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WrestleMania 42: Here’s Every Major Surprise From Night 1
Seven matches feature title defenses and grudge bouts, with AJ Lee returning after a decade and Gunther defeating Seth Rollins by sleeper hold.
- On Saturday, April 18, WWE WrestleMania 42 kicked off at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with host John Cena declaring, "The time to talk is up, the time to deliver is now."
- Tensions between Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre escalated into an Unsanctioned match after Fatu cost McIntyre a title opportunity. The two men fought with weapons throughout the contest, which Fatu ultimately won.
- Gunther defeated Seth Rollins via sleeper hold in a back-and-forth contest, with interference from Bron Breakker's spear deciding the outcome. Breakker then attacked Rollins post-match, welcoming him back to The Vision.
- Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, and LA Knight defeated Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed when Theory accidentally struck Speed. Knight capitalized with a BFT for the victory in the tag team match.
- Cody Rhodes defends his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton in the night's main event, culminating their heated rivalry. Orton earned the title shot by defeating Rhodes in the Elimination Chamber.
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The start of WrestleMania 42 has caused disillusionment among many fans. Instead of great emotions and unforgettable moments, the first evening for many spectators was short of expectations.
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