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WWE Rivals Live 4/6/25: The Ultimate Preview of WrestleMania Fallout & Rising Feuds
By [Watchwrestling]
The road to WWE Rivals Live on April 6th, 2025 is paved with shattered alliances, brutal rivalries, and the lingering echoes of WrestleMania 41. The WWE Universe is still buzzing from the spectacle of The Showcase of the Immortals, but the action doesn’t stop there. WWE Rivals Live is set to deliver another explosive night of high-stakes showdowns, unexpected twists, and the next chapter in WWE’s most heated battles.
In this exclusive 2000+ word preview, we’ll break down every confirmed match, analyze the biggest storylines, and predict what’s next for WWE’s biggest superstars. From championship clashes to personal vendettas, April 6th, 2025 is shaping up to be a night you won’t want to miss.
🔥 Main Event: Undisputed WWE Universal Championship – Cody Rhodes vs. The Rock (WrestleMania Rematch)
The biggest story coming out of WrestleMania 41 was the brutal, emotionally charged war between Cody Rhodes and The Rock. After months of blood, sweat, and betrayal, Rhodes finally overcame The Great One in a No Holds Barred classic—but The Rock made it clear: this isn’t over.
At WWE Rivals Live, these two icons will collide once more, this time under Extreme Rules stipulations. The Rock has vowed to “end the Rhodes legacy once and for all,” while Cody is fighting to prove his WrestleMania victory was no fluke.
What to Expect:
- Brutal weapon spots – Chairs, kendo sticks, and possibly even thumbtacks.
- Outside interference? – Could The Bloodline resurface to tilt the odds?
- A definitive ending? – If The Rock loses again, does this truly mark the end of his in-ring career?
Prediction: Cody Rhodes retains, but The Rock delivers a post-match assault, setting up a future Hell in a Cell showdown.
💥 Grudge Match: Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa – The Bloodline Civil War
The once-unbreakable Bloodline has imploded. After Roman Reigns lost the Universal Title at WrestleMania 41, Solo Sikoa shockingly turned on him, declaring himself the new Tribal Chief. Now, the two Samoan warriors will go to war in a No Disqualification Match to determine who truly leads the family.
Key Story Points:
- Solo’s betrayal – Was this planned for months, or a spontaneous power grab?
- Roman’s vulnerability – For the first time in years, Reigns looks mortal. Can he reclaim his throne?
- The Wiseman’s role – Where does Paul Heyman stand in this war?
Prediction: Roman Reigns wins after a brutal battle, but Jacob Fatu debuts post-match to lay out both men, signaling a new era for The Bloodline.
🏆 WWE Women’s World Championship – Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch
Rhea Ripley has dominated the women’s division for over a year, but Becky Lynch is back with a vengeance. After Lynch won the WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal, she invoked her title shot at WWE Rivals Live.
Why This Matters:
- Rhea’s historic reign – Can she surpass Bianca Belair’s record?
- Becky’s last shot? – If Lynch loses, will she step away from WWE?
- Judgment Day interference? – Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh could play a factor.
Prediction: Rhea Ripley retains via dirty tactics, leading to a Last Woman Standing Match at Backlash.
⚡ Intercontinental Championship – Gunther (c) vs. Ilja Dragunov
Two of the most hard-hitting competitors in WWE history will collide once again as Gunther defends his Intercontinental Championship against Ilja Dragunov. Their past encounters in NXT were legendary, and now, they bring their war to the main roster.
What Makes This Must-See:
- Brutal strikes – These two don’t hold back. Expect a physical masterpiece.
- Gunther’s record reign – Will Dragunov be the one to finally dethrone him?
- Future World Title implications – The winner could be next in line for Seth Rollins’ belt.
Prediction: Gunther barely escapes with the title after a 20+ minute classic, setting up a future trilogy match.
🤼 Tag Team Turmoil: The Creed Brothers vs. The Judgment Day
The Creeds have been on a tear since their main roster call-up, and now they get their biggest test yet against Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh of The Judgment Day. With R-Truth & The Miz lurking as potential challengers, this could determine the next Tag Team Title contenders.
What’s at Stake:
- Tag Team Title shot – The winners could face Awesome Truth next.
- Judgment Day’s dominance – Can they rebound after WrestleMania losses?
- Creeds’ breakout moment – A win here makes them top contenders.
