The main event saw Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship after a hard-fought victory over Randy Orton, bringing night one to a dramatic close and preserving Rhodes’ reign at the top of the company.

In women’s competition, Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee to capture the Women’s Intercontinental Championship, while Liv Morgan overcame Stephanie Vaquer to win the Women’s World Championship in a closely contested bout. Brie Bella and Paige became the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions at WrestleMania 42 (Night 1) on April 18, 2026, by defeating The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend), Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria in a Fatal 4-Way match. Paige made a surprise return to take the place of an injured Nikki Bella.

Gunther continued his dominant run by defeating Seth Rollins in a physical encounter that drew one of the loudest reactions from the crowd. Elsewhere on the card, Jacob Fatu picked up a notable win against Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned match marked by its intensity.

The event opened with a six-man tag team match in which The Usos and LA Knight defeated The Vision and IShowSpeed, setting an energetic pace for the evening. John Cena appeared as host, welcoming fans and making several appearances throughout the show.

With multiple championships decided and major storylines advanced, night one of Wrestlemania 42 laid a strong foundation for the weekend. Fans now look ahead to night two, where further title matches and headline bouts are set to conclude WWE’s flagship event.