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Five Matches WWE Should Book for Wrestlemania 2026
We are a few months away from WrestleMania and two weeks away from Elimination Chamber. Despite the excitement in the air from the WWE Universe, there is growing frustration internally as the WM card has been tough to navigate for the creative team.
Reports suggest Triple H does not have a concrete plan for the WM. As of this writing, there’s one match announced for the “Showcase of Immortals.” CM Punk will defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns, who won the Royal Rumble. The showcase between two future Hall of Fame players will headline one night of WM. This will be Reigns’ tenth main event in WrestleMania history, cementing his legacy even further. Look for these two to put on a clinic, but what about the rest of the card? Here are five matches I believe will take place at WM.
A Fatal-Four Way for the Undisputed Championship
WWE, we do not want or need another singles match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre of any kind. Having Rhodes win the Elimination Chamber match and choose would result in a sigh from the WWE Universe. I have a solution for that, which is to add two more superstars to the mix. The first one is Jacob Fatu, who has been wreaking havoc in the main event scene since returning to the blue brand months ago. The second one would be Sami Zayn, who fell short against Drew in Saudi Arabia at the Royal Rumble. During the main event of SmackDown, the Undisputed Champion interfered in hopes of deterring Cody from winning. That did not work, and it looks like we are headed towards the fifteenth (feels like it) match between the two. Having it as a fatal four-way for the title is something new and fresh that keeps the animosity alive between all competitors.
A Multi-Tag Team Ladder Match for the Women’s Tag Team Titles
This seems like a no-brainer given how stacked the division is. Throw in a ladder to climb and retrieve the belts, and this could be a match to steal the show. Have Rhea/Iyo face the Bella Twins, Charlotte/Alexa, Lash/Nia, and Bayley/Lyra. This would feature plenty of female superstars on the card and add some ample time; it could be a recipe for success.
Bianca Belair vs Jade Cargill for the Women’s World Title
This is all contingent on Belair making her return before WrestleMania, but this match would be electric. Reports suggest Triple H is still uncertain who Jade will face at WM, so why not be Bianca Belair? Belair has been out with a finger injury since last year’s Mania, and could miss out this time, though if Belair is healthy, these two would most certainly put on a show for the crowd.
Dominik Mysterio vs Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Championship
Like the previous match, this all depends on whether Chris Jericho returns to WWE before WM. He is still under contract with AEW, but it ends soon. As for the IC champ, Dominik has also been dealing with a shoulder injury as of late. In the case we could make this a reality, the promo battle between these two would be epic, as Mysterio would get heel heat instantly. Jericho would likely lose this match, but having him back on WWE soil would be awesome.
“El Original” Grande Americano vs El Grande Americano in a Mask vs Mask match
Who would have thought a Mask vs Mask match would be so intriguing in 2026? Well, that is what happens when two superstars with the same gimmick collide at ‘Mania. It is believed that Chad Gable is “El Original” Grande Americano, while Ludvig Kaiser is portraying El Grande Americano. When Gable was put on the shelf with an injury, Kaiser took over his gimmick and ran with it. One memorable moment in the Royal Rumble was when Gable returned with his gimmick and went face-to-face with Kaiser. Now, the two are likely headed toward a mask vs mask match. Whoever loses might face the consequences and get a rebrand after the ‘Mania season is over.
These are just five matches WWE could consider for their biggest event of the year. Whether or not they happen is anyone’s guess, but it would give them momentum. Let’s hope Triple H and the creative team can deliver this year.
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Arizona F Koa Peat nursing lower leg injury
Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) looks for a pass against Kansas Jayhawks during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026. Freshman forward Koa Peat sat out the second half of top-ranked Arizona’s 78-75 loss to No. 16 Texas Tech with a lower-body injury on Saturday in Tucson, Ariz.
“We’re gonna figure it out. It’s a lower leg deal,” Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd said of Peat’s injury. “I know (trainer Justin Kokoskie) and the doctors are on it and I’m sure they’ll do some testing and we’ll figure out where it’s at. But I don’t have anything other than that.”
Peat, who is a projected first-round NBA draft pick, finished with two points and a rebound in 11 minutes of action on Saturday.
He is averaging 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 25 games for Arizona (23-2, 10-2 Big 12), which has lost two in a row following a 23-game winning streak to start the season.
The Wildcats return to action on Wednesday against BYU (19-6, 7-5).