Prediction: The Creed Brothers win clean, signaling a new era for WWE’s tag division.
🔮 Wildcard Match: LA Knight vs. AJ Styles – Career vs. Career
In a shocking twist, LA Knight and AJ Styles will face off in a Loser Leaves WWE Match. After months of personal attacks, this feud has reached its boiling point.
Why This Is Huge:
- AJ’s future – Could this be his final WWE match?
- LA Knight’s momentum – A loss could derail his main event push.
- Surprise returns? – Could Gallows & Anderson or even John Cena get involved?
Prediction: LA Knight wins, but AJ Styles gets a hero’s farewell, teasing a future Hall of Fame induction.
🎤 Final Thoughts & Predictions for WWE Rivals Live 4/6/25
This is one of the most stacked post-WrestleMania cards in years, with every match carrying major implications. Here’s what we’re most excited about:
✅ The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes II – Will The Great One get his revenge?
✅ Bloodline Civil War – Who emerges as the true Tribal Chief?
✅ Women’s Title Showdown – Can Becky Lynch reclaim her throne?
✅ Gunther vs. Dragunov – A potential Match of the Year candidate.
Final Prediction: WWE Rivals Live will set the stage for Backlash 2025, with new rivalries emerging and legends solidifying their legacies.
🚨 How to Watch WWE Rivals Live – April 6th, 2025
📅 Date: Saturday, April 6th, 2025
📍 Location: Madison Square Garden, New York
⏰ Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
📺 Where to Watch: Peacock (US), WWE Network (International), PPV
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Very good show
I think his Ic run being so long hurt him as a credible world champion. It’s like he fought all the same guys and crushed them for a mid card belt now we are supposed to believe they are an actual challenge to him as a world champion? Lol when they took the intercontinental title off of him they should have moved him to SmackDown and put a new list of challengers in front of him. And moved Cody and the WWE championship to raw
Very good episode,
imagine being deluded enough to think a multi billion dollar company with guys who literally have wrestling in their blood hot shoted a heel turn storyline because they booked themselves into a corner. are you serious dude? that is the most ridiculous thing i have read in a minute lol. good luck bro.
Great episode.
Punk/Cody was there for the taking and Cena could’ve gone up against Gunther.
They knee jerked a heel turn because they booked themselves into a nepotism corner
Very good show
honestly don’t get the hate. like sure, there’s no major story here YET. But Punk/Rollins/Reigns has a lot of potential to be a high quality match. I’m legit looking forward to it and love that these three have wound up in a match together.
Great episode.
The triple threat match between them at Wrestlemania is gonna be awesome. Super stoked for this match
Great show
Let’s mention the women’s match in every live/hate challenge. Easiest task for this group of “journalists” ever. Each one of these love/hates are more embarrassing than the last. We get it, women’s wrestling is amazing and should main event every show and if a women’s match is bad it’s because where it is on the card or the booking it’s never the talent, all the women are top tier wrestlers.
Very good show
You wanna find out who the real simps and shills are? Mark down anybody who defends that main event match! Even the diehard AEW fans are crapping on that main event. It was terrible.
This Moxley stuff is stinking out the entire show and the dude seems to think he is Brock Lesnar.
The sad part is that this wasn’t a terrible show overall and with all things taken into an account. But at the end of the day, a bad ending can ruin a whole show for a lot of people. “Game of Thrones season 8” style.
Great show
So the crux of it all is that the PLE started strong…then ended with a sour belch.
The fans most remember how you left them and the fans are going to remember this show with a resounding “bleh”!
And any casual fan who watched with their buddies who are more diehard fans, may have left the viewing saying aloud, “That guy was pretty good. He should go to WWE”.
Great show.
I’ve said before but I think one of the issues here is that Tony is a massive fan of NJPW and often looks to emulate their PPV card structure. NJPW cards typically build to a climax with the big matches back to back and tend not to feature cool down matches or spots. Problem is western audiences haven’t been conditioned for that over the last 40 years, so often results in burnout. Personally I would have laid out the card like below giving breathing spaces, opening with the Steel Cage match and building to the Hollywood Ending as the main event.
Storm vs. May
Mox vs. Cope
Hangman vs. MJF
Hurt Syndicate vs. Outrunners
Takeshita vs. Omega
Swerve vs. Ricochet
Okada vs. King
Mone vs. Watanabe
Ospreay vs. Fletcher
Great episode.
