WWE WrestleMania 42 Card Update After SmackDown On March 13
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 13: Randy Orton in ring with the Undisputed WWE Championship during SmackDown at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 13, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images)
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- A contract signing turned into one of the most violent segments of the year, and the road to the main event just got personal in a hurry.
- A former champion walked out of SmackDown saying he quit, but the story did not end there.
- The full WrestleMania 42 card features four world championship matches across two nights with a major open challenge still unanswered.
Thanks to Randy Orton, the Road to WrestleMania 42 just got kicked into high gear. Orton decimated Cody Rhodes at a contract signing for their WM 42 main event in one of the most savage beatdowns in recent memory on WWE programming.
In case you missed it, here's proof of the savagery.
As it is, we didn't see a ton of new matches added to Night 1 or Night 2 of WrestleMania 42, but we do have more layers. Here is a look at the confirmed card along with detailed viewing info for both nights.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Event: WrestleMania 42
- Dates: Saturday, April 18 (Night 1) and Sunday, April 19 (Night 2)
- Start Time: 6 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT (both nights)
- Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
- How to Watch: ESPN Unlimited (full event); ESPN2 (Night 1 first hour free); ESPN (Night 2 first hour free); Netflix (international markets)
What Happened With Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes on SmackDown?
The Undisputed WWE Championship contract signing went sideways fast. Orton and Rhodes shook hands, then Orton hit a low blow and went to work.
He threw Rhodes across the announce desk, busted him open, propped steel steps against the table, and drove Rhodes' head into them. He shoved Jelly Roll out of the way to continue the assault.
Officials rushed down, but the damage was done. Orton sat with the title as SmackDown went off the air. Full heel turn complete, although I really wish it had been Cody who turned.
What Did Drew McIntyre Do on SmackDown?
McIntyre opened the show by confronting SmackDown GM Nick Aldis about losing the title to Rhodes last week. When Aldis called out the hypocrisy and Jacob Fatu came out, McIntyre told everyone he quit.
He was not done, though. McIntyre returned later to attack Fatu from behind during a match against Trick Williams, hitting a Claymore Kick. The "quit" is a storyline device, and McIntyre vs. Fatu remains the expected WrestleMania 42 match per multiple reports.
What Is the Full WrestleMania 42 Confirmed Card?
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
- WWE Women's Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Women's World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- Open Challenge: Brock Lesnar vs. TBA (announced by Paul Heyman; Lesnar appears on Raw March 16)
- Expected: Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu (reportedly set per PWInsider, not yet officially confirmed)
How Can You Watch WrestleMania 42?
Both nights stream live on the ESPN Unlimited app ($29.99/month). The first hour of Night 1 airs free on ESPN2, and the first hour of Night 2 airs free on ESPN. A Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited bundle runs $35.99/month. Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo subscribers can authenticate ESPN Unlimited through existing packages. Internationally, WrestleMania 42 streams on Netflix.