WWE WrestleMania 41: Match Card, Predictions And More

WrestleMania won't only be historic for taking place later in the year than any of the previous 40 WrestleManias to have come before it. It will also be the first WrestleMania in history to stream live on Netflix in most parts of the world. A huge milestone in the relationship between WWE and Netflix. That doesn't apply to those of you who will be watching the PLE in the US, though. Peacock still has WWE PLE streaming rights in the US so that's where you'll need to tune in to watch live. Most other parts of the world can watch along on Netflix.

Where Is WrestleMania 41 Taking Place?

WrestleMania host cities are a big deal. Such a big deal that we know where WrestleMania 42 will take place before WrestleMania 41 has even happened. The Rock announced WWE's biggest show of the year will return to New Orleans next year. However, this year, it's Las Vegas's turn to host WrestleMania. Emanating from Allegiant Stadium which has a capacity of 65,000, this will shockingly be just the second time Vegas has ever hosted WrestleMania, and the first time since WrestleMania 9. Two-day combo tickets for WrestleMania 41 are still available, but it looks like you'll need to part with at least $1,000 if you want to be in attendance both nights.

Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena For The WWE Championship

Prediction: John Cena Breaks Ric Flair's Record

The heel turn 20 years in the making finally happened. After missing his chance at Royal Rumble, John Cena booked his spot at WrestleMania by winning the men's Elimination Chamber. When embracing Cody Rhodes after the match, who had just refused an offer for his soul from The Rock, Cena clocked a signal from The Final Boss and turned on Rhodes, dropping the WWE Champion.

The signs were there all along. Fans were taken aback when an angry Cena said him in the main event of WrestleMania is what's "best for business" after his Rumble loss. With time ticking away on his career, Cena is desperate to break that World Title record before it's too late. That's why he has decided to align himself with an old enemy to help make it happen, and it will when he beats Rhodes at WrestleMania.

Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair For The WWE Women's Championship

Prediction: Tiffany Stratton Stops The Inevitable

Charlotte Flair returned to WWE after a year away recovering from injuries during this year's women's Royal Rumble match. In typical Flair fashion, it took her a matter of minutes to reinsert herself into the title scene, winning the Rumble and booking her spot at WrestleMania. After weighing up her options, Flair decided the champion she wants to chase on The Grandest Stage Of Them All is WWE Women's Champion, Tiffany Stratton.

Stratton's rise in WWE has been so meteoric, her whole run has basically taken place while Flair was away recovering from an injury. There's a strong chance The Queen stops that rise in its tracks at WrestleMania and picks up her 15th World Title in the process. I don't think that's how this plays out, though. WWE has the chance to give Stratton a truly meaningful and historic win here, and I think it should take it.

Iyo Sky vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley For The Women's World Championship

Prediction: Bianca Belair Returns To Singles Glory

Since Flair has picked Stratton, an Elimination Chamber match was needed to decide who will challenge for the Women's World Title at WrestleMania. This really was anyone's match for the taking, and despite having to watch her two best friends fight while trapped in her pod, Bianca Belair pushed her emotion down long enough to outlast the competition and win at Elimination Chamber.

When Belair won the Chamber match, her WrestleMania opponent was Rhea Ripley. That quickly changed when Iyo Sky beat Ripley for the World Title. Even then, who exactly will be a part of this match remained up in the air, and with less than two weeks to go, it was finally confirmed that all three women will be involved. My prediction for this one has remained the same throughout, though - Belair wins.

Gunther vs. Jey Uso For The World Heavyweight Championship

Prediction: Jey Uso Finally Gets What He Deserves

WWE proved via this year's men's Royal Rumble that despite leaks and social media, it's still capable of pulling off big surprises. It also demonstrated that Jey Uso doesn't need to be involved with The Bloodline to be considered a main event player. Uso has opted to face World Champion Gunther at WrestleMania after winning the men's Royal Rumble, and he's in for the fight of his life.

That was made evident when The Ring General decided to add some much-needed spice to this feud. Fans weren't really feeling this being a World Title match at WrestleMania, so Gunther took Jimmy Uso and beat him bloody, and I mean bloody. Not only a great way to make fans care about this match, but the perfect way to make them hate Gunther so they're happy when Jey beats him at WrestleMania.

Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins

Prediction: CM Punk Cashes In His Favor

Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins all envisioned themselves challenging for World Titles at WrestleMania 41. However, since they've repeatedly been getting in one another's way, it eventually became abundantly clear to everyone involved that the best course of action is for them to seize the chance to beat the tar out of each other on The Grandest Stage Of Them All.

