Wrestlemania 42 is finally here, and I’m here in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium to soak it all in and give you live updates on what’s happening inside the squared circle. With WWE’s biggest names set to face off, from Roman Reigns and CM Punk, to Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, we’ll let you know the winners of each match, who will be taking home a new championship belt, and, of course, those all-important surprise moments on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19.
It’s fair to say that this year’s run-up to Wrestlemania has been a bit rocky, to say the least — in no small part because of the reemergence of Pat McAfee — and some fun surprises have already been spoiled, such as the return of The Demon and John Cena as host, but I’m not going to let that dampen my spirit too much. There’s still plenty to be excited about on this card, with Oba Femi’s heavyweight clash with Brock Lesnar certainly looking like a headline attraction at this point. Maybe Paul Heyman isn’t actually lying when he calls it the “real main event of Wrestlemania.” That fight will be opening night two, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves too much.
Night One Live Updates
So, a potentially confusing main event to end Night One of Wrestlemania 42. It had its moments, with Seth Rollins and Gunther providing perhaps the best match, but a lot of the talk will be about Cody and Randy. To wrap things up, here are the headlines from Night One. I’ll be back tomorrow for Night Two!
6:54pm PT – We aren’t done, though! As Cody lifts the belt high, Randy RKOs him again and lines him up for the punt. A blood-soaked Cody is then kicked in the head by a charging, also bloody Cody. Night one is done.
6:51pm PT – CODY RHODES HAS WON! Orton RKOs McAfee, and then Rhodes takes advantage to get the pin as the referee comes to his senses. Who saw that coming?!
6:49pm PT – A few back-and-forths and then Randy Orton RKOs the ref out of nowhere. Poor Charles Robinson. He’s laid out on the mat as Orton RKOs Cody out of midair. Pat McAfee has returned in a referee’s uniform, but the count only gets to two on Rhodes! It’s all gone a bit mad, but feeling like a main event now.
6:46pm PT – Cody does then get an RKO away, but it isn’t enough for the win as Randy kicks out of the pin!
6:45pm PT – Cody lines up an RKO on Orton, but Randy gets out of the way and does a bit of move-stealing of his own, delivering a Cross Rhodes to Cody.
6:43pm PT – Cody rams Randy into the ring post and draws blood from Orton’s head. He then goes in for some more hits as the boos get even louder for Cody. He’s almost playing the heel at this point. It’s getting interesting.
6:39pm PT – The crowd are definitely more in favour of a Randy win right now, but to tell the truth, it’s a pretty subdued atmosphere in here.
6:34pm PT – We’ve settled into a rhythm here with each fighter getting little shots in at one another, but nothing too dramatic to report in about.
6:28pm PT – The bell rings, and now the match can officially begin. Randy and Cody stare at each other and we finally get the one-on-one everyone wanted a month ago.
6:26pm PT – A stretcher has arrived for McAfee, and there are even louder cheers. “You deserve it”, rings out.
6:24pm PT – A fast start and Cody Rhodes delivers a Cross Rhodes to Pat McAfee, drags him onto the announcement table, and then Jelly Roll appears to splash him through the table. Everyone liked that.
6:22pm PT – Pat McAfee takes the mic from Alicia Taylor and takes the opportunity to call all of us pigs before introducing the man who is going to “save the business”, Randy Orton.
6:19pm PT – They’re really leaning into super babyface Cody here. He’s getting absolutely crushed, isn’t he?
6:16pm PT – Now it’s Cody Rhodes’ time, and we’re being treated to a trip down memory lane as outfits from his entire career. From Dashing Cody Rhodes to Stardust, we’re getting glimpses of everything before the pyro erupts and a golden Rhodes emerges. The big screen cuts to a very bored looking Randy.
6:11pm PT – Randy Orton is walking to the ring incredibly slowly as his theme plays endlessly. It’s a great song, though, isn’t it.
6:07pm PT – Oh, great. This is exactly what I flew 11 hours for. Let’s hope there was something in that contract that puts a swift end to this part of the match.
6:02pm PT – We’re still getting ready for the big one. Here’s Randy’s giant face in the meantime.
5:53 pm PT – She also reveals that she’s pregnant. I guess we can all stop asking when she’s returning now. Fair enough. Next up, it’s the main event and another helping of Pat McAfee.
5:52 pm PT – Bianca Belair says, “You can’t spell Wrestlemania without EST.” Funny, I hear a saying like that all the time.
5:51 pm PT – Bianca Belair has returned after nearly a whole year out with injury!
5:50 pm PT – John Cena is back to reveal tonight’s attendance. “There’s been a lot of speculation about what it might be. Vegas is the perfect city. I look around, and there are people everywhere. I am proud to announce tonight’s official attendance is 50,816.”
5:48pm PT – Here’s that finish and Liv becoming world champion.
LIV MORGAN IS THE NEW WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPION!!! @YaOnlyLivvOnce
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— WWE (@WWE) April 19, 2026
5:44pm PT – The distraction does work, though! Vaquer launches into both Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez, but then Morgan gets her back into the ring after slamming her into the steps and pins her swiftly. Liv Morgan is the new Women’s World Champion and is joined by boyfriend Dirty Dominik Mysterio in the ring to celebrate. A surprisingly quick match, as many have been this evening, Seth and Gunther aside.
