US EditionWWE Set to Make Massive Changes to WrestleMania 42 Plans
WWE is reviewing the WrestleMania 42 card and creative direction due to ticket sales lagging behind last year’s pace, while maintaining current ticket prices for now.
- On February 11, 2026, WWE convened an all-departments meeting to address lower-than-expected WrestleMania 42 ticket sales, which are trailing the pace set by WrestleMania 41, WrestleVotes via Fightful Select reported.
- Dave Meltzer wrote that the entire WrestleMania 42 card is under review due to slow sales and differing opinions within the WWE creative team, causing frustration over deviations from the original plan.
- Brock Lesnar has not appeared since the Royal Rumble but is scheduled to return on the February 23, 2026 episode of Monday Night RAW in Atlanta, with plans reported for a match against LA Knight despite his face-off with Oba Femi.
- WWE management instructed every department to develop new strategies and promotions while keeping current ticket pricing for now amid internal concerns.
- WrestleMania 42's consecutive-year venue status in Las Vegas heightens scrutiny as winners of February 28's Elimination Chamber could face Drew McIntyre and Jade Cargill.
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WrestleMania 42 Ticket Sales Trailing Behind Previous Years
Ticket sales for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas are reportedly lagging behind the pace of recent years, prompting WWE to take action. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that approximately 36,000 tickets have been distributed for each night as of late January—roughly 10,000 fewer than WrestleMania 41 at the same point. Discounts and Strategic Shifts To boost numbers, Allegiant Stadium has announced a 25% discount on tickets through February …
Former WWE Stars To Return Before WrestleMania 42
The road to WrestleMania 42 is currently underway and it has already seen some notable names make their return to the company. On the February 9 edition of Monday Night Raw, AJ Lee made her return and confronted Becky Lynch to set up a WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship match at Elimination Chamber 2026, while LA Knight also made his own comeback during the Men’s Royal Rumble. As well as current stars there is also a litany of former WWE …
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