The news is out that WrestleMania 42 will be hosted in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome on the weekend of April 11 and 12, 2026. The news broke during an episode of WWE SmackDown, hosted by none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, on February 21st.
Recently, Booker T had a chat about the WWE’s return to New Orleans for WrestleMania 42 during his “Hall of Fame” podcast. Below are some key points from his podcast:
When discussing the choice of New Orleans as the venue for WrestleMania 42, Booker T enthused, “Let me tell you man, there’s something special about having WrestleMania in New Orleans. The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is a beast of a place. It’s hard to top that, it’s nearly perfect. Besides, what I fondly remember about WrestleMania in New Orleans was the food. That week, I must have gained eight to 10 pounds, no kidding. Sharmell and I were indulging in the local cuisine every night. I’m eagerly awaiting that.”
Furthermore, he talked about the relationship between WWE and TNA, stating: “The collaboration between TNA and WWE is something I appreciate. It’s an alliance that perhaps should have happened earlier. Or, maybe this is the perfect moment for it.”
Here’s a highlight reel from the “Hall of Fame” Podcast where ‘The Rock’ & Cody Rhodes face off on SmackDown. [Insert embedded content]