WrestleMania 42 Night One: New Champs, Blood Feuds, and a Shocking Pregnancy Announcement!
Las Vegas, NV – The Allegiant Stadium was electric as WrestleMania 42 kicked off Night One with a bang, featuring title changes, brutal unsanctioned violence, and a jaw-dropping personal revelation. Here’s how it all went down.
Opener: Star Power & High Stakes
The night began with a six-man tag match as LA Knight & The Usos defeated The Vision (Logan Paul & Austin Theory) & IShowSpeed. The finish saw Knight hit the BFT on Theory for the win. After the bell, a wild spot saw IShowSpeed launch a crossbody from the top rope, sending Logan Paul through the announce desk!
Unsanctioned Mayhem: Fatu vs. McIntyre
As expected, the Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu Unsanctioned Match was pure carnage. Weapons, tables, and even a staple gun came into play. In a stunning finish, Fatu planted McIntyre through a table with a moonsault off the top rope to secure the victory.
Women’s Tag Title Chaos
The Fatal 4-Way for the Women’s Tag Team Titles was turned upside down when an injured Nikki Bella (on crutches) couldn’t compete. She introduced Paige as her replacement for Brie Bella. In a shocking twist, Paige and Brie Bella pinned Alexa Bliss to win the titles, thanks to Nikki whacking Charlotte Flair with her crutch.
Singles Gold Changes Hands
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch dethroned AJ Lee after a hard-fought match, hitting the Man Handle Slam for the pinfall.
- Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan became the new champion, defeating Stephanie Vaquer after outside interference from Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez backfired, allowing Morgan to hit Oblivion for the win.
The Ring General’s Statement
In a hard-hitting clash, GUNTHER defeated Seth Rollins. The finish saw Bron Breakker return, spearing Rollins through the announce desk, which allowed GUNTHER to lock in a sleeper hold for the submission win.
The Shocker of the Night
Bianca Belair made a surprise appearance, interrupting John Cena’s attendance announcement (50,816 fans). After thanking the crowd, she dropped the bombshell: “I’m pregnant,” announcing her hiatus from in-ring competition.
Main Event: Rhodes vs. Orton
The night closed with Cody Rhodes retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship over Randy Orton (accompanied by Pat McAfee). The chaotic finish included:
- A surprise appearance by singer Jelly Roll, who elbow-dropped McAfee through a table.
- McAfee returning in a neck brace and referee shirt.
- Orton accidentally RKO’ing McAfee.
- Rhodes hitting Cross-Rhodes for the pin.
But the story didn’t end there. After the match, a vengeful Randy Orton smashed Rhodes with the title belt and delivered a vicious Punt Kick, closing the show with Orton standing tall, title in hand.
Final Verdict: Night One was a rollercoaster of title changes, shocking returns, and a heartwarming announcement, setting the stage for an explosive Night Two.
