WrestleMania Night One: A Night Full of Surprises, Ads, and Head-Scratching Moments
WWE, USAMon Apr 20 2026
The first night of WrestleMania 42 left fans with more questions than answers. The event packed in ads, celebrity appearances, and some wrestling matches, but nothing felt like a classic showstopper. Instead of a memorable main event, the night ended with a confusing twist: Randy Orton turned on his partner, Pat McAfee, and lost to Cody Rhodes in a messy finish. Then, Orton kicked Rhodes while he was down, leaving everyone unsure about who to root for.
The women’s matches barely lasted ten minutes, with the world title bout between Stephanie Vaquer and Liv Morgon ending in under seven. Even the more exciting matches, like Gunther vs. Seth Rollins, felt rushed and were used more to push other storylines than to deliver a great show. Every time the action started to pick up, another ad break or sudden finish would interrupt.
The main event only added to the confusion. Cody Rhodes kept his title, but his victory felt questionable. Did he win fairly, or was he playing the villain? Later, Orton’s attack made fans wonder if Rhodes would even keep the title due to injury. A great WrestleMania should leave fans excited and eager for the next big moment. This one left them confused and unsure what to expect next.
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