Overview
- On Raw in Philadelphia, Reigns declared, “I’m picking you because I hate you,” confirming Punk as his WrestleMania opponent for the World Heavyweight Championship.
- WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18–19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with Reigns vs. Punk widely presented as the presumed closing match by multiple outlets.
- Women’s Rumble winner Liv Morgan said she will visit SmackDown to evaluate Jade Cargill and later dropped Stephanie Vaquer with Oblivion after Vaquer retained against Raquel Rodriguez in a Street Fight.
- Gunther advanced his post-Rumble “career killer” narrative by mocking AJ Styles and choking out Dragon Lee during an in-ring segment.
- Rising powerhouse Oba Femi demolished The War Raiders in a 2-on-1 match, reinforcing analyst expectations from the Rumble that he is set for a major showcase.