After the WWE Elimination Chamber last weekend, we have a much clearer picture of WrestleMania 42. Randy Orton surprisingly came out on top in the Men’s Elimination Chamber, while Rhea Ripley secured the win from the women’s side.
The buildup to this year’s Showcase of the Immortals has been unpredictable, but things have started to heat up. In this listicle, we will look at the four most heated WWE feuds on the Road to WrestleMania 42.
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#4. Seth Rollins vs. The Vision
After being kicked out of The Vision in October last year, Seth Rollins has returned seeking vengeance against the group he originally created. The Architect has been terrorizing the heel group with multiple masked attackers.
Rollins revealed himself at the Elimination Chamber after attacking Logan Paul. On this week’s WWE RAW, The Visionary once again used masked attackers to distract the faction, leaving Paul Heyman alone in the ring. Rollins then took out Heyman with a stomp, leaving The Oracle a bloody mess.
Even with injuries to Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, it is shaping up to be one of the most heated feuds on the Road to WrestleMania 42.
#3. Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan won the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble Match and took her time deciding her opponent for WrestleMania 42. However, Stephanie Vaquer helped Morgan make her decision.
Vaquer cut a fiery promo on The Miracle Kid in a backstage segment, leaving her crying. This led to Morgan choosing The Dark Angel as her opponent for The Show of Shows the following week.
Morgan vs. Vaquer is not only a fresh match, but it also has a heated storyline to make it more exciting.
#2. Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship
Jade Cargill didn’t waste much time making things personal with Rhea Ripley after she won the Women’s Elimination Chamber Match. Cargill and Ripley engaged in a controversial war of words on X, blurring the lines between reality and kayfabe.
The two stars have yet to come face-to-face on television, but their feud has already become one of the most talked-about things on social media.
#1. CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns
After winning the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble Match, Roman Reigns chose to face CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42 on the following episode of WWE RAW. It was their first promo in this rivalry, and it was heated, perfectly setting the stage for their encounter at The Show of Shows.
Reigns and Punk met in the ring once again on this week’s episode of RAW and continued their heated promo battle from last month. This time, The Second City Saint left the OTC fuming. The World Heavyweight Champion closed out the segment by stating that he would bury Reigns next to his father, to an audible gasp by the crowd.
The rivalry has layers to it, and in just two promo battles, it has become a feud worthy of main eventing WrestleMania 42.
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Edited by Parth Pujara