WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque established clear performance-based criteria for WrestleMania main event selection during the Elimination Chamber 2025 post-show press conference, emphasizing that no match – including women’s bouts – receives automatic headlining status.
Addressing media questions about potential main event positioning, Levesque articulated a philosophy centered on competitive merit rather than predetermined scheduling decisions.
It’s always possible. As we build this, nothing is locked into any spot. As we build this, what resonates the most will become the main events, so nothing is locked in.
The 14-time world champion elaborated on his expectations for the entire roster, challenging performers to prove their worthiness through consistently compelling performances regardless of their allocated screen time.
Let everybody fight over the spot. Let them get out there and challenge themselves. When you have a moment on TV, I don’t care if it’s 30 seconds, a minute, or 20 minutes, show me why you should be in the main event. Take it. Make it undeniable.
Levesque specifically addressed the topic of women’s matches potentially closing WrestleMania, rejecting the notion that such positioning should be granted based on historical or representational considerations rather than audience engagement.
I don’t believe in giving anybody a spot. ‘Oh, the women get the main event spot.’ It’s nice if it’s the most interesting thing on the show and is getting the biggest reaction. When I put them in main events, it’s because of that. They earn that right.
This perspective aligns with Levesque’s broader creative approach, which has consistently emphasized organic audience reaction and storytelling quality as primary factors in determining match placement and creative direction.
With WrestleMania 41 approaching, multiple high-profile matches are under development, including the confirmed championship match between Cody Rhodes and the newly heel-turned John Cena. Additionally, following her Elimination Chamber victory, Bianca Belair will challenge for a women’s championship, while other significant programs continue developing across both brands.
The main event selection process will likely intensify in coming weeks as storylines evolve and audience reactions help determine which matches generate the strongest momentum heading into WWE’s showcase event.