WWE Considering Additional Names For Intercontinental Title Ladder Match at WrestleMania 42

WrestleMania 42 might already have a stacked Intercontinental Title ladder match on paper — but behind the scenes, WWE isn’t done building it just yet.

After Penta retained the Intercontinental Championship on the March 30 episode of WWE RAW and announced he’ll defend the title in a ladder match, several challengers were quickly lined up. Names like Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Rusev, and JD McDonagh were all brought into the mix, making it look like the match was already set. But a new update suggests that’s not the full story.

According to WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select, WWE is still actively working on the structure of the ladder match — and the current lineup may not be final. The report indicates that internally, the match is being treated as a flexible attraction on the card, meaning changes can still happen depending on creative direction and roster availability in the final weeks before WrestleMania.

“Several established names from both SmackDown and AAA are still being considered for inclusion over the coming weeks.”

That detail is key. WWE is reportedly looking at bringing in recognizable talent from multiple brands — including SmackDown and even AAA — to boost the match’s overall star power and make it feel like a true WrestleMania spectacle. The idea isn’t just to fill spots — it’s to strengthen the match with bigger names and potentially surprise additions that can elevate the moment on the grand stage.

With ladder matches traditionally built around chaos, risk, and standout moments, this approach suggests WWE wants to make sure this one delivers at the highest level — even if that means making late adjustments. As of now, Penta is still set to walk into WrestleMania as champion — but the field around him is clearly still evolving.