Overview
- WrestleVotes reports WWE is very hopeful Steve Austin will appear on the March 16 Raw in San Antonio, though no appearance has been confirmed.
- WWE has officially announced Austin for WWE World 2026 in Las Vegas with autograph and photo sessions on April 18–19, and WWEShop has rolled out new 3:16 Day merchandise.
- The planned WrestleMania 42 WWE Championship match is a singles bout between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, with no additions currently expected, per Wrestling Observer reporting.
- Earlier creative pointing to Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre reportedly shifted after Elimination Chamber developments and Rhodes regaining the title on SmackDown.
- Multiple reported WrestleMania matches hinge on Bron Breakker’s medical clearance after a hernia surgery, with plans calling for Seth Rollins vs. Breakker if cleared or Rollins vs. Brock Lesnar if not, which could also affect bouts involving LA Knight and The Usos against Logan Paul and Austin Theory.