WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Results: Liv Morgan Shocks Vaquer, Paige Returns with Gold, Rhodes Survives Orton

Liv Morgan dethroned Stephanie Vaquer to claim the Women’s World Championship in a brutal back-and-forth war that had the Las Vegas crowd on its feet. Paige made her stunning in-ring comeback after nearly a decade away, teaming with Brie Bella to snatch the Women’s Tag Team Titles in chaotic fashion.

This first night of WrestleMania 42 packed massive stakes with multiple titles hanging in the balance ahead of Night 2’s even bigger clashes. Fans packed Allegiant Stadium knowing every result could reshape the road to Backlash.

Full Match Card Results

Match by Match Breakdown

LA Knight, Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso vs. Austin Theory, Logan Paul & IShowSpeed

Speed tried flashy flips early, but Knight shut him down quick. Theory’s frustration boiled over—he clipped his own partner, eating a BFT straight to the mat.

John Cena kicked off the night as host, hyping the controversial build. This opener stemmed from weeks of tag chaos on Raw and SmackDown, with heels bullying the fan favorites. Post-match, Speed paid Logan back with a wild frog splash through the table—pure crowd fire that screams future singles grudge.

Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre (Unsanctioned)

Fatu ambushed McIntyre mid-entrance, chairs flying from the jump. McIntyre mocked him with a phone tweet, but Fatu’s double moonsault through a table sealed it—blood and tools everywhere.

Their Bloodline vs. personal demon feud exploded here after McIntyre’s title loss. Fatu, the Samoan Werewolf, needed this monster push; now he’s staring down world title shots. McIntyre’s PTSD from past wars looked real—expect revenge at Backlash.

Fatal 4-Way for WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Brie Bella & Paige

Paige tagged in hot after years out, trading bombs with Legend and Charlotte. Nikki’s crutch shot on Flair let Paige ram home the Ram-Paige—new champs crowned amid the madness.

Nikki Bella limped out injured, subbing in Paige for shock value after leaks buzzed online. Champs Jax and Legend dominated early, but this multi-team mess highlighted Paige’s fire. Bella Twins likely turn on her soon for solo gold hunts.

Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch

Lynch powered through Black Widows, yanking hair and turnbuckle tricks. She shielded off ref Carr, slammed AJ into exposed steel, then Manhandle Slam—title back on The Man.

Their ref-bashing rivalry peaked after Lynch’s prior loss. AJ’s reign spotlighted midcard fire, but Becky’s three-time status fits. Move on quick; chemistry fizzled—next challenger steps up on Raw.

Seth Rollins vs. Gunther

Pre-bell brawl into sleepers and powerbombs. Rollins’ Stomp got two; Gunther’s chops wore him down till Bron Breakker’s spear return set up the knockout.

Thrown-together after Raw stares, this fight tested limits. Gunther’s win vaults him to titles; Breakker’s ambush teases epic Rollins program. Pure violence—crowd begged for more.

Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan

Liv’s frog splashes met Vaquer’s package piledrivers. Outside chaos with Raquel and Roxanne let Oblivion land—new champ, Dominik celebrating post-match.

Rumble winner Liv chased this after betrayals; Vaquer’s reign ended short. Solid but rushed—rematch screams louder time. Morgan’s heir apparent now owns the division.

Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton

Mic shots, Jelly Roll elbows on McAfee, blood from posts. Low blows, ref bumps, McAfee ref gig—Rhodes Cross Rhodes somehow after Orton’s punt tease.

Friend-turned-foe after Orton’s knee targeting. Rhodes retained amid heel turns, but Orton punted him post-match. Baffled crowd; this drags to Night 2 or Backlash rematch.

Segment/Promo of the Night

Bianca Belair’s pregnancy reveal stole breaths—Cena announced 50,816 fans, then The EST rolled in beaming, bumping the count to 50,817. After a year sidelined, this personal bombshell hit hard, setting her for family time before inevitable top-babyface return.

Star of the Night

Jacob Fatu owned the ring with athletic destruction over McIntyre—moonsaults through tables, toolbox wars, fire-juggling entrance. Crowd ate his Werewolf rage; this catapults him from Bloodline shadow to main event monster.

What This Means — Road to Backlash

Three women’s titles flipped—Liv, Becky, Paige/Bella reshape divisions, feuds with Raquel/Dom, AJ rematch brewing. Gunther eyes Cody; Fatu stalks big gold; Orton’s punt demands Rhodes revenge. Night 2 explodes tomorrow, Backlash gets these heated rivalries.

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The Bottom Line

Night 1 delivered returns and changes but rushed vibes killed momentum—Mania magic in spots, skippable filler elsewhere. Tune in Night 2; it has to top this.

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