WWE has officially kicked off the road to WrestleMania 42 with a cinematic teaser that has already taken social media by storm. Instead of a regular hype video, the company went all out, delivering a stylish and movie-like vignette that looks straight out of a Hollywood classic.
Set in a glitzy Las Vegas-style poker room, the video features Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Brock Lesnar locked in a high-stakes poker game. The WrestleMania logo shines at the center of the table, while Triple H and Paul Heyman stand nearby, watching the tension unfold.
The presentation is brilliant, but many fans were quick to notice that some of WWE’s biggest stars were missing from this early promotional material. While the poker face-off was cinematic gold, the absence of a few major names left a noticeable gap in the excitement.
Here are four WWE superstars who truly deserved a place on the WrestleMania 42 poster.
Rhea Ripley
Rhea Ripley has been the heart of WWE’s women’s division. Her dominance, charisma, and unmatched in-ring presence have made her one of the biggest names in the company. She’s been featured in nearly every major event poster in recent years, so her absence from the WrestleMania 42 teaser feels unusual.
Including Ripley would have been the perfect way to show WWE’s commitment to its women’s division and balance the star power. As one of the most popular names across all demographics, her appearance would have appealed to both casual and die-hard fans.
Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre has carried WWE through some of its toughest periods and continues to be a main-event-level performer. Known as The Scottish Warrior, McIntyre represents everything WWE stands for grit, loyalty, and strength.
Visualize him in a black suit, sitting at that poker table beside CM Punk and Brock Lesnar. His intense aura and calm presence would have added even more weight to the cinematic teaser. Considering his recent success and loyalty to the company, leaving McIntyre out of the poster feels like a missed opportunity.
Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch is not just a WWE superstar she’s a global brand. Her crossover appeal has taken her far beyond wrestling, making her one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment.
Including The Man on the WrestleMania 42 poster would have instantly elevated the hype. Her presence would attract mainstream attention and highlight the strength of the women’s division. Fans outside the wrestling bubble know her name, and her inclusion could have expanded the reach of WWE’s biggest annual show.
Randy Orton
Randy Orton’s absence is perhaps the most surprising of all. A legend in every sense, The Viper has been a cornerstone of WWE for over two decades. With icons like John Cena retiring and The Rock currently away, Orton remains one of the few legendary figures still active and relevant.
His inclusion would have brought nostalgia, star power, and credibility to the WrestleMania 42 campaign. Orton sitting around that poker table would have symbolized WWE’s mix of old-school legacy and new-era energy. Fans would have loved to see him in the spotlight again as the veteran who still commands respect.
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