WrestleMania 41, WWE’s grandest annual spectacle, has officially kicked off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2025 edition is historic for several reasons: it marks the first WrestleMania to stream live on Netflix globally, features the much-anticipated main event debut of CM P...
WrestleMania 41, WWE’s grandest annual spectacle, has officially kicked off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2025 edition is historic for several reasons: it marks the first WrestleMania to stream live on Netflix globally, features the much-anticipated main event debut of CM Punk, and is set to be John Cena’s final WrestleMania appearance as he eyes a record-breaking 17th world title before retiring at the end of the year.
Event Details
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Dates: April 19–20, 2025 (April 20–21 IST)
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Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
Streaming:
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USA: Netflix and Peacock, 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
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India: Netflix, 4:30 AM IST
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UK/Ireland: 12 AM GMT
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Saudi Arabia: 2 AM AST
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Australia: 9 AM AEST
Brands: Raw & SmackDown
Night 1 (April 19, 2025)
Main Event:
Triple Threat Match – Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (with Paul Heyman) vs. Seth Rollins. This marks Punk’s first WrestleMania main event, a match two decades in the making.
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WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso
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WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
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WWE United States Championship: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
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Rey Mysterio vs. El Grando Americano
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Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
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WWE World Tag Team Championship: The War Raiders (Erik and Ivar) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)
Night 2 (April 20, 2025)
Main Event:
Undisputed WWE Universal Championship – Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena. Cena, who has turned heel, seeks to tie Ric Flair's record with a 17th championship victory, while Rhodes puts the title on the line after a year in possession.
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WWE Women's World Championship (Triple Threat): Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley
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WWE Women's Tag Team Championship: Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
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Intercontinental Championship (Fatal 4-Way): Bron Breakker (c) vs. Penta vs. Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
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Other matches to be announced as the weekend progresses.
What Makes WrestleMania 41 Special?
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First WrestleMania on Netflix: The event marks the start of WWE’s 10-year streaming partnership with Netflix, making it more accessible than ever worldwide.
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CM Punk’s Return: After more than a decade, CM Punk headlines his first WrestleMania, facing top-tier competition in a heated triple threat.
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John Cena’s Farewell: Cena’s last WrestleMania promises high drama as he seeks to cement his legacy with a record-breaking championship win.
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Las Vegas Spectacle: The second-ever Las Vegas occurrence of WrestleMania, and the city hums with WWE celebration, starting with a high-profile SmackDown as the grand finale lead-up to main event weekend.
How to Watch
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India: Live on Netflix at 4:30 AM IST on April 20 and 21.
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USA: Netflix and Peacock, 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET.
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UK/Ireland: 12 AM GMT.
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No TV broadcast in India; streaming only via Netflix.
References Times of India, Hindustan Times, USA Today, Wikipedia, News18, CBS Sports, Filmibeat