–Field Level Media
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Twisted Minds show grit in winning OWCS Pre-Season Bootcamp
A custom gaming keyboard backlit with red LED lights waits for tactile input before Manual took on Boone County in a Rocket League match, which was streamed on YouTube on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Twisted Minds overcame a two-map deficit in the semifinals before coasting to a 4-1 victory over Crazy Raccoon in the grand final of the Overwatch Champions Series Pre-Season Bootcamp on Sunday in Seoul.
Twisted Minds found themselves on the brink of elimination to Team Liquid in the semifinals after dropping a 2-1 setback on Lijiang Tower and 134.14m-85.66m decision on Esperanca. Twisted Minds, however, reversed course by posting a 3-0 win on Eichenwalde, a 3-1 victory on Havana and a 139.62m-45.31m triumph on Colosseo.
Twisted Minds had a much easier time of it versus Crazy Raccoon. They bolted out to a fast start, courtesy of a 2-1 win on Busan, 3-2 victory on Blizzard World and 139.62m-39.81m triumph on Colosseo. Crazy Raccoon briefly halted the momentum with a 2-1 win on Shambali Monastery, however Twisted Minds ended the match with a 138.31m-52.44m victory on Esperanca.
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Crazy Raccoon advanced to the grand final with a 3-2 triumph over Team Falcons. Crazy Raccoon won the first two maps and Team Falcons countered with two victories of their own before the latter rebounded with a 2-0 victory on Lijiang Tower.
Twelve teams took part in the $25,000 event that kicked off the 2026 Overwatch Champions Series. Teams from North America, the EMEA region, China, Japan and elsewhere in Asia were invited.
The single-elimination bracket saw teams seeded by regional and 2025 World Finals performance. Sunday’s grand final was a first-to-four-wins competition.
Overwatch Champions Series 2026 Pre-Season Bootcamp prize pool
1. $15,000 — Twisted Minds
2. $5,000 — Crazy Raccoon
3-4. $2,500 — Team Falcons, Team Liquid
5-8. No money — Team Peps, Weibo Gaming, T1, Virtus.pro
9-12. No money — Disguised, VARREL, Dallas Fuel, All Gamers
–Field Level Media
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Leylah Fernandez comes from set down to win in Dubai
Jan 20, 2026; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Leylah Fernandez of Canada in action against Janice Tjen of Indonesia in the first round of the women’s singles at the Australian Open at ANZ Arena in Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images Leylah Fernandez of Canada rallied to upset No. 13 Liudmila Samsonova 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in the opening round of the Dubai Duty Free Championship in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
With her loss in the two-hour, 52-minute match, Samsonova dropped to 0-5 in three-set matches in 2026.
Samsonova and Fernandez played a tough first set, punctuated by 11 deuce points spread over three games. It wasn’t until the 11th game of the set, with Fernandez serving at 5-5, that Samsonova was able to forge ahead with a break to take the lead, then serve for the win.
The second set was nearly a carbon copy with another late break. Samsonova was serving down 6-5 to stay in the set, but Fernandez broke serve to take the set.
In the third, Samsonova fell behind by two break points at 5-0 before Fernandez forged ahead for the win in the WTA 1000 event.
The only other seeded player in action Sunday was Czech Linda Noskova, a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 winner over Ann Li. Noskova withstood 13 aces from the American, also helped by winning points on 73% of her first serves.
Surviving another three-set match was Magda Linette of Poland, a 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 winner over Lulu Su of New Zealand.
With the top two women’s players in the world, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Iga Swiatek of Poland, pulling out of the Dubai tournament, Elena Rybakina of Ukraine is the top seed. She had a bye to the second round, and she will meet Kimberly Birrell of Australia, who topped Tatjana Maria of Germany. 6-4, 3-6, 7-5.
Also advancing to the second round were Janice Tjen of Indonesia, American Peyton Stearns, Elise Mertens of Belgium, Czech Barbora Krejcikova, Ella Seidel of Germany and Russia’s Diana Shnaider.
A trio of Americans — No. 2 seed Amanda Anisimova, No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 4 Jessica Pegula — all have a first-round bye and will make their tournament debuts in the second round on either Monday or Tuesday.
–Field Level Media
Arizona F Koa Peat nursing lower leg injury
Twisted Minds show grit in winning OWCS Pre-Season Bootcamp
