MrSantiZap's "way too early" WrestleMania 42 predictions—5 months ahead—envision 15 matches blending realistic WWE booking (not dream cards), factoring Rumble/Elimination Chamber paths, injury returns, celebrity crossovers, title defenses, and unresolved feuds amid shifting plans (Seth Rollins injury, Roman Reigns title chase).
Women's World Title: Liv Morgan (Rumble Winner) vs Stephanie Vaquer
Vaquer retains through micro-feuds (Nikki Bella/Asuka) into 'Mania vs Rumble-winning Liv Morgan—builds on hints, delays title chase post-second-place finishes for bigger payoff vs top stars (Rhea Ripley/Iyo Sky/Becky Lynch) occupied elsewhere.
World Heavyweight Title: CM Punk vs Braun Breaker Rematch
Punk retains past Jan 5 Netflix Raw clash (hooded figure interference costs Breaker); Breaker rebounds via Chicago Elimination Chamber win for title shot—realistic despite non-sexy repeat, aligns dirt sheets/Breaker push amid Reigns/Rollins shifts.
Raw Tag Titles Fatal 4-Way/Ladder: Lucha Bros vs Usos vs New Day vs Motor City Machine Guns
Iconic teams collide: reunited Penta/Rey Fenix (post-injury), Usos (Jey/Jimmy reunion), New Day (AJ Styles/Dragon Lee showcase nod), MCMG—pure legacy showcase, no gimmick needed beyond multi-team chaos.
Women's Tag Fatal 4-Way/Ladder: Nia Jax/Lash Legend vs Kabuki Warriors vs Bayley/Lyra Valkyria vs Raquel Rodriguez/Roxanne Perez
Elevates division post-Ripley/Sky singles pivot; Bayley redemption (missed last 'Mania tag match)—WWE's recent tag focus demands 'Mania inclusion for viability.
Grudge/Stipulation (Street Fight/I Quit?): Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee (Women's IC Title?)
7-month feud peaks, possibly Becky recaptures Women's IC from Maxxine Dupri pre-'Mania—submission stipulation fits finishers, elevates midcard gold.
Celebrity/Tag: Randy Orton & IShowSpeed vs The Vision (Bronson Reed/Logan Paul)
Orton (WrestleMania marketing omission, cooling title arc) pairs with recent collab partner IShowSpeed vs celebrity-heels (Logan YouTuber rivalry)—realistic underutilization, echoes Jelly Roll success sans Travis Scott.
Women's US Title: Charlotte Flair vs Alexa Bliss
Imploding tag duo turns healthy rivalry—former partners feud for gold; leverages 'Mania dinner promo inclusion, WWE's tag-to-singles template.
US Title Fatal 4-Way: Ilja Dragunov (c) vs Aleister Black vs Carmelo Hayes vs Jacob Fatu
Dragunov retains into multi-man spectacle cramming workers (Black/Dragunov history, Hayes chemistry, Fatu return via Black/Zelina attack)—Hogwarts-level magic potential.
IC Title: Dominik Mysterio (c) vs Chris Jericho
Self-proclaimed "greatest IC champs" clash—Jericho (record reigns) returns Jan 5 vs Dom's luchador boasts; WWE/AAA divide (Mega Title elsewhere).
Lucha/Mask vs Title?: Rey Mysterio vs El Grande Americano
Last year's injured rematch (Rey > Ray Fenix)—no unmasking (AAA popularity); possible AAA Title on Rey for high stakes.
Phenomenal Farewell?: AJ Styles vs Gunther
Styles' likely last 'Mania vs "legend killer" Gunther (Goldberg/Cena path)—dream hossfight, continues generational snap (Sheamus/Rey next?).
Pride Clash: Rhea Ripley vs Iyo Sky
Women's Rey-Eddie homage—no titles, just "prove I'm better" (Ripley 0-1 vs Iyo); post-match snap/heel turn seeds future (Dom custody?).
Midcard Filler: Drew McIntyre vs Sami Zayn
Derailed main eventers collide (prior bouts)—Clash at the Castle sponsor tie-in; gets both on card sans title contention.
WWE Women's Title Triple Threat: Jade Cargill (c) vs Bianca Belair vs Tiffany Stratton
Cargill reigns supreme; Belair returns, Stratton rematch (healthy post-squash)—'Mania ad nods, easy drama from Cargill loss/history.
Undisputed WWE Title Main Event: Cody Rhodes (c) vs Roman Reigns (Rumble Winner) (w/ Brock Lesnar?)
Rhodes untouchable pre-'Mania; Reigns Rumble path completes trilogy (Rock-Austin nod)—Lesnar wrinkle maxes draw, marketing poker game alignment.
