The Professional Wrestling War: WrestleMania 42 Vegas vs. AEW Revolution LA

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From Hell in a Cell to Blood and Guts, wrestling organizations like WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and AEW (All Elite Wrestling) have given wrestling fans some of the most entertaining and thrilling moments possible.

But there’s much more on the way, especially if you live in Los Angeles or Las Vegas. That’s because Sin City and the City of Angels are individually hosting two of the most exciting wrestling events by the WWE and the AEW: WWE WrestleMania 42 (Vegas) and the AEW Revolution (LA).

In this article, I’ll break down what you can expect to see in both events, their schedules, as well as the venues and digital platforms you can catch them on.

AEW Revolution LA – Arenas & Streaming Platforms

The 7TH annual AEW Revolution is literally days away, kicking off this Sunday, March 15th, in Los Angeles. The single-day, major pay-per-view event will be held at the Crypto.com Arena and available for streaming via HBO Max.

Gates open between 3 and 4 p.m., and if you plan to watch the action live in the arena, you can book your tickets through the AXS and Seatgeek websites, starting at $52.

The pay-per-view streaming starts at $39.99 on HBO Max, so if you plan on watching at home, now’s the best time to look into some suitable internet and cable TV deals.

The one-night event will put AEW talent against each other in nine action-packed events, including an AEW World Championship match and an AEW Continental Championship match. Let’s explore the lineup scheduled.

AEW Revolution LA – Match Lineup

MJF vs. Hangman Page in a Texas Death Match for the AEW World Championship

  • The Condition: If he loses, Hangman Page won’t be able to challenge for an AEW World Championship title ever again.

Thekla vs. Kris Statlander

  • A best-of-three-falls match for the AEW Women’s World Championship.

FTR Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler vs. The Young Bucks Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson

  • An AEW Tag Team Title match.

Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita

  • A no-time limit AEW Continental Championship match.

Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher, and Mark Davis vs. Kevin Knight, Mike Bailey, and Mistico

  • An AEW Trios Title match.

ROH World Champion Bandido vs. Andrade El Idolo

  • A non-title match.

Swerve Strickland vs. Brody King

  • A non-title match.

Timeless Tony Storm vs. Marina Shafir

  • Everyone is banned from the ringside.

21 Man Blackjack Battle Royale

  • For the new AEW National Championship.

Now, let’s take a ride from the city of angels to Sin City for the other main wrestling event this year, WrestleMania 42.

WrestleMania 42 – Arenas and Streaming Platforms

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WrestleMania 42 is the second consecutive WrestleMania event being held in Las Vegas, and will feature some of the top names in the WWE, such as Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Randy Orton, and Cody Rhodes, to name a few.

Once again, the action returns to Las Vegas for a two-day event at the Allegiant Stadium on April 18th and 19th. Instead of tickets, you can attend the event using either a silver or gold package for a single day or both days.

Fair warning, they are a bit expensive, so you might want to start saving. If you feel the prices are a bit too high for you, hey, you can still catch the action at home, because the entire event will stream live on ESPN Unlimited. P.S. It might help you to look into LocalCableDeals and compare and find the right standalone or bundled cable and internet services with additional savings.

That being said, the perks offered may justify the heavy price tags. I’ve broken them down ahead so you can judge for yourself.

The silver and gold packages for a single day start at $1255 and $2805, respectively. These packages include a priority pass and a single-day ticket, along with the benefits below.

Silver

  • Single Day Premium Seat(s)
  • Friday Kickoff Party at AREA15 featuring Live Q&A With Superstars
  • 4-Day Priority Pass with access to WWE World & Superstore
  • Separate Priority Pass Entrance to WWE World, Superstore, and Allegiant Stadium

Gold

  • Single Day Premium Seat(s)
  • All-inclusive pre-show hospitality with Superstar appearances
  • Roman Reigns Funko Pop.
  • 4-Day Priority Pass with access to WWE World & Superstore
  • Separate Priority Pass Entrance to WWE World, Superstore, and Allegiant Stadium
  • Ring Mat Plaque

For the two-day packages, silver and gold prices start at $1917 and $5219. In addition to the priority pass and a two-day ticket, you get the following perks.

Silver

  • Two Day Premium Seat(s)
  • Friday Kickoff Party at AREA15 featuring Live Q&A With Superstars
  • 4-Day Priority Pass with access to WWE World & Superstore
  • Priority Pass Shopping Bag for WWE World & Superstore
  • Separate Priority Pass Entrance to WWE World, Superstore, and Allegiant Stadium

Gold

  • Two Day Premium Seat(s)
  • All-inclusive pre-show hospitality with on-stage Superstar appearances.
  • Roman Reigns Funko Pop
  • Meet & Greet with WWE Superstars.
  • 4-Day Priority Pass with access to WWE World & Superstore
  • Separate Priority Pass Entrance to WWE World, Superstore, and Allegiant Stadium
  • Ring Mat Plaque

Now, let’s see all the action you get when you pay all that money. Below is a breakdown of confirmed matches and some that may just bless our eyes or screens.

WWE WrestleMania 42 – Match Lineup

CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns

  • World Heavyweight Championship Title Match

Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton

  • Undisputed WWE Championship Title Match

Brock Lesnar vs. Unknown (Not a wrestler, still t.b.a.)

  • Open Challenge Match

Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley

  • WWE Women’s Championship Title Match

Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan

  • Women’s World Championship Title Match

Rumored Matches

AJ Lee vs. Becky Lynch

  • Women’s Intercontinental Championship Title Match

Giulia vs. IYO SKY

  • Women’s United States Championship Title Match

Gunther vs. Dragon Lee or Rey Mysterio

  • A non-title match

WWE & AEW – Catch em’ Live, or Catch em’ Online, You’re in for a Fine Time

WrestleMania and AEW Revolution are two of the most anticipated wrestling events taking place this year, and if you’re looking for a fine time, you don’t want to miss either. With both in-person and streaming options, you don’t have to.

Whether you catch them in person or online, you can expect a time filled with unlimited action, adrenaline, and fierce competition, all of which make AEW and WWE as great as they are.

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