As noted before, The March 6th, episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Moda Center in Portland, OR and the show featured Cody Rhodes defeating Drew McIntyre to become the new Undisputed WWE Championship. Randy Orton is now scheduled to face off against Rhodes for the title at WrestleMania 42 event.
PWInsider reports that in asking around it was learned that originally there was a pitch for Cody Rhodes to face Drew McIntyre inside Hell in a Cell. However, WWE has moved forward with plans for Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre appears to be set for a match against Jacob Fatu.
WrestleMania 42 will air live from Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026 and the current card can be seen below.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns
Undisputed WWE Championship
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
WWE Women’s World Championship
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan
WWE Women’s Championship
Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley
