Stephen Amell, known for his acting career and past wrestling involvement, has hinted at a potential surprise appearance at WrestleMania 42, scheduled to take place in Las Vegas. Amell, who last competed in WWE in 2015, signaled that he may return to make a cameo during the event’s second night. This news adds excitement surrounding the highly anticipated wrestling event and the possibility of reuniting with former rival Cody Rhodes, who is a central figure in the promotion.
Background: Amell’s Wrestling Experience and Hollywood Career
Best recognized for his role in the DC Comics TV series Arrow, Stephen Amell crossed paths with WWE in 2015 when he participated in a tag team match at SummerSlam. Partnered with Neville, Amell faced off against Wade Barrett and Stardust, also known as Cody Rhodes. Although trained primarily as an actor, Amell has since performed in various wrestling promotions, including AEW, but his match at SummerSlam 2015 remains his only official WWE bout to date.
Recent Comments from Amell About His Wrestling Involvement
In a recent iHeartRadio CA interview, Amell was queried about his current engagement with the wrestling world. He revealed that while he’s not updated on AEW developments, he is well-informed on WWE’s direction heading into WrestleMania. The actor expressed confidence about appearing in some capacity during WrestleMania’s Night Two.
“I’m not up to date with AEW. I’m certainly up to date with WWE. We are on the road to WrestleMania. I think I’m going to make a cameo on night two at WrestleMania this year,” he said.
Stephen Amell’s Perspective on Full-Time Wrestling
At Comic-Con Midlands in July 2025, Amell reflected on the demanding nature of professional wrestling, emphasizing the physical toll it takes on athletes. While acknowledging the hardships endured by wrestlers, he clarified his own intentions not to pursue wrestling as a full-time career. Instead, Amell envisions participating sporadically, warning of the dangers to health that come with regular in-ring competition.
“Yeah, very much so. I mean, most of those guys — you walk away from the business at some point, but you know, most of the time, by the time these guys do walk away, like, they’ll have to have a neck surgery or a back surgery or shoulders replaced or hips replaced or knees replaced. It’s a grueling, grueling lifestyle. Yeah, it for sure is. Yeah. Not for me. Yeah. Once every 10 years. I don’t want to mess with this money maker.”
Potential Impact of Amell’s Return on WrestleMania and WWE’s Plans
The involvement of Stephen Amell, especially under the creative direction of Triple H, could inject additional intrigue into WrestleMania 42. His past rivalry with Cody Rhodes creates a layered narrative that the WWE may explore. Whether Amell’s cameo will lead to further wrestling participation or storylines remains to be seen, but his presence alone is expected to boost anticipation for the event’s second night in Las Vegas.
