{"id":188580,"date":"2026-04-15T16:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prowrestling.net\/site\/?p=188580"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:18:43","slug":"espn-touts-its-wrestlemania-42-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prowrestling.net\/site\/2026\/04\/15\/espn-touts-its-wrestlemania-42-coverage\/","title":{"rendered":"ESPN touts its WrestleMania 42 coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"prowr-502311381\" class=\"prowr-apple-podcast-button-link prowr-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pro-wrestling-boom-podcast\/id1365989370\" aria-label=\"SUBSCRIBE IN APPLE PODCASTS\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prowrestling.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/advanced_ads\/2019\/07\/Logo2019_ApplePodcasts_320wide.png?fit=320%2C78&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SUBSCRIBE IN APPLE PODCASTS\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prowrestling.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/advanced_ads\/2019\/07\/Logo2019_ApplePodcasts_320wide.png?w=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prowrestling.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/advanced_ads\/2019\/07\/Logo2019_ApplePodcasts_320wide.png?resize=300%2C73&ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" width=\"320\" height=\"78\"   \/><\/a><\/div><p><b>By Jason Powell<\/b>, ProWrestling.net Editor (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/prowrestlingnet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@prowrestlingnet<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><i>ESPN issued the following press release on Wednesday to promote its WrestleMania 42 coverage.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>ESPN will deliver comprehensive on-site coverage of\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>\u00a0from Las Vegas, Nev., beginning Thursday, April 16, culminating with\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>\u00a0Nights 1 and 2 live from Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19.<\/p>\n<p><em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>, along with the WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and select pre-event and post-event programming, will stream exclusively in the U.S. on the ESPN App and be available to fans with an ESPN Unlimited plan \u2014 either directly or through a traditional pay TV package. For the first time ever, the opening hour of both nights of WrestleMania will\u00a0be\u00a0live on ESPN\u00a0linear networks, with Night 1 beginning Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and Night 2\u00a0starting\u00a0Sunday at 6 p.m. on ESPN, ahead of full event coverage streaming on the ESPN App. Additional coverage throughout WrestleMania week will be available across ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN2 and the ESPN App.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday,\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>\u00a0Night 1\u2019s opening hour on ESPN2 features a six\u2011man tag team match between\u00a0<strong>LA Knight<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Jey Uso<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Jimmy Uso<\/strong>\u00a0against\u00a0<strong>Logan Paul<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Austin Theory<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>IShowSpeed<\/strong>, along with an Unsanctioned Match between\u00a0<strong>Drew McIntyre<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Jacob Fatu<\/strong>. Night 1\u2019s main event \u2014 the Undisputed WWE Championship match between\u00a0<strong>Cody Rhodes<\/strong>\u00a0(c) and\u00a0<strong>Randy Orton<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 will stream exclusively on the ESPN App.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday,\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>\u00a0Night 2\u2019s opening hour on ESPN includes\u00a0<strong>Oba Femi<\/strong>\u00a0vs.\u00a0<strong>Brock Lesnar<\/strong>\u00a0and an Intercontinental Championship ladder match featuring\u00a0<strong>Penta<\/strong>\u00a0(c),\u00a0<strong>Je\u2019Von Evans<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Dragon Lee<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>JD McDonagh<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Rusev<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Rey Mysterio<\/strong>. Night 2\u2019s main event \u2014 the World Heavyweight Championship match between\u00a0<strong>CM Punk<\/strong>\u00a0(c) and\u00a0<strong>Roman Reigns<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 will stream exclusively on the ESPN App.<\/p>\n<p>The full\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>\u00a0match card and viewing schedule can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC5CbxPetM5BqL32AjEgiZRCZ22kKojSmcq5amZFMCC4pxStvbbEpilBV5aMptWRpOnPlZxZQ-2FwAIReLZcYHqfmu2sC7jgCDBgcxZooMNR3r9luOg9OpHDGXoTo1xXjBYBg-3D-3DX0U1_lpiL1jYjST-2BlUk4G40GuSgBjyaVJiMpyKjI4NmswhWGv9SnxpHJstISRynrpQ-2BD3aYMMvBVOh6tjLVetnzyIxjrIteLzMiA4mcncwX47k-2BNxrAlY4RQZxP2bzgSRd8aZE0cCFhUSEIOL4pJWIm1ogf-2B4-2FcOtGVzjIIB97B9iKb9KaBVcZG2ZvaPOgdrKoZZHD7dlGZmV8yc4jUzQzAtFgwKfAHnVrK9rhMgn9lGKgKvIHnfakl7vo1l6d3Dg6ZZ-2FHRa1Arlc-2FFnqTHnpRfB-2BZHWyZWMmLXdo5XkCn0ErZfOYuETxyxaVy15Wx-2B1WxpUX0NldQV-2BNpvQFRlI2h-2Brn6Q-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC5CbxPetM5BqL32AjEgiZRCZ22kKojSmcq5amZFMCC4pxStvbbEpilBV5aMptWRpOnPlZxZQ-2FwAIReLZcYHqfmu2sC7jgCDBgcxZooMNR3r9luOg9OpHDGXoTo1xXjBYBg-3D-3DX0U1_lpiL1jYjST-2BlUk4G40GuSgBjyaVJiMpyKjI4NmswhWGv9SnxpHJstISRynrpQ-2BD3aYMMvBVOh6tjLVetnzyIxjrIteLzMiA4mcncwX47k-2BNxrAlY4RQZxP2bzgSRd8aZE0cCFhUSEIOL4pJWIm1ogf-2B4-2FcOtGVzjIIB97B9iKb9KaBVcZG2ZvaPOgdrKoZZHD7dlGZmV8yc4jUzQzAtFgwKfAHnVrK9rhMgn9lGKgKvIHnfakl7vo1l6d3Dg6ZZ-2FHRa1Arlc-2FFnqTHnpRfB-2BZHWyZWMmLXdo5XkCn0ErZfOYuETxyxaVy15Wx-2B1WxpUX0NldQV-2BNpvQFRlI2h-2Brn6Q-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1776365331890000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Fj35C5Jr3JR4zxxEATldW\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout WrestleMania week, ESPN will originate studio programming and live events from key locations across Las Vegas, including WWE World, Toshiba Plaza, Allegiant Stadium and Dolby Live at Park MGM. SportsCenter coverage will be led on site by\u00a0<strong>Randy Scott<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Gary Striewski<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Treavor Scales<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Joe Fortenbaugh<\/strong>, delivering live reporting, fan engagement and behind the scenes storytelling throughout the week. Scott, Striewski and Scales will explore WWE World and fan experiences across Las Vegas and will interview and talk with WWE Superstars on site, while Scales and Fortenbaugh will be positioned for post-match coverage and reaction throughout WrestleMania weekend.