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WWE WRESTLEMANIA 42 NIGHT 1 RESULTS
APRIL 18, 2026
LAS VEGAS, NEV. AT ALLEGIENT STADIUM
STREAMING LIVE ON ESPN APP (U.S.) AND NETFLIX (INTERNATIONALLY)
Commentators: Michael Cole, Wade Barrett
Ring Announcer: Mark Nash
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-They showed an aerial view of the stadium in Las Vegas as Michael Cole introduced the show. He said “over 50,000 fans are expected tonight.” The wide shot of the crowd looked great. They showed Cody Rhodes warming up.
-An introductory video aired.
-John Cena made his ring entrance as Host of WrestleMania 42. He wore a suit. He said, “Long time fan, long-time performer, first-time host. How am I doing so far?” He said the build to WrestleMania has been controversial and polarizing. He said it’s the moment he loves the most. “We’re all in here for the same reason,” he said. “Because we know the time to talk is up and the time to deliver is now.” He said they want to see who will step up and deliver. “Welcome to WrestleMania!” he exclaimed. Pyro blasted on the stage.
(1) THE USOS & L.A. KNIGHT vs. LOGAN PAUL & AUSTIN THEORY & ISHOWSPEED
The Usos made their entrance first. Then Knight. The bell rang 16 minutes into the hour. The Usos super kicked Theory and Logan out of the ring at the start, leaving IShowSpeed against Knight. After a backflip, Knight clotheslined him to the mat. Speed bodyslammed Knight, which Cole oddly called a powerslam. IShowSpeed showed a ton of fire celebrating afterward. Barrett said no match has been won from a bodyslam. Cole asked if he said that a match had never been won with a powerslam. Barrett corrected him and said he said bodyslam. Cole stuck with it and asked if he forgot about Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WrestleMania 3. Barrett pointed out a legdrop was the actual final move.
The Usos and Knight took over against Logan for a stretch. Logan made a comeback and tagged in Theory. Cole went into the usual explanation of Theory stepping up and naming himself The Pressure. IShowSpeed tagged in against a battered Jimmy. Austin and Logan shouted instructions. Jimmy suplexed IShow, who then tagged in Logan. Jimmy leaped off the top rope with a corkscrew dive onto Logan. Both were down and slow to get up. Jey and Theory both tagged in.
Jey speared Theory and scored a two count, with Logan breaking up the pin. Theory mocked Jey’s arm dance. Jimmy superkicked Theory. IShow entered. Jimmy threw him into the ropes, but IShow countered with a head scissors. He celebrated, so Knight came at him. IShow shoved Knight, knocking him into Logan on the ring apron. Theory yelled at IShow for that sequence. IShow defended himself. Theory held Knight and told IShow to “hit the ropes.” Knight then shoved Theory into IShow. Knight gave Theory a BFT for the win.
Barrett said IShow didn’t execute the plan correctly.
WINNERS: Knight & The Usos in 7:00.
-Logan yelled at IShow afterward and said he didn’t listen. He then knocked him down with his titanium plated right fist. He said he ruined his WrestleMania. He threw him out of the ring. Cole said IShow didn’t deserve to be treated like that. Logan cleared the announce desk and then threw IShow onto it. He climbed to the top rope as Knight and the Usos looked on from the other side of the ring. The Usos entered the ring and gave Logan a 1D. Knight threw IShow into the ring. They had a talk with him and encouraged him to leap off the top rope onto Logan on the announce desk. IShow was reluctant at first, but then stood on the base of the ringpost and splashed Logan. The table collapsed. The ref checked on them as fans chanted “Holy shit!” Knight and the Usos smiled and helped IShow back into the ring to celebrate with him. Then IShow danced with the Usos and Knight to the Usos’ theme.
(Keller’s Analysis: That was precisely what you would have expected out of this match in terms of in-ring style, finish, and post-match angle, although the length was too short given all the build and everyone involved.) [c]
(2) JACOB FATU vs. DREW MCINTYRE – Unsanctioned Match
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