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WWE WrestleMania 41 (2025) Night 1 PPV Live Preview: The Grandest Stage Awaits
April 19th, 2025 – The Spectacle Begins!
The Stage is Set for WrestleMania 41 Night 1
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, wrestling fans of all ages—WrestleMania 41 is finally upon us! The Showcase of the Immortals returns for another two-night extravaganza, and Night 1 promises to deliver an unforgettable spectacle. On Saturday, April 19th, 2025, the WWE Universe will descend upon State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for an evening of jaw-dropping action, shocking twists, and moments that will be etched in WrestleMania history forever.
With a stacked card featuring championship clashes, grudge matches, and dream encounters, WrestleMania 41 Night 1 is shaping up to be one of the most explosive installments in WWE history. So, let’s break down every confirmed match, analyze the rivalries, and predict what could go down under the bright lights of the Grandest Stage of Them All!
Confirmed Matches & Breakdowns
1. World Heavyweight Championship: Seth “Freakin” Rollins (c) vs. CM Punk – The Final Chapter?
The rivalry that has defined a generation reaches its climax.
For months, CM Punk and Seth Rollins have torn each other apart in a war of words, brawls, and mind games. After Punk’s shocking return to WWE in late 2024, he made it clear—he wanted the one title that has eluded him: the World Heavyweight Championship.
Rollins, the fighting champion who has carried the division on his back, refuses to let Punk walk in and take what he’s worked so hard to keep. With both men claiming to be the “Best in the World,” this match isn’t just about the title—it’s about legacy.
Prediction: Expect a 45-minute classic filled with near-falls, dramatic reversals, and possibly even interference from past rivals. Will Punk finally reclaim gold in WWE, or will Rollins cement himself as the undisputed workhorse of this era?
2. Women’s World Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch – The Man vs. The Eradicator
Two of WWE’s most dominant forces collide in a battle for supremacy.
Rhea Ripley has been an unstoppable force since capturing the Women’s World Championship, bulldozing through every challenger with her brutal strength and unrelenting aggression. But Becky Lynch, the ultimate opportunist, fought her way back to the top to earn this shot.
This is a clash of styles—Ripley’s raw power against Lynch’s technical mastery and resilience. With Judgment Day likely lurking at ringside, will Lynch overcome the numbers game, or will Ripley solidify her reign as the most dominant women’s champion of this generation?
Prediction: A show-stealing brawl with Lynch pushing Ripley to her absolute limit. Could we see a surprise return (Charlotte Flair?) to tip the scales?
3. Intercontinental Championship: Gunther (c) vs. Ilja Dragunov – The Ring General’s Greatest Test
A hard-hitting, European strong-style war for the ages.
Gunther’s historic Intercontinental Championship reign has been nothing short of legendary, but Ilja Dragunov is the one man who has pushed him to the brink before (see: their classic in NXT UK). Now, on the grand stage of WrestleMania, these two warriors will unleash pure violence.
This won’t be a wrestling match—it will be a fight. Chops, stiff strikes, and suplexes that shake the ring. Dragunov’s relentless energy against Gunther’s methodical brutality.
Prediction: A Match of the Night contender that could finally dethrone Gunther… or prove once and for all that he is untouchable.
4. The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & ??? – The Ultimate Wildcard
The Bloodline’s war reaches its boiling point.
After months of mind games, betrayals, and chaos, The Rock and Roman Reigns stand united against Cody Rhodes—but Cody isn’t walking into this alone. The big question: Who is his mystery partner?
Rumors are swirling:
- John Cena? (Final WrestleMania moment?)
- Stone Cold Steve Austin? (One last stunner?)
- Sami Zayn or Kevin Owens? (Former Bloodline foes?)
Whoever it is, this match will be pure electricity. The Rock’s first match in years, Roman’s dominance, and Cody’s quest for vengeance—this is storytelling at its finest.
Prediction: A wild, chaotic brawl with multiple swerves and a setup for Night 2’s main event.
5. United States Championship: Logan Paul (c) vs. LA Knight – YEAH! vs. The Maverick
Charisma, controversy, and chaos collide.
LA Knight has been on a warpath, demanding respect and finally getting his WrestleMania moment against the polarizing Logan Paul. Knight’s blue-collar grit against Paul’s athletic arrogance makes for a fascinating dynamic.
Paul’s high-flying antics and underhanded tactics will clash with Knight’s smash-mouth style. And with Paul’s entourage likely involved, will Knight overcome the odds and finally grab gold on the Grandest Stage?
Prediction: A surprisingly great match with Logan pulling out all the stops—but LA Knight’s time is now. YEAH!
6. Six-Pack Ladder Match for the Undisputed Tag Team Championships
High-flying, death-defying chaos.
The tag team division gets its WrestleMania spotlight in a Six-Pack Ladder Match featuring:
- The Usos (Seeking redemption)
- DIY (Ciampa & Gargano) (Underdog story)
- The Creed Brothers (Brute strength)
- Pretty Deadly (Unpredictable wildcards)
- A-Town Down Under (Theory & Waller) (Smug opportunists)
- The New Day (Veterans looking for one more run)
This will be absolute mayhem—ladders, broken bodies, and unforgettable spots. Who walks out with the gold?
Prediction: The Usos reclaim their throne, setting up a future clash with Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga.
7. Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio – Father vs. Son, One Last Time?
A family feud that never ends.
Dominik Mysterio has become one of WWE’s most hated heels, while Rey continues to fight for respect. With Judgment Day likely interfering, will Rey finally put his son in his place, or will Dom prove he’s truly surpassed his father?
Prediction: A emotional rollercoaster with Dom cheating to win—leading to Rey’s possible retirement.
Final Thoughts: Why WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Will Be Unmissable
From career-defining clashes to shocking returns, WrestleMania 41 Night 1 has all the ingredients to be an all-time great. The rivalries are personal, the stakes are sky-high, and the atmosphere will be electric.
Don’t miss it—Saturday, April 19th, 2025, LIVE on PPV!
What are your predictions? Who will steal the show? Let us know in the comments!
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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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?