In a wild and unexpected shakeup to upcoming WWE events, New Orleans and the WWE have confirmed that WrestleMania 42 will not take place in the city. While a new location has not officially been announced, multiple outlets have reported that there's an intention to bring WrestleMania back to Las Vegas for the second year in a row.

Dave Meltzer outlines the two issues WWE is facing while trying to host WrestleMania in Las Vegas for a second year in a row.

WWE has announced that the 2026 edition of Money in the Bank will take place in New Orleans on Aug. 29. The event's scheduling comes after WrestleMania 42 was relocated, opening the door for New Orleans to host one of WWE’s marquee shows.

Reasons behind the shocking news of WrestleMania 42 reportedly changing venues from New Orleans, as announced by the Rock, to Las Vegas, which hosted this year.

WrestleMania 42 has been pulled from New Orleans in an unprecedented move from WWE. A statement from the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation on Thursday, May 22, confirmed the biggest show in

In that scenario, their expected opponents would be Cody Rhodes, world heavyweight champion Jey Uso and his twin brother Jimmy Uso, although it reportedly isn't known if WWE will move forward with plans for the six-man tag.

Instead of WrestleMania 42, WWE’s Money in the Bank premium live event will be held in New Orleans in 2026. No date was given. There has been no indication as to where WrestleMania will take place next year. Bill Belichick talks Jordon Hudson, refuses to broach this issue May. 16, 2025, 11:51 a.m.