🔥 WrestleMania 42 – Night 1 Results

Chaos, Returns & Title Shocks Rock Las Vegas

Las Vegas lit up. The stage was set. And WrestleMania 42 kicked off with a night full of twists, returns, and unforgettable moments…

From jaw-dropping spots to shocking finishes—this was WrestleMania at its finest.

🎬 Match 1 – Six-Man Tag Team Opener

The Usos & LA Knight def. The Vision (Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed)

The energy was instant.

Logan Paul came out swinging with his usual athleticism, even hitting a springboard crossbody to the outside that wiped out everyone early and got the crowd buzzing.

Theory slowed things down with methodical offence, isolating Jimmy Uso—but the momentum flipped when Jey Uso made the hot tag, exploding into the ring with superkicks flying everywhere.

🔥 Main Highlights:

  • IShowSpeed nearly stole the spotlight with a chaotic top-rope splash attempt that missed by inches
  • Logan Paul hit a picture-perfect Frog Splash, but LA Knight broke the count at the last second
  • A double superkick from The Usos completely shifted control

🔥 Finish:
LA Knight caught Theory out of nowhere with the BFT, bringing the crowd to its feet.

👉 Winners: The Usos & LA Knight

💀 Match 2 – Unsanctioned War

Jacob Fatu def. Drew McIntyre

This was violent from the start—no feeling-out process, just pure destruction.

McIntyre launched Fatu into the barricade early, but Fatu responded by throwing Drew through a table at ringside, instantly escalating things.

Weapons came into play fast—chairs, kendo sticks, even steel steps.

🔥 Main Highlights:

  • McIntyre delivered a Claymore through a chair, but somehow Fatu kicked out
  • Fatu hit a running hip attack that crushed Drew against the barricade
  • Both men brawled into the crowd, turning the arena into a warzone

🔥 Finish:
Fatu climbed high and delivered a huge moonsault through a table, ending the chaos once and for all.

👉 Winner: Jacob Fatu

👑 Match 3 – Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way

Paige & Brie Bella def. Flair & Bliss, Bayley & Valkyria, and The Irresistible Forces (c)

Pure chaos. No tags needed—just nonstop action.

Every team had their moment to shine, with near falls coming from every angle.

🔥 Main Highlights:

  • Charlotte hit a moonsault to the outside, wiping out multiple teams
  • Bayley nearly stole it with a Rose Plant, broken up at 2.9
  • Alexa Bliss landed a Twisted Bliss, but chaos in the ring stopped the count

🔥 The Moment:
The arena ERUPTED when Paige’s music hit—a genuine WrestleMania shock.

She stormed in, took control instantly, and alongside Brie Bella hit the RamPaige.

👉 Winners (NEW Champions): Paige & Brie Bella

🔥 Match 4 – Women’s Intercontinental Championship

Becky Lynch def. AJ Lee (c)

A technical, emotional battle between two icons.

AJ targeted Becky’s neck early, trying to neutralise her offence, while Becky fired back with relentless strikes.

🔥 Main Highlights:

  • AJ locked in the Black Widow, forcing Becky to crawl inch by inch to the ropes
  • Becky countered a top-rope attack into a superplex + near fall
  • Multiple roll-up reversals had the crowd biting on every count

🔥 Finish:
Becky reversed one final counter into the Manhandle Slam, sealing it.

👉 Winner (NEW Champion): Becky Lynch

⚔️ Match 5 – Dream Match Showdown

Gunther def. Seth Rollins

This was a war of styles—precision vs punishment.

Gunther dominated early with brutal chops that echoed through the stadium, leaving Rollins’ chest completely torn up.

Rollins responded with speed, hitting a suicide dive followed by a springboard knee, swinging momentum.

🔥 Main Highlights:

  • A Falcon Arrow from Rollins nearly ended it
  • Gunther hit a massive powerbomb, but Rollins kicked out
  • Both men traded strikes in the middle of the ring to a roaring crowd

🔥 Turning Point:
Out of nowhere—Bron Breakker SPEARS Rollins out of his boots.

The crowd was stunned.

🔥 Finish:
Gunther immediately locked in the sleeper hold, and a weakened Rollins had no escape.

👉 Winner: Gunther

🌍 Match 6 – Women’s World Championship

Liv Morgan def. Stephanie Vaquer (c)

High stakes. High emotion.

Vaquer controlled early with sharp, technical offence, grounding Liv and slowing the pace.

But Liv refused to stay down.

🔥 Main Highlights:

  • Vaquer hit a devastating running knee, nearly retaining
  • Liv countered a submission attempt into a roll-up near fall
  • The crowd rallied behind Liv as she kept fighting back

🔥 Finish:
Liv dodged one final attack and hit Oblivion clean, shocking the champion.

👉 Winner (NEW Champion): Liv Morgan

🚨 Main Event – Undisputed WWE Championship

Cody Rhodes (c) def. Randy Orton

This felt massive from the start.

Slow, methodical, and filled with tension—two legends who knew each other too well.

🔥 Main Highlights:

  • Orton hit an early RKO out of nowhere—but Cody kicked out
  • Cody responded with a Disaster Kick + Cody Cutter combo
  • Multiple near falls had the entire arena on edge

🔥 Chaos Unfolds:

  • Pat McAfee got involved, creating confusion at ringside
  • Orton nearly capitalised, but Cody fought through the distraction

🔥 Finish:
Cody landed Cross Rhodes to retain in a hard-fought battle.

🔥 AFTER THE MATCH:
Orton snapped.

A cold, calculated PUNT KICK dropped Cody where he stood—ending Night 1 in shocking fashion.

👉 Winner (Still Champion): Cody Rhodes

⭐ Final Thoughts – WrestleMania Delivered BIG

This wasn’t just a show—it was a statement.

  • Returns that shocked the world
  • Matches that pushed limits
  • Moments that will define careers
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