Opening Matches for WWE WrestleMania 42 Revealed
The match order for WrestleMania 42 is starting to come together, with the opening bouts for both nights now taking shape according to a new report.
Per WrestleVotes Radio, current plans call for the six-man tag team match pitting Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed against The Usos and LA Knight to open Night One on Saturday, April 18. On Night Two, Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar is planned as the opener on Sunday, April 19. Both designations remain subject to change.
WrestleVotes also reports that pushed for Lesnar to be included in the package of matches featured on traditional ESPN platforms, a request WWE was happy to accommodate. The first hour of each night airs on linear ESPN, making the opener for both nights a significant piece of the broadcast strategy.
WrestleMania 42 marks the second time in the event's 42-year history that it has been held at the same venue in consecutive years, following WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last April. John Cena is serving as host for both nights, and the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony takes place on Friday, April 17.
Night One on Saturday, April 18 features Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton with Pat McAfee in his corner, Jade Cargill defending the WWE Women's Championship against Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins vs. GUNTHER, the Women's Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way between champions Nia Jax and Lash Legend, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, and the Bella Twins, Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre, and the six-man tag team match.
Night Two on Sunday, April 19 features CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns, Stephanie Vaquer defending the Women's World Championship against Liv Morgan, AJ Lee defending the Women's Intercontinental Championship against Becky Lynch, Sami Zayn defending the United States Championship against Trick Williams, Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar, and the Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match featuring Penta defending against Je'Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Rey Mysterio.
WrestleMania 42 takes place April 18-19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
