Countdown to WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Live
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Get the latest breaking news, in-depth rivalry analysis from a panel of experts, and much more ahead of Night 1 of WrestleMania 42, as the action unfolds at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 will be headlined by Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton
The first installment of WrestleMania 42, Night 1, will emanate on April 18, from Allegiant Stadium. The show will feature a stacked card with seven matches, four of which have a title on the line.
The six-man tag team match between the Vision and the Usos will open the show, while the Undisputed title clash between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will headline the show.
The first hour of each night will air on ESPN2 and ESPN, respectively, in the United States. Additionally, the show will have an early start time of 6 PM ET/ 3 PM PT.
John Cena will host the 42nd edition, which will be held in Las Vegas, marking his first WWE appearance since retiring from in-ring competition at the December 2025 edition of SNME.
WrestleMania 42 NIGHT 1 Match Card– (APRIL 18, 2026)
- Opener: Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs The Usos (Jey & Jimmy) & LA Knight
- Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu – Unsanctioned match
- Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs Liv Morgan – Women’s World Championship
- AJ Lee (c) vs Becky Lynch – Women’s Intercontinental Championship
- Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) (c) vs Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs Nikki & Brie Bella – Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match
- Seth Rollins vs Gunther
- Main Event: Cody Rhodes (c) vs Randy Orton – Undisputed WWE Championship · Pat McAfee must leave WWE forever if Orton loses
When and where will WrestleMania 42 take place?
The 42nd edition of the PLE will be a two-night event on April 18 and 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who will headline Night 1 of the PLE?
Night 1 will be headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton.
Which matches will open Night 1 of Mania?
The six-man tag team match involving the Usos, LA Knight, IShowSpeed, and the Vision will open Night 1.
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