With ten weeks until WrestleMania 42, there are potential changes to the yet-to-be-announced card.
Last week, Roman Reigns chose CM Punk as his opponent with a major segment to end Raw in Philadelphia, as the World Heavyweight Championship match was officially announced.
While hints of other key programs have begun, nothing is set in stone, and a report from Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter suggests that changes to the internal lineup could be made.
It was also reported that Bron Breakker recently underwent hernia surgery, which was confirmed to POST Wrestling, and the timetable for his return is unknown, as is whether it will affect any direction for WrestleMania in two months.
The latest update from WrestleTix lists 36,964 tickets distributed for night one and 36,737 for night two. From the same week one year ago, tickets were at 44,198 and 44,696 for each night. It is worth acknowledging that we don’t know what the breakdown of comps is for this year’s figure, nor the revenue derived from higher-priced tickets in 2026.
On Sunday, Fightful reported that multiple establishments in Las Vegas have been told they will be unable to broadcast WrestleMania 42 for those within a fifty-mile radius of Allegiant Stadium. POST Wrestling has reached out to Joe Hand Promotions for further information on this decision.
Tickets currently range from $244 to $16,000 for either night, according to Ticketmaster. The secondary market ranges from $238 to $2,250 per ticket, based on our last check. Of course, with dynamic pricing, WWE can adjust to fit demand, but the aim would be to exceed last year’s gate despite myriad factors.
Last year’s show finished with 58,538 for night one and 60,103 for night two, per the Las Vegas Stadium Authority and reported by Wrestlenomics. WWE was incentivized in 2025 by a $5 million site fee and an additional $4.2 million in tax credits, per the Nevada Current.
As important for Las Vegas, was that 81% of attendees on night one came from out of town, and 84% on the second night.
It was a strong enough performance that Vegas was able to get WWE to back out of running WrestleMania 42 at the Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans and return for a second consecutive year.
With tourists a key to last year’s success, it fueled Nevada to seek events to boost lagging tourism after a 7.4% from 2024 levels. The Las Vegas Convention Visitors Authority (LVCVA) reports that after attracting nearly 42 million tourists in 2024, that number decreased to 35.4 million last year. The outlet cites the decline among Canadian travelers as most significant, with a 24% decrease.
From the LVCVA:
In 2026, there is a great deal to be encouraged by, including a strong trade-show calendar and major events such as WrestleMania 42, the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and America 250, along with rising global interest tied to the 2026 World Cup that should lift international travel to the U.S. and benefit Las Vegas as a marquee stop,” wrote the LVCVA. “At the same time, we are realistic about the headwinds we face, including cautious consumer sentiment and new federal policies such as the Visa Integrity Fee and expanded social media screening for Visa Waiver travelers, which could add cost and friction for international visitors. But overall, Las Vegas is well-positioned for a stronger 2026.
If WWE is going to make significant changes, they will be fighting the clock, and most tourists would be making plans far in advance, rather than waiting for the finalized card after Elimination Chamber and into March. It’s especially tough for a consumer who is facing higher ticket prices and returning to the same destination they traveled to last year. In contrast, it’s the last domestic WrestleMania for at least two years as the event goes to Saudi Arabia in 2027.
It’s hardly an anomaly for WWE to shift plans for key players in the lead-up to WrestleMania, which was a staple of Vince McMahon’s often erratic planning. In 2014, CM Punk’s departure opened the door for Bryan Danielson to graduate from a mid-card match with Sheamus to the star of the show and interrupt a planned 1-on-1 match between Randy Orton and Batista. In 2016, they dealt with injuries to John Cena, Randy Orton, and Seth Rollins before the major show. In 2019, they saw Becky Lynch catch fire and capitalized on the organic momentum behind Kofi Kingston, who took a planned spot from Kevin Owens to challenge Daniel Bryan. Most recently, they adjusted course in 2024 from Roman Reigns vs. The Rock and opened the door for Cody Rhodes’ coronation in Philadelphia.
The next focus is Elimination Chamber on February 28 in Chicago, where they will need to cement the remaining title challengers for WrestleMania.
