In February, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made headlines during a SmackDown event by announcing two major pieces of news: his desire to defeat Cody Rhodes and the much-anticipated WrestleMania 42 slated for the Superdome in New Orleans on April 11-12, 2026. However, recent developments suggest that this WrestleMania announcement may not materialize as planned.
The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation has released a statement indicating a shift in the WWE’s event schedule for the area. They confirmed plans to collaborate with TKO, stating that while New Orleans will indeed host WWE Money in the Bank in 2026, WrestleMania will be moved from its originally scheduled date to an unspecified future year. This change has raised questions regarding the fate of WrestleMania 42, with speculation around potential alternative locations, including rumors suggesting Saudi Arabia could be a candidate for a future WrestleMania.
Wrestlenomics reported that WWE has yet to respond to inquiries regarding this announcement, leaving fans eagerly awaiting clarifications on the future of WrestleMania and the company’s plans for their marquee event.
Despite this setback, fans can still look forward to Money in the Bank being showcased in New Orleans, ensuring that the city will still play a vibrant role in the WWE’s calendar of events. More updates are expected as the situation unfolds.