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WWE Champion Facing Extended Absence After WrestleMania 42 in Surprise Move

WWE Champion Facing Extended Absence After WrestleMania 42 in Surprise Move

Summary

WWE Champion Drew McIntyre will not participate in future events after WrestleMania 42 as he will be filming a movie. Cody Rhodes is expected to take McIntyre's championship and face Randy Orton in a main event.

Key Facts

  • WrestleMania 42 features a main event match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.
  • Drew McIntyre will lose the WWE championship to Cody Rhodes in a match on Friday in Portland, Oregon.
  • McIntyre is scheduled to take a break from WWE after WrestleMania 42.
  • He will be filming a movie, a remake of "Highlander," directed by Chad Stahelski.
  • WrestleMania 42 will also feature a match between Roman Reigns and CM Punk.
  • Randy Orton became the No. 1 contender for the WWE championship after winning at the Elimination Chamber event.

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