WrestleMania 41 delivered an unforgettable night featuring John Cena’s coronation as the new Undisputed WWE Champion and Jey Uso’s first World Title triumph. Amid the excitement, behind-the-scenes decisions led to several WrestleMania 41 scrapped matches that could have changed the event‘s landscape.
Revealing Matches That Were Almost on the WrestleMania 41 Card
During the new WWE: Unreal docuseries, previously planned bouts for WrestleMania 41 came to light, showing how creative discussions shaped the final lineup. Notably, CM Punk was initially slated to challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship, a contest that promised major intrigue. Another significant scrapped match considered Bron Breakker facing Drew McIntyre, with ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin set to make a surprise appearance as the special guest referee. Fans were also close to witnessing Bad Bunny’s in-ring return against Intercontinental Champion Dominik Mysterio.
Surprises and Highlights That Defined the Show
The event also marked the main roster debut of viral star Joe Hendry, who challenged Randy Orton in a last-minute inclusion. Though Hendry did not win, his performance earned acclaim from wrestling fans and bolstered his reputation. Additionally, the show featured pivotal moments like Paul Heyman’s shock betrayal of Roman Reigns to align with Seth Rollins, underscoring WrestleMania 41’s dramatic storytelling.
Looking Ahead to WWE’s Next Major Event
WrestleMania 41’s memorable moments set the stage for WWE’s upcoming Premium Live Event, SummerSlam 2025, which will expand to a two-day format, mirroring ‘Mania’s scale. Cardi B will host, while musician Jelly Roll is anticipated to make his wrestling debut, teaming up with Randy Orton, heightening expectations for the next phase of WWE’s evolving entertainment experience.