All three men have done a fantastic job of building to this match, whether it be in a chaotic three-way pull apart brawl, or a contract signing that wound up being far more civilized than anyone could have expected. As for how this match will unfold, Punk keeps referring to that favor he's owed. I'm not sure what it is, but it will be cashed in during this match, and it will lead to him picking up the win.

AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul

Prediction: Logan Paul Needs A Win, Unfortunately

Logan Paul is a talented pro wrestler. No matter what you think of him, that's hard to deny. However, he really needs to be in the ring with someone who is can accentuate his talents, and there is no one better at doing that than AJ Styles. The Phenomenal One has had fantastic matches with people far less talented between the ropes than Paul, and as much as it pains me to say it, this has the potential to be something special.

The potential winner of this match might pain me even more. Paul has competed in six matches since WrestleMania 40, winning just one of them. I fear that poor win/loss record will make WWE think he needs to win this one. The fan inside me hoping Styles uses this as a launching pad to face Cena one last time really hopes I'm wrong, though.

Bron Breakker vs. Dominik Mysterio vs. Penta vs. Finn Balor For The Intercontinental Championship

Prediction: Mysterio For The Upset

Bron Breakker has been a heck of an Intercontinental Champion so far, and during his run he has picked up wins against every other participant in this match. The odds will be stacked against the second-generation star on The Grandest Stage of Them All though, as three of his most recent title challengers will be given a second chance all at the same time.

Surprisingly, this will be the first time the IC Title has been defended in a four-way match at WrestleMania. It's also a rare example of a big-time match with this many people in it where I'd be happy regardless of who wins. Breakker's dominance continuing sounds good, the start of a new era for Balor does too, Penta getting a win at his first WrestleMania would be cool, and Mysterio with singles gold sounds appealing as well. If I had to choose one, I think Dirty Dom steals a win somehow.

Jade Cargill vs. Naomi

Prediction: Cargill Wins, But I Want To See Emotion

Jade Cargill was AWOL from WWE for a few months at the end of 2024 and into 2025 after being attacked by a mystery assailant. That attacker's identity remained a mystery until Cargill healed up enough to return, revealing it to be Naomi by beating her so bad that she wasn't able to compete in an Elimination Chamber match that hadn't even started yet.

The two proceeded to clash on a weekly basis until Nick Aldis had enough and confirmed they will need to try and settle their differences in the ring at WrestleMania. The result of this one seems obvious, it being a Cargill win. My hope is that she can show a different side of herself in the process. This can't just be a match where she and Naomi go through the motions. There needs to be emotion and a story told, and if Cargill can do that, she'll win over a lot of fans.

LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu For The United States Championship

Prediction: Jacob Fatu Becomes US Champion

Jacob Fatu is the hottest up and coming star in WWE today. For a while, it felt as if WWE was teasing an inter-Bloodline showdown between Fatu and Solo Sikoa at WrestleMania. Clearly, we're not ready for that yet. Instead, Fatu will have the opportunity to become a singles champion in WWE for the first time when he faces LA Knight for the US Title.

There were rumblings that this match might be a triple threat. However, Fatu's win over Braun Strowman to book his spot opposite Knight was a definitive one. His victory at WrestleMania itself needs to be a definitive one too. Have Fatu win, and then because he has gold and Sikoa doesn't, the friction between them post-Mania can continue.

Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano

Prediction: Mysterio Reveals Americano's True Identity

The lucha mask is a sacred symbol to many in professional wrestling. That's why Rey Mysterio hasn't taken too kindly to Cha... sorry, El Grande Americano donning a lucha mask without earning the right to wear one. Ameircano has been making life hard for Raw's luchadors ever since he debuted in WWE, and Mysterio will attempt to make him pay for that at WrestleMania.

Okay, I know I joked before, but the man under the Americano mask is Chad Gable. He took some time off and now he's back after having claimed to have learned the secrets of lucha wrestling. Mysterio will show Gable he has still got a lot to learn at WrestleMania, unmasking him at the end to confound his embarrassment.

Canceled: Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens

This Match Is No Longer Happening

Unfortunately, the grudge match between Randy Orton and Kevin Owens will no longer be happening at WrestleMania. With just two weeks to go, Owens revealed he has been dealing with a neck injury for months, but didn't realize just how bad the injury is and he will need to undergo surgery to, hopefully, repair it right away. That didn't stop Orton taking a shot at KO quite literally as The Prizefighter left, so you know when Owens is ready to come back, The Viper is going to pay, dearly.