Very good show, but the ending is what people remember. WWE ended Elimination Chamber with a huge heel turn. AEW ended Revolution with that abominable ending.
it doesn’t totally undo a great show, but it might have done more harm than good.
Very good show
I can already see Trips the mark statues, Trips the mark with a 20 minutes speech, the camera focusing onTrips the mark every 30 seconds when he is on the crowd.
Great show.
I’m glad they are bringing it back to a nice venue. The idea of hosting it immediately after Smackdown is insane. Why not put a highlight show or broadcast the Hall of Fame instead of airing Smackdown that week.
best of the best
Very good show tonight
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clickbait
It’s good
Yes
Loving it
Fantastic Article
Raw vs SD
The only switches from Raw vs SD were Breakker, and Jax?
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw.
Super excited about Kiana James to Raw. She’s been great on NXT so hopefully they don’t ruin her momentum.
I dunno what the Final
I dunno what the Final Testament want, but at this point I am afraid to ask.
Save yourself time and money a
Save yourself time and money and just say everyone on smackdown will stay on smackdown, everyone on raw will stay on raw. What clown wrote this episode?!
Willow should NOT lose
Willow should NOT lose to Moñe at Double or Nothing.
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni,
I love the work Mariah’s done with Toni, but Ngl I would also love her just gal-palling around with Mina for a spell
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW.
I’m all in on joshi invasion of AEW. I’m kinda down for joshi invasion of all promotions honestly
Danielson is also a 21st century
That line makes me laugh like Danielson is also a 21st century wrestler
I’ve never heard of.
Uhg, some other random wrestler from a promotion I’ve never heard of.
This is going to be a squash match right?
Wait, Anna Jay isn’t in Dark Order?
not even the security guard
not even the security guard with the hogan beard is dragging me out of daily’s rn
Kurt V Bret V Perfect
Three other Ospreay dream matches
V Kurt V Bret V Perfect
I have never seen mina before.
I have never seen mina before…. But from the entrance alone i am a fan
I’ve ever seen. Good lord
Anna Jay one of the finest women I’ve ever seen. Good lord
May gets all the ladies.
May gets all the ladies.
Daily’s Place just feels right
Anna Jay match in Daily’s Place just feels right
Is Mina’s theme
Is Mina’s theme a rip of Danza Kaduro? 🕺🏻
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring,
I enjoy Fallon’s work in ring, and her character work. I just wish she didn’t scream so much- every single move.
Was late tuning in tonight,
Was late tuning in tonight, went and watched the women’s title match, Tatum showed up and showed tf out. Sad she didn’t win but the sky’s the limit
Jensen getting back together
first step to Briggs and Jensen getting back together
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up,
I wonder if Fallon Henley gets called up, she’s not really in any important angles in NXT.
John Cena style
Jasmyn has that chiseled chin. John Cena style
“Thank you, Trish Jacey”
Jacey Jayne wants Thea to say “Thank you, Trish Jacey”
What a woman
Her weave fallen off and her not skipping a beat. What a woman. I’m all in on jaida parker
Jaida to get her feet
This OTM side quest was good for Jaida to get her feet wet but her ceiling is sooo much higher than Lucien, Bronco & SCRYPTS
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship.
Really don’t like that it’s the Women’s NXT North American Championship. Besides being an awkward mouthful, it’s too derivative of Men’s midcard title.
Gratitude is not an option
“Gratitude is not an option but a debt that you will repay to me” lmao damn Jacy sounds so badass and ominous 😭
She’s got a really bright future.
Jaida’s only been doing this for a year and a half. She’s got a really bright future.
I love the implied narrative that
I love the implied narrative that it’s Nattie who is singlehandedly selling out a WWE tour of Europe
All these talks about call-ups,
All these talks about call-ups, I feel Jacy Jayne is more overdue than most. One of the best character workers around.
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week
I feel like Jaida has been winning every week for a while now but it hasn’t really gotten her anywhere lol
Booker’s about to faint during
Booker’s about to faint during the sexiest contract signing of all time.
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING
SOMEONE CLIP THAT LEXIS KING PART IN THE NXT SHOP COMMERCIAL AND MAKE IT A MEME
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done
So.. Natalya had a ton of work done on her face right? She had some weird angles to it when the camera followed her walking
Any recognise the photographer
Any recognise the photographer in the Baron/Lexis segment?