\u00a0<em>First Take<\/em>\u00a0will originate from Las Vegas as part of ESPN\u2019s on-site coverage, featuring\u00a0<strong>Shae Cornette<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Stephen A. Smith<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Kendrick Perkins<\/strong>\u00a0live Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. from Allegiant Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Coverage also includes No Contest Wrestling, hosted by\u00a0<strong>O\u2019Shea Jackson Jr.<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>TJ Jefferson<\/strong>, airing Thursday and Friday at 2 p.m. on ESPN2 during WrestleMania week, alongside the\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>\u00a0Kickoff Show, Countdown to\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>, Nights 1 and 2 of WrestleMania and the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>WWE Superstars will appear across ESPN platforms throughout WrestleMania week, with dozens of guest appearances spanning\u00a0<em>SportsCenter<\/em>,\u00a0<em>First Take<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Get Up<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Unsportsmanlike<\/em>,\u00a0<em>No\u2011Contest Wrestling<\/em>, ESPN Deportes programming and ESPN Social. Appearances throughout the week will include some of WWE\u2019s biggest names, including Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio,\u00a0<strong>Rhea Ripley<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Seth Rollins<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Charlotte Flair<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>AJ Lee<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Liv Morgan<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Becky Lynch<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Trick Williams<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Jade Cargill<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Dominik Mysterio<\/strong>\u00a0and Drew McIntyre, among others, leading into\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>\u00a0in Las Vegas.<\/p><div id=\"prowr-2767823608\" class=\"prowr-content-4 prowr-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: prowrestling_incontent_2 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"prowrestling_incontent_2\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"prowrestling_incontent_2\", slotId: \"prowrestling_incontent_2\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Additionally,\u00a0<strong>Joe Tessitore<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Peter Rosenberg<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Big E<\/strong>\u00a0will be featured in studio on ESPN platforms as part of WrestleMania week programming.<\/p>\n<p>As part of ESPN\u2019s broader WrestleMania week presence in Las Vegas, ESPN will also deliver a series of immersive on-site fan experiences designed to bring fans closer to WrestleMania. Activations include a WWE themed wedding experience marrying WWE superfans in ceremonies officiated by WWE Superstar\u00a0<strong>The Miz<\/strong>, as well as interactive installations within WWE World. Fans will be able to enter through a co-branded ESPN and WWE Tunnel Entrance, transforming WWE World into an immersive celebration of ESPN as the home of WrestleMania and WWE Premium Live Events. Additional experiences include a Top Rope Leap photo activation, allowing fans to jump from the ropes into a landing pad in their favorite wrestling pose, with digital photos captured and turned into collectible trading cards in collaboration with Topps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ESPN Social<\/strong><br \/>\nESPN social platforms will deliver multi-platform coverage throughout WrestleMania week. ESPN\u2019s social media specialists will be on site in Las Vegas at WWE World and both nights of\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>, capturing real-time moments, behind-the-scenes access and fan reactions from across the city.<\/p>\n<p>Coverage will include premium creator-led storytelling and influencer integrations, highlighted by ESPN Digital &amp; Social Commentator\u00a0<strong>Omar Raja<\/strong>\u00a0executing the Golden Ticket fan experience. ESPN will also leverage its relationship with OVO to incorporate whitelisted\u00a0<strong>Drake<\/strong>\u00a0tracks on TikTok and Instagram, elevating original WrestleMania video edits.<\/p>\n<p>Additional social activations include first-person POV coverage and fan storytelling with creator\u00a0<strong>Elizabeth Eats<\/strong>, WWE World and on-site coverage with the\u00a0<strong>Haroon Twins<\/strong>, and an ESPN Deportes-focused collaboration spotlighting Hispanic WWE Superstars with\u00a0<strong>SoyEduardoBates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>ESPN Social\u2019s comprehensive WrestleMania presence will span live event coverage, talent collaborations and culturally relevant storytelling across platforms throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ESPN.com<\/strong><br \/>\nESPN.com will provide comprehensive editorial coverage of\u00a0<em>WrestleMania 42<\/em>\u00a0throughout the week, featuring original reporting, long form features and historical storytelling from ESPN\u2019s WWE contributors.