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WWE WrestleMania 42 Results and Highlights for Night One (Saturday)

What will happen when The American Nightmare defends the WWE Championship against The Viper at the Showcase of the Immortals?
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Randy Orton
Randy Orton | WWE

The Showcase of the Immortals returns to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the second year in a row with WWE WrestleMania 42.

In the night one main event of WrestleMania 42, Cody Rhodes will defend the WWE Championship against Randy Orton, who defeated Rhodes inside the Men's Elimination Chamber match to punch his ticket to Las Vegas. Orton was initially set to take on Drew McIntyre until Rhodes managed to defeat him to win back the WWE Championship on SmackDown.

Randy Orton decided to listen to the voices and violently attack Cody Rhodes on the road to WrestleMania. While it was meant to be a heel turn, the WWE Universe doubled down on their love for The Viper, forcing WWE's hand to introduce Pat McAfee into the storyline in a desperate attempt to get Orton booed when he faces Rhodes on Saturday night. Will it pay off? We'll find out soon enough.

Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes
Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes | WWE

While Drew McIntyre expected to be in the main event of WrestleMania as champion, Jacob Fatu made sure that didn't happen when he cost McIntyre the title against The American Nightmare. Things between Fatu and McIntyre have gotten extremely personal, and now the two men will face off later tonight in an Unsanctioned match.

The next match might not be unsanctioned, but there's so much bad blood there that it very well could have been. Tonight's card will see AJ Lee return to WrestleMania for the first time in over a decade to defend the Women's Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch. These two women have been at each other's throats since last September. Will they finally be able to settle their differences on the grandest stage of them all?

While Lynch and Lee's rivalry might be coming to an end, it feels like the rivalry between Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgan is just getting started. La Primera will defend her Women's World Championship against this year's Women's Royal Rumble winner, Liv Morgan. The hatred brewing between these two performers is palpable, but only one woman can leave Las Vegas with the gold.

Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan | WWE

Just months ago, Seth Rollins was riding high as World Heavyweight Champion, but a shoulder injury sidelined the Visionary for several months before getting cleared to return to the ring in time for WrestleMania. While Rollins has been focused on trying to dismantle his former stable, The Vision, a roadblock by the name of Gunther stands in his path. If this match gets time, it could easily steal night one from an in-ring standpoint.

Also scheduled for tonight's show, the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles are on the line as the Irresistible Forces defend the gold against three different teams in a fatal four-way, and The Usos will team with LA Knight to take on Austin Theory, Logan Paul, and IShowSpeed.

Scroll down for quick results of WWE WrestleMania 42 Night One.

WWE WrestleMania 42 Night One results:

Night One of WWE WrestleMania 42 kicks off with the host of this weekends event, John Cena. Cena speaks about this polarizing reactions regarding this show and wants to know who will step up and deliver this evening. Cena welcomes everyone to the event as the pyro goes off and it's time for our opening contest.

The Usos and LA Knight defeated Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed. LA Knight and IShowSpeed kick off the match, Speed hits a nice bodyslam that has little effect, and he quickly tags out to Logan Paul. Jimmy Uso would be tagged in, and it wouldn't take long for Paul to tag out to Austin Theory as the pace of the match slows down.

IShowSpeed's involvement thus far has been quick moves and tags; he hasn't been in the ring for any serious length of time. The closing moments of the match saw Speed hit a twirling headscissors on Jimmy Uso. LA Knight tries to hit Speed with a BFT, but he shoves him off, and Knight knocks Paul off the apron. Theory yells at Speed and eats a BFT from Knight, who pins Theory for the victory.

After the match, Paul screams at Speed, blaming him for the loss, and lays him out. He plans to put him through the commentary table, but The Usos and LA Knight return to the ring and help out, hitting Paul with the 1D. Knight places Paul on the table, and Speed dives off the top turnbuckle post with a frog splash through the commentator's table. Jey Uso runs it back and all four men Yeet with the WWE Universe.

Unsanctioned Match: Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre. This match starts at ringside as Fatu immediately tosses McIntyre over the barricade into the time keeper's area before retrieving multiple tables out from under the ring. Fatu also grabs a tool chest and empties it into the ring. McIntyre is able to take advantage and slingshots Fatu's throat into the steel underneath the ring.

