WWE fans, we’re almost done traveling the road to WrestleMania. The epic two-night spectacle, easily described as the Super Bowl of professional wrestling, will surely have Las Vegas in a figure-four leglock. This year marks the 41st anniversary of the epic wrestling event, which is expected to draw massive viewership numbers.
The winners of this year’s Royal Rumble matches — Jey Uso and Charlotte Flair — picked their opponents for the big show, with Uso setting his sights on the Ring General, Gunther, for the World Heavyweight Championship belt, and Flair challenging WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton for the title.
That was only the beginning of what has turned out to be a wild couple of months. After John Cena won the five-person match, which pitted Drew McIntyre, Seth “Freakin'” Rollins, Damian Priest, Logan Paul and Cena against each other, with Cena coming out the victor.
Cena chose Cody Rhodes as his opponent in WrestleMania 41 and shocked the world when he turned heel at the whim of the Final Boss himself, The Rock, and assaulted Rhodes, leaving him a bloody mess in the ring. This has left everyone wondering if Cena, who is in the middle of his farewell tour, will break records and win the WWE Championship title a 17th time. Or will Rhodes maintain his dominance?
There’s one other huge storyline that will come to a head in the two-night wrestling extravaganza: Roman Reigns will face off against CM Punk and Seth “Freaking” Rollins in a Triple Threat match. Significant heat has been generated between these three, and their fight will be a must-watch.
What makes this an even more impactful battle is the fact that this is Punk’s first-ever time appearing in a main event match at WrestleMania, and he’s cashed in a favor to have his best friend (and Roman Reigns’s wise man) Paul Heyman in his corner during all of it.
That sounds like a lot, yet this scratches the surface of what will surely be an event for the books. Read on to learn how to stream WrestleMania 41 and how using a VPN may enhance your viewing experience.
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CM Punk confronts Roman Reigns in the ring during an episode of WWE Smackdown.
WrestleMania 41 date, start time and match card
WrestleMania 41 will stream in English and Spanish on Peacock on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT each day.
Here’s the impressive match card for the two-night event:
- Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship
- IYO SKY vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley for the Women’s World Championship
- Gunther vs. Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship
- Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women’s Championship
- Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
- Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles
- LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu for the United States Championship
- Jade Cargill vs. Naomi
- Bron Breakker vs. Penta vs. Finn Bálor vs. Dominik Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship
- Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano
- Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre
How to watch WrestleMania 41 in the US
The two-night wrestling extravaganza will stream exclusively on Peacock in the US. Subscriptions start at $8 per month.
It’s worth noting the confusion this may cause, considering how Netflix has become the exclusive home for WWE Raw. However, NBC Universal, the streamer’s parent company, has a long-running deal with WWE that states all Premium Live Events will be distributed primarily on Peacock. So, US residents will need a subscription to the platform if they want to watch WrestleMania 41.
How to watch WrestleMania 41 Outside of the US
WWE fans outside of the US will be able to stream WrestleMania 41 on Netflix, since the aforementioned deal WWE has with NBC Universal applied only to the US.
Netflix subscribers in the following countries will be able to watch the two-night event live:
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and United Kingdom.
Netflix recently increased its subscription prices. The ad-based plan is $8 a month, the Standard plan is $18, and the streamer’s Premium plan is $25. If you’re a premium subscriber who wants to share your account with someone outside your household, you’ll have to pay an extra fee of $8.
How to watch WrestleMania 41 with a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with your favorite shows while away, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 35% — the equivalent of $8.32 a month — if you get an annual subscription.
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