Rhea Ripley to Challenge Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42
WrestleMania 42 is shaping up to be a monumental event, with several key matches already confirmed. Following her victory at the 2026 Women’s Elimination Chamber, Rhea Ripley will challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship at the event.
Ripley’s Road to WrestleMania
Rhea Ripley secured her title shot after a dominant performance in the Women’s Elimination Chamber match on February 28, 2026. She defeated Tiffany Stratton, Raquel Rodriguez, Kiana James, Asuka, and Alexa Bliss to earn the opportunity to face Cargill. Wrestling Inc. reports Ripley pinned Stratton after a hard-fought battle, overcoming a series of challenging opponents.
Cargill’s Championship Reign
Jade Cargill currently holds the WWE Women’s Championship and will be looking to defend her title against Ripley. The match was initially planned to be against Bianca Belair, but those plans were altered due to Belair’s ongoing injury. Khel Now details how the backup plan of Cargill versus Ripley was activated following Belair’s absence.
Elimination Chamber Match Details
The Women’s Elimination Chamber match saw a series of dramatic eliminations. Kiana James eliminated Alexa Bliss, followed by Raquel Rodriguez eliminating both Asuka and James with a double pin. Tiffany Stratton then eliminated Rodriguez, only to be defeated by Rhea Ripley, securing Ripley’s WrestleMania opportunity. Fightful provides a detailed rundown of the match’s key moments.
WrestleMania 42 Details
WrestleMania 42 will take place over two nights, on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be available for streaming on Netflix for international viewers.
Other Confirmed Matches
In addition to Ripley versus Cargill, WWE Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer will defend her title against Liv Morgan of The Judgment Day. CM Punk is as well scheduled to battle Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, and either Drew McIntyre or Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton.