WWE's planned main events for WrestleMania 42 include Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Championship and CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship, with storylines set after Survivor Series: WarGames, indicating a focus on rematches and ongoing rivalries.
WWE SmackDown on October 24, 2025, featured intense matches including Tiffany Stratton defeating Kiana James, Ilja Dragunov retaining his US title against Aleister Black, and Drew McIntyre winning a no disqualification match against Jimmy Uso. The show also included confrontations and promos from top stars like Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill, setting up upcoming matches and storylines.
Seth Rollins finally defeated Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia, after a intense match where both competitors showed high stakes and determination, with Rollins securing the victory with a Rolex-styled Stomp.
SummerSlam 2025, held over two nights, saw Brock Lesnar return as a major winner despite ongoing legal issues, Cody Rhodes emerge as a clear winner with a high-profile victory over John Cena, while Karrion Kross and The Bloodline faced setbacks, highlighting a night of mixed fortunes and ongoing storylines in WWE.
The main event of WWE Money in the Bank will feature a tag team match with Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso against Logan Paul and John Cena, with Cena aiming to retain his WWE Championship in his final in-ring appearances, and the match serving as a culmination of ongoing rivalries and storylines.
The Rock has hinted at more WWE appearances, potentially setting up a match with Roman Reigns, while former Women's Champion Naomi is expected to return to WWE soon. Cody Rhodes, despite uncertainty around his WrestleMania 40 status, topped WWE merchandise sales in December, followed by CM Punk and Jey Uso. Naomi's return could be imminent following her tenure with Impact Wrestling, and there's speculation about her and Sasha Banks' future moves in the wrestling world.
On WWE Monday Night RAW, Nia Jax defeated Becky Lynch, and there was a segment featuring Cody Rhodes and Shinsuke Nakamura, leading to a challenge for a match. Jey Uso & Kofi Kingston won against Imperium due to a referee stoppage. The Miz TV segment with The Judgment Day turned into a match where The Awesome Truth triumphed over The Judgment Day. In the main event, Rhea Ripley successfully defended her WWE Women's World Championship against Ivy Nile. The show also teased upcoming matches including Natalya & Tegan Nox vs. Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark, and Seth Rollins defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre.
Brock Lesnar defeated Cody Rhodes at WWE Night of Champions, despite Rhodes fighting with a broken arm in a titanium brace. Rhodes hit Cross Rhodes several times, but Lesnar took advantage of his injury and made him pass out in a Kimura lock.