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In this listicle, we will look at fifteen WWE Superstars who competed last year but are currently set to miss WrestleMania 42.
#15. Raquel Rodriguez
Around this time last year, Raquel Rodriguez was one-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions alongside Liv Morgan. The duo defended the titles against Lyra Valkyria and a returning Becky Lynch. The Judgment Day members ended up losing to the Irish duo at the event.
This year, Morgan has a massive Women’s World Championship match at WrestleMania 42 against Stephanie Vaquer, while Big Mami Cool will likely serve as The Miracle Kid’s enforcer from the outside. Despite building momentum as a singles competitor, Rodriguez doesn’t have a match at The Show of Shows.
#14 & #13. Chad Gable and Rey Fenix
Chad Gable, in his El Grande Americano character, was slated to go up against Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 41. However, a last-minute injury to The Master of 619 forced a change to the plans.
Rey Fenix stepped in as Mysterio’s replacement and faced Americano at the event. After a back-and-forth match, Americano walked away with the win. This year, both of them have been left off the card.
Gable is in a heated rivalry with the man who stole his character during his absence, Ludwig Kaiser. Their feud has been shifted to WWE’s partner promotion, AAA. As for Fenix, he has gotten lost in the shuffle on SmackDown.
#12. #11. #10. #9. The New Day and The War Raiders
After a shocking heel turn and removing Big E in late 2024, The New Day set their sights on the World Tag Team Championship held by The War Raiders. The two teams collided at WrestleMania 41, where Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods were victorious.
This year, neither of these teams has been booked for WrestleMania 42. Woods has been sidelined with a shoulder injury, and Kingston has failed to find a solid direction. Meanwhile, The War Raiders have been active in AAA, but haven’t gotten much TV time in WWE lately.
#8. Naomi
Naomi was embroiled in a deeply personal rivalry with Jade Cargill last year. The two collided in a singles match at WrestleMania 41, where The Storm picked up the win. After the feud with Cargill, Naomi went on to become Ms. Money in the Bank and the Women’s World Champion.
The former Glow was set to defend the title against Stephanie Vaquer at Clash in Paris last year. However, she vacated the championship due to pregnancy and has been sidelined since. As a result, Naomi will miss WrestleMania 42.
#7. Joe Hendry
Randy Orton and Kevin Owens were set to go one-on-one at WrestleMania 41. However, The Prizefighter had to pull out of the match due to a serious neck injury, leaving Orton with no opponent. The Viper announced an open challenge for the event, which was answered by then-TNA World Champion, Joe Hendry.
Hendry has since signed with WWE and has been performing on NXT. He performed at NXT: Stand and Deliver, where the star lost the NXT Championship. As things stand, Hendry will miss WrestleMania 42.
#6. Bianca Belair
Last year, Bianca Belair was a part of the Women’s World Championship match. The EST faced IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley in a Triple Threat Match, but failed to capture the title. During the match, Belair sustained a finger injury, which has sidelined her since.
Since there is no confirmed timeline for her return, Belair will miss WrestleMania 42.
#5. Damian Priest
Damian Priest faced Drew McIntyre in a Sin City Street Fight at WrestleMania 41. After a brutal match, the Scotsman walked away with the win. This year, McIntyre has found a place on the card, but Priest has been left off.
Even though The Archer of Infamy holds the WWE Tag Team Championship with R-Truth, he has no confirmed match for The Show of Shows this year.
#4. AJ Styles
AJ Styles lost to Logan Paul at WrestleMania 41. The Phenomenal One put his career on the line against Gunther at Royal Rumble earlier this year, but couldn’t win and was forced to retire from in-ring competition.
Due to his retirement, Styles will miss WrestleMania 42.
#3. Tiffany Stratton is set to miss WrestleMania 42
Last year, Tiffany Stratton walked into WrestleMania 41 as the WWE Women’s Champion. She successfully defended the title against the 2025 Women’s Royal Rumble winner, Charlotte Flair.
Even though Stratton has been active on SmackDown, she has not been booked for WrestleMania 42.
#2. Bron Breakker
At WrestleMania 41, Bron Breakker lost the Intercontinental Championship to Dominik Mysterio in a Fatal Four-Way Match, also involving Finn Balor and Penta. The Dog of WWE shockingly joined The Vision on the following RAW and established himself as a main event talent.
However, Breakker suffered a hernia on the post-Royal Rumble episode of RAW, which has kept him out of action. There were rumors of him returning before WrestleMania 42 and facing Seth Rollins at the event, but those plans have seemingly been scrapped.
The 28-year-old has yet to return and will likely miss The Show of Shows.
#1. IYO SKY
This is perhaps the most shocking omission from WrestleMania 42. As of now, IYO SKY doesn’t have a match for The Show of Shows. Despite being one of the top stars of the women’s division, SKY hasn’t been booked for the show.
Last year, The Genius of the Sky walked into WrestleMania 41 as the Women’s World Champion and successfully retained the title against Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in a spectacular Triple Threat Match. While she is in a developing storyline with her former teammates, Kairi Sane and Asuka, SKY hasn’t been booked in a match at The Show of Shows.
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