The WrestleMania 40 event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7. You can watch it live on Peacock if you're in the U.S., or on the WWE Network if you're anywhere else in the world.
WrestleMania 40 is just around the corner and the excitement is palpable. The event, dubbed "Wrestling is Cool Again," owes much of its buzz to The Rock. But as the big show approaches, it is becoming increasingly clear that the Hollywood star is taking centre stage over Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes in the main event.
How to Watch WrestleMania
- Dates: Night 1 on Saturday and Night 2 on Sunday
- Start Time: Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET, main card at 8 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch:
- United States: Exclusively on Peacock
- International: WWE Network
- United States: Exclusively on Peacock
- Preshow: WrestleMania Countdown at 5 p.m. ET, featuring commentary from CM Punk, Pat McAfee, Big E, Michael Cole, Wade Barrett, and Jackie Redmond
Night 1 Match Card
- Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi vs. Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka, and Kairi Sane)
- Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee) vs. Santos Escobar and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio
- Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso
- Undisputed Tag Team Championship (Six-Team Ladder Match): The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor and Damian Priest) (c) vs. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) vs. The Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) vs. A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory and Grayson Waller) vs. New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate)
- Women's World Championship Match: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- Intercontinental Championship Match: Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn
- Main Event: The Bloodline (The Rock and Roman Reigns) vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins
Night 2 Match Card
- LA Knight vs. AJ Styles
- Six-Man Tag Team Philadelphia Street Fight: The Pride (Bobby Lashley, Angelo Dawkins, and Montez Ford) (with B-Fab) vs. The Final Testament (Karrion Kross, Akam, and Rezar) (with Scarlett and Paul Ellering)
- United States Championship Match: Logan Paul (c) vs. Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
- Women's Championship Match: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bayley
- World Heavyweight Championship Match: Seth "Freakin" Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
- Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
The Rock's Involvement
Wrestling fans have had mixed reactions to The Rock's comeback. On one hand, his star power has brought attention to the event. On the other hand, his actions and comments have stirred controversy, particularly his personal attacks on Rhodes and his family. The Rock's dominance in the storyline has also made Reigns appear less relevant, raising concerns about the portrayal of WWE's top stars.
Cody Rhodes Needs To Win
For many fans, the ideal outcome is clear: Cody Rhodes should emerge victorious. Rhodes has worked hard and deserves to fulfill his dream and uphold his family's legacy after a protracted journey. Winning would mean more than just a personal victory for Rhodes; it would also bring much-needed stability to the WWE Universe, which has been yearning for an enduring champion who can be seen as an authentic representation of the brand.
As WrestleMania 40 approaches, the question remains: Will Cody Rhodes finally get his moment in the spotlight, or will The Rock's overshadowing presence alter the course of WWE history?
