WrestleMania, also known as the Showcase of the Immortals, is returning for its 40th yearly edition as wrestling maintains its strong popularity. This has been influenced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson making a long-awaited return, the compelling storytelling around the world title reign of his cousin Roman Reigns, and the emergence of second-generation star Cody Rhodes in his pursuit to win the world title at WrestleMania.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s event.
What time does it start?
This Saturday and Sunday, April 6 and 7, at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. Each night’s event is expected to last between three and four hours, ending around 11 p.m. Eastern/8 p.m. Pacific.
Is it on TV or streaming? Where Can I Stream WrestleMania?
The event will be streamed on Peacock. It will also be available for replay on Peacock after the event, as are all of WWE’s premium live events (PLEs) and other additional WWE programming. The pre-show will also be available on WWE.com and WWE social platforms, including YouTube and TikTok.
When does the WrestleMania pre-show start?
The Countdown To WrestleMania kickoff pre-show starts streaming at 5 p.m. Eastern/2 p.m. Pacific on Peacock, WWE.com, and WWE social platforms, including YouTube and TikTok, before the main card. The countdown show will feature C.M. Punk, Pat McAfee, Big E, Michael Cole, Wade Barrett, and Jackie Redmond setting up the big event.
What’s the main event?
On WrestleMania Night 1, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins will take on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns in a tag team match. On WrestleMania Night 2, Cody Rhodes will face Roman Reigns in a match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, one of the promotion’s two top titles.
If Rhodes and Rollins win on Night 1, Reigns’ Bloodline faction will be banned from ringside on Night 2, helping to prevent interference in the title match as Rhodes seeks to win the championship. However, if Rock and Reigns win, the Night 2 match will be a Bloodline Rules match — giving the Bloodline, led by Reigns, the authority to set all rules and do as they please in the match.
Essentially, this makes it a no-disqualification match, with a unique twist. Most observers anticipate Rock and Reigns to win on Night 1 and for Night 2 to consequently be a Bloodline Rules match. It is expected to involve a significant amount of interference from the Bloodline faction, including Rock, Solo Sikoa, Jimmy Uso, and manager Paul Heyman.
While these are the most anticipated matches on the card, WWE is also promoting Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch for the Women’s World Championship as a third main-event-level match for the event.
What is the full WrestleMania lineup? Who Is Wrestling?
Night 1: WrestleMania Saturday
- Match to determine Bloodline banned or Bloodline Rules
Cody Rhodes & Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson & Roman Reigns - Women’s World Championship Match
Rhea Ripley (champion) vs. Becky Lynch - Intercontinental Championship Match
Gunther (champion) against Sami Zayn - Jey Uso against Jimmy Uso
- Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match
The Judgment Day (champions — Finn Balor & Damian Priest) against The Awesome Truth (The Miz & R-Truth) against The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) against #DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) against New Catch Republic (Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate) against A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller) - Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee against Santos Escobar & “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio
- Six-Woman Tag Team Match
Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill & Naomi against Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Asuka & Kairi Sane) (PREVIEW)
Night 2: WrestleMania Sunday
- **Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match **
Roman Reigns (champion) against Cody Rhodes - World Heavyweight Championship Match
Seth “Freakin” Rollins (champion) against Drew McIntyre - WWE Women’s Championship Match
IYO SKY (champion) against Bayley (PREVIEW) - United States Championship Triple Threat Match
Logan Paul (champion) against Randy Orton against Kevin Owens (PREVIEW) - LA Knight against AJ Styles
- Six-Man Tag Team Philadelphia Street Fight
The Pride (Bobby Lashley & The Street Profits — Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins, with B-Fab) against Final Testament (Karrion Kross & the Authors of Pain — Akam & Rezar, with Scarlett and Paul Ellering)
When is the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony? How do I watch the Hall of Fame?
The WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony is being held immediately follow Friday Night SmackDown. This year’s featured inductee is Paul Heyman, who also manages Roman Reigns and the Bloodline. He will be inducted by Roman Reigns, delivering his induction speech.
Other 2024 WWE Hall of Fame inductees include:
- Lia Maivia, inducted by The Rock
- The U.S. Express (Mike Rotunda & Barry Windham), inducted by Bo Dallas
- Bull Nakano, inducted by Alundra Balyze
- Thunderbolt Patterson, inducted by Scott Spears
It should be interesting to watch to see how both Reigns and Rock play into their bad guy heel characters ahead of this weekend’s WrestleMania events while also doing their Hall of Fame induction speeches.
The U.S. Express is being inducted following the death of Rotunda’s son, WWE main event star Bray Watt, in August 2023 at the age of just 36 years old. Bo Dallas, who is inducting them, is Rotunda’s son and Wyatt’s brother.
Where can I watch NXT Stand and Deliver? When is NXT Stand and Deliver 2024?
This year’s NXT Stand and Deliver show, featuring the stars of NXT’s developmental brand NXT, takes place Saturday at 12 p.m. Eastern/9 a.m. Pacific before the first night of WrestleMania. It streams on Peacock and will be available afterward on-demand.
The two-hour premium live event will feature the following matches:
- Trick Williams against Carmelo Hayes
- NXT Champion Ilja Dragunov against Tony D’Angelo
- NXT Women’s Champion Lyra Valkyria against Roxanne Perez
- NXT North American Champion Oba Femi against Dijak against Josh Briggs (Triple Threat Match)
- NXT Tag Team Champions Bron Breakker & Baron Corbin against Axiom & Nathan Frazer
- Thea Hail, Kelani Jordan and Fallon Henley against Jacy Jayne, Kiana James and Izzi Dame – Six-Woman Tag Team Match
- Joe Gacy against Shawn Spears
What will the WrestleMania XL stage look like?
Get a sneak preview of the show’s massive stage in the video below:
WrestleMania pre-show
Want to get excited for the big events? Check out the WrestleMania weekend kickoff show with all the top stars listed below:
