• 6 Title Changes Expected At WrestleMania 42
Betting odds for WrestleMania 42 suggest six title changes could happen. Here are the current favorites according to the latest odds provided by BetOnline:
– World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (-300) is the clear favorite to defeat champion CM Punk (+200).
– Undisputed WWE Championship: Randy Orton (-180) is the favorite to beat champion Cody Rhodes (+140).
– WWE Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley (-325) is favored to beat champion Jade Cargill (+215).
– Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan (-550) is a heavy favorite to defeat champion Stephanie Vaquer (+325).
– Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (-350) is the favorite to beat champion AJ Lee (+225).
– United States Championship: Trick Williams (-500) is a big favorite to beat champion Sami Zayn (+300).
• Final Planned Match For WrestleMania 42 Revealed
So far, WWE has announced 12 matches for WrestleMania 42. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE is planning to book a total of 14 matches across both nights.
Only two more matches are left to be announced and one of them is planned to be The Usos and LA Knight vs. World Tag Team Champions The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) and IShowSpeed in a 6-man tag team match.
In an update from the Wrestling Observer, IYO SKY vs. Asuka is penciled in for WrestleMania 42 and will likely be the final match announced for the biggest show of the year.
• WWE Aware Of Negative Reaction Toward Recent Controversial Decision
On last week’s SmackDown, Sami Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes to capture the United States Championship. The finish saw Trick Williams punch Hayes in the closing moments, allowing Zayn to capitalize and secure the win.
After the match, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced that Sami Zayn would defend the title against Trick Williams at WrestleMania 42.
The decision sparked criticism from fans, who felt Carmelo Hayes was unfairly removed from the US Title picture just weeks before WrestleMania. Many argued that Hayes had been doing a good job as champion since winning the title from Ilja Dragunov in December 2025.
According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE is aware of the online backlash towards Hayes being taken out of the title scene. However, there is currently no word on whether he will be added to the WrestleMania card.
As previously noted, WWE does not have a clear direction for Hayes following the title change.
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