History of WrestleMania 41 in Timeline

WrestleMania 41, branded as WrestleMania Vegas, is a two-night WWE professional wrestling event scheduled for April 19-20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. This marks the 41st annual WrestleMania and the second to be held in the Las Vegas area, following WrestleMania IX in 1993. The event will showcase wrestlers from the Raw and SmackDown brands and will be available on pay-per-view and livestreaming services.

1985: Inaugural WrestleMania

In 1985, the first WrestleMania event was held, marking WWE's first pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event and the start of the company's longest-running annual event.

1993: WrestleMania IX at Caesars Palace

In 1993, WrestleMania IX was held at Caesars Palace, marking the first WrestleMania event to take place in the Las Vegas area.

2002: John Cena's WWE Debut

John Cena has wrestled for WWE since 2002, marking a long career leading up to his final WrestleMania in 2025.

2003: Cena's Heel Turn Since 2003

In 2003 John Cena had a face turn, until 2025 where he had a heel turn before WrestleMania 41.

2013: CM Punk at WrestleMania 29

In 2013, WrestleMania 29 featured CM Punk, and WrestleMania 41 will mark his first WrestleMania match since then, as well as his first WrestleMania main event.

February 2014: WWE Network Launch

In February 2014, WWE launched the WWE Network, making WrestleMania available via livestreaming for the first time.

2016: Naomi's Heel Turn Since 2016

Naomi's turn against Bianca marks her first heel turn since 2016, taking place after she revealed herself as Jade Cargill's attacker before WrestleMania 41.

2018: Cena's Part-Time Wrestling Schedule

Since 2018, John Cena has been wrestling part-time for WWE, before announcing his retirement at the end of 2025.

2021: SummerSlam at Allegiant Stadium

In 2021, Allegiant Stadium hosted SummerSlam, marking the first WWE event at the venue before WrestleMania 41.

November 2023: CM Punk's WWE Return

In November 2023, CM Punk returned to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames, immediately becoming a target of Seth Rollins and leading to future conflicts.

2023: WWE and UFC Merger

In 2023, WWE and UFC merged as TKO Group Holdings, influencing the decision to host WrestleMania in Las Vegas.

May 4, 2024: WrestleMania 41 Location Announcement

On May 4, 2024, during NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby, Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, was announced as the host for WrestleMania 41, the first to be held during Easter weekend.

July 6, 2024: John Cena's Retirement Announcement

On July 6, 2024, at Money in the Bank, John Cena announced his retirement from professional wrestling at the end of 2025 and declared his participation in WrestleMania 41 as his last WrestleMania.

October 5, 2024: Kevin Owens Attacks Cody Rhodes

On October 5, 2024, at Bad Blood, Kevin Owens attacked Cody Rhodes as Rhodes was entering his bus after the event went off the air, sparking a feud.

October 25, 2024: WrestleMania 41 Combo Tickets On Sale

On October 25, 2024, two-day combo tickets for WrestleMania 41 went on sale.

November 22, 2024: Jade Cargill's Attack

On November 22, 2024, Jade Cargill was attacked and ruled unable to compete, leading to Naomi replacing her as one-half of the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.

2024: Punk's Injury and Commentary Role

In 2024, CM Punk suffered a torn tricep, causing him to miss WrestleMania XL, though he served as a guest commentator for Seth Rollins's match.

January 2025: WWE and Netflix Rights Deal

In January 2025, WWE's 10-year rights deal with Netflix began, making WrestleMania the first to livestream on the platform in most markets.

January 2025: WWE Network Merger with Netflix

In January 2025, the WWE Network merged under Netflix in most international markets, making WrestleMania 41 the first to livestream on Netflix.

January 24, 2025: WrestleMania 41 Single Day Tickets On Sale

Starting January 24, 2025, single day tickets for WrestleMania 41 were available for purchase.

February 24, 2025: Naomi and Belair Lose Tag Titles

On February 24, 2025, Naomi and Bianca Belair lost the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship to Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez on Raw.

April 20, 2025: WrestleMania 41 - Night Two

On April 20, 2025, WrestleMania 41 will hold its second night at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. This two-night event will feature wrestlers from WWE's Raw and SmackDown brand divisions and will air via pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming.

2025: WrestleMania Week Festivities

In 2025, WrestleMania week will feature events such as a special 'WrestleMania Edition' of Monday Night Raw in Sacramento, WaleMania X presented by Netflix, a 'WrestleMania Edition' of Friday Night SmackDown, the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony, NXT Stand & Deliver, The Undertaker's 1deadMAN show, 'The Roast of WrestleMania Featuring Tony Hinchcliffe & Friends', and the Raw after WrestleMania, concluding with NXT on April 22.

2025: Cena's Final WrestleMania and Heel Turn

In 2025, after losing the Royal Rumble, John Cena won the Elimination Chamber match, earning a title shot at WrestleMania. However, he turned heel, siding with The Rock against Cody Rhodes, setting up a match at WrestleMania 41.

2025: Punk vs Rollins vs Reigns at WrestleMania

In 2025, after various encounters and conflicts, CM Punk, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns are scheduled for a triple threat match at WrestleMania 41, main eventing Night 1, with Paul Heyman in Punk's corner.