Backstage news regarding WWE WrestleMania 42 plans for Seth Rollins being changed

As seen during the March 30th 2026 edition of WWE RAW at Madison Square Garden, Seth Rollins vs. Gunther was officially confirmed for WWE WrestleMania 42, despite rumors of Bron Breakker being in the building. Rollins vs. Breakker and Gunther vs. Rey Mysterio were reportedly planned for WrestleMania until Breakker and Rey suffered injuries.

The decision behind how the Rollins vs. Gunther match was booked reportedly sparked internal debate over the best direction for both performers. According to WrestleVotes Radio, some within the creative team pushed for Rollins to continue his Vision storyline instead of pivoting to a match with Gunther. Others were focused on ensuring Gunther had a spot on the WrestleMania card after his previously planned bout with Rey fell through.

Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline.com noted the following about plans for Rollins…

“The plan was for Rollins to face either Bronson Reed or Logan Paul, after Breakker was injured. At Elimination Chamber, with Rollins costing Paul the match, that appeared to be the direction. But we were told the Gunther was either right before or right after Chamber, a decision made when Reed went down with the torn biceps.”

Meltzer also stated that Breakker has been cleared for a couple of weeks but WWE decided to not “rush” him back into a storyline with Rollins for WrestleMania. Meltzer speculated that Breakker could end up costing Rollins the WrestleMania match with Gunther.