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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
4:11pm PT – Nikki Bella is indeed injured. She comes in holding a crutch and microphone and says she’s called “an old friend” to take her place. That friend…IS PAIGE. After nearly a decade away from WWE, the British-born former Divas champion is back to help Brie Bella out in this one! Is the tag team title going their way?
3:59pm PT – Now we have the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4-Way Match between Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c), Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Bayley & Lyra Valkyria, and The Bella Twins. Has Nikki Bella healed in time? We’re about to find out…
3:54pm PT – And this time, Jacob does get his moonsault away off the top rope and sends McIntrye through the table. He then claims the win via pinfall. Not the most violent or bloody match, as some may have predicted, but a solid end to a heated feud between the two. It will be interesting to see where they go from here. Could Fatu find himself main eventing next year if he keeps this momentum up? Does McIntyre take a little time away now?
3:51pm PT – Both men have now kicked out of each other’s finishers. First Drew escaped a Fatu moonsault, then Jacob denies McIntyre his Claymore glory. A table is now set up in the ring with Drew strewn across it. Fatu climbs to the top rope, but Drew stands before he can attempt another moonsault. Instead, Fatu finds himself going through a table outside of the ring thanks to a push off the ropes from McIntyre.
3:48pm PT – And here is that video from Drew McIntyre’s phone. Happy Wrestlemania, indeed.
I love this game. pic.twitter.com/kqNqqEgHlz
— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) April 18, 2026
3:46pm PT – Drew is now taking a wrench to Jacob. First his chops him down with the metal tool, before hitting him in the skull with it, and then seemingly trying to gouge his eye out with it. It’s lovely stuff.
3:43pm PT – And as is now Wrestlemania tradition for Drew McIntyre, he’s got his phone out. He whacks Jacob over the head before getting rid of it. I’m sure we’ll see the video hit his Twitter any moment now. People will do anything for engagement these days, even in the middle of a heated, violent feud.
3:40pm PT – Unsurprisingly, Drew didn’t even make it into the ring before this one kicked off. Within a minute of the bell ringing, there’s already a variety of furniture in the ring, including the table and a couple of chairs. Jacob has also found a toolbox, which I can only imagine contains pain.
3:37pm PT – Next up is the Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre Unsanctioned Match. Anything could happen here, and I’m quite excited. Things are about to get a little bit violent. Well, as bloody as it can get at 3:30pm on TV, anyway. Jacob is in the ring already, and Drew is being his big ol’ Claymore sword his way. I’m going for Fatu in this one. What do you think?
3:31pm PT – And here is that final moment of the first match, as IShowSpeed gets his revenge on Logan Paul in acrobatic style.
ISHOWSPLASH!!!! 🔝@ishowspeedsui pic.twitter.com/Wjh04T1PGJ
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2026
3:24pm PT – And we’re done already! The Usos and LA Knight take the win as a BFT takes down Austin Theory after IShowSpeed costs The Vision the win. Logan Paul is not happy at all and punches Speed before hauling him out of the ring and setting him up to put him through the announcer’s table. Before it can happen, though, The Usos and LA Knight pull Logan Paul down from the top rope.
Now it’s IShowSpeed’s turn to put Logan through the table and he happily obliges, flipping off the corner top rope and leaving Logan crumpled under ring furniture. I guess Speed just didn’t have it in him to play the heel, and begins yeeting with The Usos. The crowd seem very happy with that outcome. How about you?
3:19pm PT – The Vision have the early momentum in this one, as Logan Paul and Austin Theory team up to take down Jimmy Uso, before flexing in the middle of the ring. Logan then locks Jimmy into the corner, delivering a few punches, before the Uso escapes and tags in his brother.
3:15pm PT – And The Usos’ teammate, LA Knight, has now joined them in the ring as their opponents, Logan Paul and Austin Theory, representing The Vision, have roped IShowSpeed into this one-off tag team match. With the bell about to go, who do you think will take this one?
3:08pm PT – The people are Yeeting. Jey and Jimmy Uso are the first to enter the ring at Wrestlemania 42 as they prepare for the first fight of the evening.
3:04pm PT – JOHN CENA IS HERE! (we knew he would be, but it’s still great to see him.) “Long-time fan. Long-time performer. First-time host. How am I doing so far?”, says Cena. Not bad so far, John but it’s a long night to come.
3:00pm PT – And here we go. Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda has welcomed us all via a video package teasing us with everything to come this weekend. No raps, though.
2:51pm PT – Michael Cole is here. I won’t be able to hear him, but it’s nice to know, nonetheless.
2:42pm PT – Another one of the night’s biggest matches is the tussle for the Women’s Tag Team belts in a 4-way between Nia Jax & Lash Legend, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Bayley & Lyra Valkyria, The Bella Twins. BUT, will Nikki Bella’s injury have had time to rehab? It’s a big question looming over this fight. If she isn’t good to go, will The Bella Twins be replaced completely? Perhaps with The Kabuki Warriors? Or, if rumours are true, will Brie be getting a brand new surprise partner today? I’m British, so if the much-touted return does happen, I’ll be pretty happy about it.
The countdown to BellaMania is almost over! Will @NikkiAndBrie become Tag Team Champions for the first time TONIGHT?! 🏆
The FIRST HOUR of #WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas will air on @espn 2 TONIGHT at 6 ET/3 PT! pic.twitter.com/nUzF5MPT2M
— WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2026
2:30pm PT – Seems with got a bit of a “Mad Max” apocalypse in the desert theme going on with the staging of Night One. I guess that fits the Vegas setting somewhat; there is a lot of sand here from what I’ve seen. I imagine a few dreams have come here to die, too. I’m $10 up on roulette, in case you were wondering. Basically a millionaire.
Anyway. Wrestlemania. I think Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre in an Unsanctioned Match has to be the fight I’m most looking to right now. I imagine we’ll see table, chains, maybe even some more handcuffs, and a smattering of blood. I think Jacob will likely win, too, and would love to see it.
2:05pm PT – Hi everyone! Simon here live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to keep you up to date on everything happening here at Wrestlemania 42. Just under an hour to go until we get underway here, with the six-man tag team match featuring Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight. Before that, we can probably expect an intro from this year’s host, the recently-retired, greatest of all-time, John Cena.
We’ve got a great view here up near the roof, and yes, we do expect most of those seats to be filled before 3pm PT hits. What match are you most looking forward to today? Let me know in the comments and I’ll drop a couple of your picks in here!
As a reminder, here’s a rundown of the matches currently lined up for each day:
So, which match are you most looking forward to at Wrestlemania 42? Let me know in the comments. I’ll be with you throughout the whole of the weekend’s action, giving you live updates every few minutes of the biggest moments, so make sure to come back on Saturday and Sunday and read along if you’re watching, or if you can’t see it for yourself, I’ll do my best to be your eyes for you. Let’s have some fun with it.
Simon Cardy is a Senior Editor at IGN who can mainly be found skulking around open world games, indulging in Korean cinema, or despairing at the state of Tottenham Hotspur and the New York Jets. Follow him on Bluesky at @cardy.bsky.social.