McIntyre's brother gives him his phone at ringside. In a callback, he's tweeting another video from the match, which you can see below.

The match would eventually get in the ring as Fatu and McIntyre would beat on each other with a variety of weapons. Fatu would end up in firm control, whipping McIntyre with a belt, which is payback for McIntyre doing the same to him on a recent episode of SmackDown. Fatu tries to use the toolbox, but McIntyre hits him with a Claymore instead. Fatu kicks out at two.

The closing moments of the match see a table set up in the ring. Fatu is looking to put McIntyre through it from the top rope, but McIntyre tosses Fatu off the top rope and onto another table set up at ringside. Fatu recovers, hits McIntyre with the toolbox, laying him out on the table in the ring before hitting the Mighty Moonsault to score the pinfall victory.

Brie Bella and Paige (w/ Nikki Bella) defeated Nia Jax and Lash Legend, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, and Bayley and Lyra Valkyria to become the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions. The Bella Twins come out last. Nikki announces she wasn't able to get cleared, but she called in an old friend, and out comes the returning Paige, who gets the biggest pop of the night so far.

One woman from each team is in the match at once, starting things out with Brie, Lyra, Charlotte, and Nia. Once the match gets going, there are plenty of tags between teams, but Paige has yet to get into the match. Brie has attempted to tag out multiple times, but keeps getting stopped, much to the crowd's chagrin. Paige finally gets the hot tag and takes out everyone in the ring. Paige hits the Paige Turner on Valkyria, but Bayley breaks up the pinfall.

The closing moments of the match saw Flair and Bliss have firm control of Paige, leading to Nikki pulling Charlotte out of the ring and beating her with her crutch. This distracted Bliss for a moment, so when she went to hit Twisted Bliss, Paige got her knees up, hit Bliss with the RamPaige, and scored the pinfall victory for her team.

The Wonder Years take the stage to play Becky Lynch to the ring for her title match. AJ Lee, on the other hand, is accompanied by a bunch of kids dressed up and skipping just like the champ. It's a very cute entrance.

Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee to become the new WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion. It doesn't take long before the two women start brawling around ringside. Once things get back in the ring, Lynch tries to cheat and remove the turnbuckle, but the referee, Jessika Carr, is having none of it and puts the turnbuckle pad back on as Lynch screams at her.

When the match slows its pace, Lynch takes control of the champion. Lee tries to fight back, but Lynch has a counter for everything Lee is throwing at her tonight. Lynch hits the Manhandle Slam, but Lee kicks out at two. Lynch and Carr get into a shoving battle, which allows Lee to get a nearfall as well. Both women are down; this is anybody's match at this point.

The closing moments of the match saw Lynch once again expose the turnbuckle and pull Carr into the corner as Lee rushed in. Once the referee moves out of the way, Lynch slams Lee's head right into the exposed steel. Becky follows this up immediately and hits Lee with another Manhandle Slam to score the pinfall victory.

Gunther defeated Seth Rollins. The Ring General brutally attacks Rollins right out of the gate, drawing massive boos from the WWE Universe. Stop us if you heard this one, but the action heads to the ringside area, and the two men brawl around the commentary tables. Rollins gets the upper hand before the two men get in the ring to continue the match.

Once in the ring, Gunther and Rollins take turns in control of the matchup. At one point, Rollins takes on Gunther in a chop battle and actually gets the better of him. The crowd loved that. Eventually, the tide turns in the match, and it's all Gunther for a portion of the contest. Rollins would come back with a Pedigree and a Stomp, but Gunther still kicks out at two.

The closing moments of the match saw Seth Rollins stomp Gunther's head into the commentary table. As the referee checked on Gunther, Bron Breakker returned, spearing Rollins in half at ringside before tossing him back into the ring. Gunther returns to the ring and locks Rollins in the rear-naked choke until he passes out to secure the win.

After the match, Breakker runs down the ramp again and hits Rollins with another spear. Paul Heyman comes out on the stage and hugs Breakker before raising his hand.

WWE honors this year's Hall of Fame Inductees in front of the live crowd. AJ Styles and Stephanie McMahon are brought out last. The other inductees were already standing on the stage.

