After Drew McIntyre captured the Undisputed WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes, there were a brand new set of storyline options that seemingly appeared.
From longtime friendships that could turn into rivalries or a more obvious re-match, there are plenty of enthralling ideas about what could end up happening with the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42.
Here are five potential Undisputed WWE Championship matches that could happen at WrestleMania 42.
5. Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Cody Rhodes, Royal Rumble Winner
Potentially set to make history joining Stone Cold Steve Austin as the only other man to win three Royal Rumble matches — it could be that 2026 is also Cody Rhodes’ year in the Rumble.
Able to capture victory at the WWE Royal Rumble Riyadh later this month, he could get his re-match against Drew McIntyre.
With McIntyre set to face off against a challenger as yet to be determined at Royal Rumble, the field of potentials has already been narrowed.
After a series of qualifying matches on SmackDown, there will be a bout on Saturday Night’s Main Event in Quebec, Canada featuring Randy Orton vs. Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest to determine who will face Drew McIntyre at the Royal Rumble 2026.
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4. Randy Orton (c) vs. Cody Rhodes, Royal Rumble Winner
In a path that would not require betrayal, strife or hatred — WWE fans could still see a showdown between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Since the forthcoming number one contender’s match at Saturday Night’s Main Event is set to host several of the most beloved fan favorites on the roster — it could be that there is a brand new champion by the time Royal Rumble 2026 is over.
If Orton were to defeat Drew McIntyre at Royal Rumble 2026, then perhaps the Road to WrestleMania 42 could wind up creating a dream match in Las Vegas that fans have been wanting to see for quite some time.
With Randy Orton defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes, there could be a legendary battle between the two veterans but without either having to turn to supremely dastardly means.
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3. Sami Zayn (c) vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns
It is entirely possible that the Royal Rumble winner will want nothing to do with the Undisputed WWE Championship and rather choose to target the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Leading to the Undisputed WWE Championship being defended based on a feud basis, there could be a massive four-way match for the title.
In what could be a legendary feel good moment at Royal Rumble Riyadh, Sami Zayn could capture victory from Drew McIntyre to win his first world title in the WWE Undisputed Championship.
Leading to a compelling Road to WrestleMania 42 that would go on to reveal several challengers for his first reign, there might be a major match ahead at WrestleMania 42.
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2. Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Roman Reigns, Royal Rumble Winner
In a scenario that sees Cody Rhodes omitted entirely, there could be a surprise win of the Royal Rumble 2026 from Roman Reigns.
After last winning the Royal Rumble in 2015, Reigns could join Rhodes as well as Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, Batista, Triple H, Randy Orton, Edge and Brock Lesnar as multi-time winners.
Taking on Drew McIntyre in order to reclaim his spot at the top of WWE could prove to be a compelling storyline as Reigns is tested against the Scottish star.
Potentially settling McIntyre’s undying feud against the Bloodline once and for all through a major showdown with Roman Reigns, there could be a spectacular WrestleMania 42 match ahead.
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1. Roman Reigns (c) vs. Seth Rollins, Royal Rumble Winner
There is a path by which WWE fans could get back to seeing a showdown at WrestleMania 42 as previously rumored.
If Seth Rollins were to win the Royal Rumble, it could secure his ability to choose who he would target at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
With there being still a match for Drew McIntyre against one of a set four of opponents (either Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, Randy Orton or Damian Priest), McIntyre could end up victorious and head into a new feud ahead of Elimination Chamber.
If McIntyre were to drop the Undisputed WWE Championship to longtime foe Roman Reigns at the Elimination Chamber 2026 event in Chicago, Illinois — there could be a Shield showdown at WrestleMania 42 after all in the event Rollins was able to join the field for the Royal Rumble 2026.
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