, WWE announces
WWE will hold its WrestleMania event in Las Vegas for the second consecutive year. (Photo by Rich Wade/WWE via Getty Images) WrestleMania 42 will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, WWE announced on Saturday. The promotion's showcase event will return to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year, chief content officer Paul Levesque confirmed during the "Money in the Bank" broadcast. This will be the second time that WWE will present WrestleMania at the same venue for two straight years. WrestleMania IV and WrestleMania V were both held at the Atlantic City Convention Hall in New Jersey in 1988 and 1989. Advertisement WrestleMania 42 will be on April 18-19, 2026 with several WWE events also scheduled for that weekend in Las Vegas, including "SmackDown," the Hall of Fame ceremony, "NXT Stand and Deliver" and "Raw After WrestleMania" at nearby T-Mobile Arena. WWE's signature event was originally scheduled to be held in New Orleans on April 11-12, 2026. WrestleMania 42 will reportedly be moved back a week due to a scheduling conflict with a concert event at Allegiant Stadium. The reason for taking the event out of New Orleans was not reported, though there have been rumblings that WWE management believes more money is to be made in Las Vegas after drawing 117,380 fans across both nights of WrestleMania 41 this year. Additionally, WWE received $4.24 million in tax breaks from the city, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Advertisement New Orleans has reportedly been promised a future WrestleMania by WWE, in addition to a "Money in the Bank" next year. The city has hosted a WrestleMania previously in 2018 and drew 78,240 fans to the Caesars Superdome. Before Las Vegas was confirmed, other cities that were rumored for possible new locations were London and Saudi Arabia.
Newsweek
23-05-2025
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Triple H Confirms New PLE for New Orleans After WrestleMania Relocation
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After the shocking news that WrestleMania 42 had been relocated to Las Vegas instead of New Orleans, WWE chief content officer and head of creative Triple H took to social media to announce new plans for the Big Easy. More Pro Wrestling: WWE WrestleMania 42 Relocation Confirmed: Report "I'm sure everyone saw out joint statement yesterday regarding the shift of some of the dates on the WWE calendar," Triple H said. "Today I want to announce to you the first of those. One of which we're very excited about. "Coming to New Orleans on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, will be... Money in the Bank." Big plans for @WWE and New Orleans for 2026 and beyond… — Triple H (@TripleH) May 23, 2025 "Money in the Bank is one of our biggest events of the year with high stakes, amazing drama, and the chance of a lifetime for two WWE Superstars to walk away with the coveted Money in the Bank briefcase. We can't wait, and we look forward to seeing you there." US business executive and former pro-wrestler Paul Levesque aka Triple H, attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. US business executive and former pro-wrestler Paul Levesque aka Triple H, attends Netflix's "WWE Monday Night RAW" premiere at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on January 6, 2025. Michael Tran / AFP/Getty Images Triple H went on to promise that WrestleMania will eventually find its way to New Orleans in the near future. "Stay tuned for more details on a WrestleMania coming to New Orleans which will be announced at a later date." More Pro Wrestling: 'I Can't Turn My Head' - Top WWE Star Battling Injury Former WWE Talent Comes Out Of Retirement For One Night For more WWE and professional wrestling news, head on over to Newsweek Sports. This story is currently being updated...