<\/p>\n<p>Feature stories include WrestleMania Rank: Top 10 WrestleMania Moments, part of ESPN\u2019s broader WrestleMania initiative, ranking the most iconic, show stopping moments across more than 40 years of WWE history. ESPN.com will also publish a feature by\u00a0<strong>Dotun Akintoye<\/strong>\u00a0examining how WWE Hall of Famer\u00a0<strong>Paul Heyman<\/strong>\u00a0transformed himself into a larger-than-life figure in sports entertainment, often at the expense of his personal relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Additional coverage, including previews and on-site reporting, will roll out across ESPN.com during WrestleMania week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ESPN\u00a0<\/strong><em><strong>WrestleMania<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a042 programming schedule<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"prowr-3791582159\" class=\"prowr-content-5 prowr-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: prowrestling_incontent_3 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"prowrestling_incontent_3\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"prowrestling_incontent_3\", slotId: \"prowrestling_incontent_3\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><strong>Date<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><strong>Show\/Event<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><strong>Where to Watch<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><strong>Time (ET)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">\n<div><strong>Thursday, April 16<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><em>SportsCenter<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN \/ ESPN2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>All editions<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>No-Contest Wrestling podcast<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>2 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"5\">\n<div><strong>Friday, April 17<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><em>SportsCenter<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN \/ ESPN2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>All editions<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>First Take<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>10 a.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>No-Contest Wrestling podcast<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>2 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>WrestleMania 42 Kickoff Show<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN2<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>5 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>2026 WWE Hall of Fame Induction<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>12 a.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"7\">\n<div><strong>Saturday, April 18<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><em>SportsCenter: AM<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>8 a.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>Countdown to WrestleMania 42<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN App<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>3 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>Countdown to WrestleMania 42<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN2 \/ ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>5 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>WrestleMania 42, Night 1 (First Hour)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN2 \/ ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>6-7 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>WrestleMania 42, Night 1<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>7 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>WrestleMania 42 Post Show<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>10 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>SportsCenter<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>11 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"7\">\n<div><strong>Sunday, April 19<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>\n<div><em>SportsCenter: AM<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>7 a.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>Countdown to WrestleMania 42<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>3 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>Countdown to WrestleMania 42<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN \/ ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>5 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>WrestleMania 42, Night 2 (First Hour)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN \/ ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>6-7 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>WrestleMania 42, Night 2<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>7 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>WrestleMania 42 Post Show<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN App*<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>10 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div><em>SportsCenter<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>ESPN<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div>12 a.m.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Available only to ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Powell&#8217;s POV:<\/strong><\/span> So the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony will only be available on ESPN Unlimited. It was previously listed as being on the ESPN app, but this press release specifies that it&#8217;s on the Unlimited side of the app. Perhaps R-Truth could break that down for me next time.<\/p>\n<p><i>(Jason Powell, founder and editor of ProWrestling.net, has covered pro wrestling full-time dating back to 1997. He hosts a weekly podcast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/podcast\/pro-wrestling-boom-podcast--3275525\">Pro Wrestling Boom<\/a>, and also appears regularly on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/category\/podcasts\/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast\/\">Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast<\/a>. Reach him via email at <a href=\"mailto:dotnetjason@gmail.com\">dotnetjason@gmail.com<\/a> and on social media via <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/prowrestlingnet.bsky.social\">@prowrestlingnet.bsky.social<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/prowrestlingnet\">x.com\/prowrestlingnet<\/a>. For his full bio and information on this website, click <a href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.net\/site\/about-us\/\">here<\/a>.)<\/i><\/p>\n<div id=\"prowr-20854690\" class=\"prowr-after-content prowr-entity-placement\"><a class=\"spreaker-player\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/show\/pwboom\" data-resource=\"show_id=3275525\" data-theme=\"light\" data-playlist=\"show\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"340px\">Listen to \"Pro Wrestling Boom Podcast\" on Spreaker.<\/a><script async src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/widgets.js\"><\/script><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":172522,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4],"tags":[5447,39,101],"class_list":["post-188580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-newsticker","category-wwe_news","tag-wm42","tag-wrestlemania","tag-wwe"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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