WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Live Results: Las Vegas Hosts Epic Opening Night
WrestleMania 42 has kicked off with its first night in Las Vegas, delivering a spectacular card of seven matches and four championships on the line. The event is building steadily toward the highly anticipated main event between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Opening Match Sets the Tone
The night began with a thrilling six-man tag match that set an energetic tone early on. The Usos and LA Knight faced off against Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed in a crossover-heavy matchup blending established WWE talent with outside personalities.
Championship Matches Form the Core
The championship bouts are at the heart of the card. Stephanie Vaquer defends the Women’s World Championship against Liv Morgan, who earned her opportunity by winning the 2026 Royal Rumble, placing her directly into one of the biggest title matches of the weekend.
In another key title fight, AJ Lee put the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the line against Becky Lynch. The Women’s Tag Team Championship is contested in a Fatal 4-Way involving reigning champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend against The Bella Twins, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, and Bayley alongside Lyra Valkyria.
Non-Title Bouts Add Physical Edge
Outside the title picture, Seth Rollins faces Gunther in a singles match shaped by a personal rivalry, while Drew McIntyre meets Jacob Fatu in an unsanctioned bout, adding a more physical edge to the card.
Main Event Focus: Rhodes vs Orton
The focus remains firmly on the main event, where Cody Rhodes defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. Their feud escalated after Orton’s sudden attack following a contract signing, leaving Rhodes bloodied and shifting the rivalry into something deeply personal. Orton’s alignment with Pat McAfee has also played into the buildup, with McAfee positioning himself as a guiding presence for “The Viper” as he pursues a 15th world title.
Live Updates from the Arena
05:24 (IST) Apr 19: Becky Lynch defeats AJ Lee to win the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. AJ started strongly and controlled the early exchanges, but Lynch shifted momentum midway, forcing AJ onto the back foot. This marked AJ Lee’s first WrestleMania appearance in 11 years, with visible emotion during her entrance. Lynch closed it out with a decisive pin after a physical back-and-forth.
05:27 (IST) Apr 19: Gunther enters alone, sending a message ahead of Seth Rollins’ arrival. He soaked in the reaction, setting the tone early. This goes back to his return on Raw, where he blindsided Rollins and claimed Rollins isn’t on his level, calling himself the true “Ring General.”
05:30 (IST) Apr 19: Seth Rollins arrives as Gunther stands ready, eyes locked on him. Both stepped up immediately, with the referee trying to keep them apart before things spilled over, showing no interest in holding back.
05:38 (IST) Apr 19: Seth Rollins and Gunther go head-to-head in a brutal back-and-forth. The intensity is real, with both taking heavy damage and looking exhausted, leaving the match completely even with no clear edge.
Setting the Stage for Night 2
Night 1 sets the stage for the second half of WrestleMania 42, where CM Punk and Roman Reigns are scheduled to headline Night 2 for the World Heavyweight Championship. The action continues with more high-stakes matches and dramatic showdowns.