Both Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer get special entrances for the evening. Morgan does choreography on the stage to her new theme song. Vaquer has a cool entrance, with rose petals falling from the roof of the venue onto the train of her entrance gear.

Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer to become the new WWE Women's World Champion. Morgan attacks Vaquer immediately, and the action briefly shifts over into the ringside area before they reenter the ring. The match is pretty even for the most part in the early going. At one point, Vaquer hits Morgan with her own move, ObLIVion, but only gets a two count.

Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez come to ringside. Perez distracts the referee while Rodriguez gets physically involved, allowing Morgan to hit Vaquer with ObLIVion, but also only gets a two count. Vaquer tried to overcome the numbers game, but couldn't pull it off. The finish of the match saw Morgan hit Vaquer with a second ObLIVion to score the pinfall victory.

After the match, Dominik Mysterio hits the ring to celebrate Morgan's big title win.

John Cena comes out to announce tonight's attendance: 50,816

Before Cena can leave, Bianca Belair makes her shocking return to the company after being out for a year with a serious knuckle injury and joins Cena in the ring. Belair thanks the fans for all their love and support while she's been out. Belair announces another surprise: she's pregnant. John Cena hugs her. Cena now says the attendance is 50,817, including Belair's baby.

Pat McAfee and Randy Orton both entered the match separately. McAfee was booed out of the building, and Orton was largely cheered. Cody Rhodes had a very cool entrance showcasing the evolution of his character, but the crowd didn't really react positively or negatively. They sounded surprisingly indifferent.

Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton (w/ Pat McAfee) to retain the WWE Championship. Pat McAfee attacks Cody Rhodes before the match begins in the back of the head with a microphone. It backfires, however, and Rhodes lays out McAfee with a Cross Rhodes, much to the delight of the crowd. Rhodes tosses McAfee out on the ring and puts him on the commentary table.

Jelly Roll shows up and hits McAfee with an elbow drop through the table. Medics come out and put McAfee on a stretcher as the crowd chants, "You deserve it!" Now the match officially begins. The in-ring action is moving at a slow, methodical pace. The commentary team is playing up the reports that Orton was dealing with an injury heading into tonight's matchup.

After a brawl on the outside, Orton gets busted open, and Rhodes targets The Viper's forehead as they return inside the ring. Rhodes connects with a Disaster Kick, but Orton kicks out at two. Cody attempts to hit Orton with an RKO, but Orton reverses it into a Cross Rhodes for a two count of his own. Rhodes would eventually hit the RKO, but alas, Orton managed to kick out at two. A couple of minutes later, Randy Orton finally hits an RKO of his own, and Rhodes kicks out at two as well.

The closing moments of the match see Rhodes poke Orton in the eyes, The Viper can't see and hits referee Charles Robinson with an RKO. Rhodes is now bleeding as well. Cody hits Orton with a low blow but can't capitalize and Orton hits him with another RKO. McAfee comes out in a neck brace and a referee shirt but Orton only gets a two count.

Orton appears frustrated and RKOs McAfee, allowing Rhodes to take advantage and hits Orton with a Cross Rhodes as the other referee comes to and counts the three.

After the match, Orton takes the Title out of Rhodes' hands and clocks him with it. Orton listens to the voices and hits Rhodes with a punt. The Viper poses with the Title as WrestleMania 42 Night One goes off the air.

WWE WrestleMania 42 Night One quick results:

  • The Usos and LA Knight defeated Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed
  • Unsanctioned Match: Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre
  • Brie Bella and Paige defeated Nia Jax and Lash Legend, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair, and Bayley and Lyra Valkyria to become the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions
  • Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee to become the new WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion
  • Gunther defeated Seth Rollins
  • Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer to become the new WWE Women's World Champion
  • Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton to retain the WWE Championship
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Matt Black
MATT BLACK

Matt Black got involved in the wrestling media industry over two decades ago, covering WWE video games released by Acclaim, THQ, and 2K. He has been covering professional wrestling for multiple digital outlets since 2019. He is the former Senior Editor of WrestleZone and has extensive knowledge of the entire wrestling industry. In his spare time, Matt enjoys cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He's also a diehard comic book movie fan and doesn't pick sides when it comes to the endless debates of Marvel versus DC.

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