Triple H, the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame inductee, opened the show to the familiar sound of Motörhead’s “King of Kings.” He made his way to the stage and welcomed the crowd to WrestleMania in grand fashion. The stadium was ignited by a spectacular pyro display, followed by a second welcome from Michael Cole. Just when it seemed the show was about to begin, we were treated to a flashy promotional performance introducing the video game “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves,” complete with dancers and an appearance by a character named Salvatori.

World Heavyweight Championship Match: Gunther(c) vs Jey Uso

In the opening bout of Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, "Main Event" Jey Uso captured his first World Championship in WWE by defeating "The Ring General" Gunther with a Sleeper Hold.

Jey Uso made his presence known with a grand entrance fit for a title contender. The Las Vegas Raiderettes were shown cheering in the crowd as flag bearers lined the ramp to create a striking visual. Jey descended the long stairs from high in the stands, soaking in the atmosphere as the audience rallied behind him. In contrast, Gunther’s entrance was restrained and intense, focused solely on business as he marched to the ring with purpose.

Once the bell rang, the two took their time sizing each other up before finally locking up. Early exchanges were evenly matched until Jey scored the first big moment, shoving Gunther to the mat and drawing a loud reaction. The champion responded with a side headlock takedown, initiating a slow and deliberate offense. Gunther controlled the pace with his trademark clinical approach, wearing Jey down with working holds and heavy strikes. The two traded shoulder tackles, and Gunther dropped Jey with a resounding chop, only for Uso to fire back with a step-up Enziguri that sent Gunther to the outside for a breather.

Gunther regained control upon reentering, keeping the tempo slow and punishing. Jey showed resilience, landing a body slam and a series of strikes before Gunther knocked him to the floor with a brutal throat chop from the top rope. The champion delivered more corner whips and thunderous chops, but Jey countered with a surprise Spear for a close near-fall. As Jey pressed forward in the corner, the referee stepped in, allowing Gunther to sneak in a cheap shot. Both men battled on the top turnbuckle, leading to a superplex from the champion. Gunther’s Powerbomb attempt fell flat, allowing Jey to mount a comeback with a headscissors takedown followed by a vicious Spear. He hit the Uso Splash from the top rope, but it only yielded a two-count.

Growing frustrated, Gunther tried to walk out of the match with his title in hand. As he argued with the referee, Jey launched himself with a Suicide Dive—only to be struck mid-air with the championship belt. The referee missed the incident, but Jey still managed to kick out. Gunther applied the Sleeper Hold, but the crowd rallied behind Jey, who fought to the ropes. Though Gunther rolled him back to the center, Jey managed to touch the rope with his toe to force the break.

The champion verbally taunted and physically assaulted Uso with stiff chops and knees in the corner, drawing boos from the crowd. Jey, however, rose defiantly and invited more punishment, laughing through Gunther's chops. Gunther kept knocking him down, but Jey kept getting back up, embodying pure defiance.

Back on their feet, both men exchanged hard-hitting blows in the center of the ring as the crowd yeeted in support. Jey dropped Gunther, dodged a Sleeper attempt, and countered with a German Suplex. As both recovered, Jey went for a Spear, but Gunther interrupted with a massive dropkick. The champion went for his signature Powerbomb, but Jey countered with a Powerbomb of his own, then fired off back-to-back Superkicks and hit a Spear.

With momentum fully in his corner, Jey went to the top and connected with one Uso Splash—then another—and then a third as the crowd roared. Gunther was reeling in pain. Jey locked in the Sleeper Hold, and the unthinkable happened: Gunther tapped out.

The crowd exploded as “Main Event” Jey Uso stood tall, finally achieving championship glory.

Winner and NEW World Heavyweight Champion: “Main Event” Jey Uso

World Tag Team Championship Match: the War Raiders(c) vs the New Day

In the second match of Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, the team of Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods defeat The War Raiders to capture the World Tag Team Championships.

After a vignette built anticipation for the upcoming contest, the challengers made their entrance. The New Day were first out, sporting playful blue gear featuring unicorns in a unique tribute to Giant Gonzales’ WrestleMania 9 attire, as noted by commentary. The atmosphere was electric as the second match of the night got underway.

Erik opened the bout for the reigning champions, immediately squaring off against both Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods. Ivar soon tagged in and showcased his power, as Erik scoop slammed him from the apron onto both New Day members on the outside. Ivar followed up with a crushing running splash, flattening the challengers on the floor before the action returned to the ring.

Throughout the match, commentary emphasized The New Day’s heel turn from months prior and focused on Erik’s surgically-repaired neck—a recurring target for the challengers. Both teams exchanged control in the early going, utilizing frequent tags and brief momentum swings. The New Day embraced their new edge with underhanded tactics, while the War Raiders maintained their no-nonsense, hard-hitting style.

The tempo picked up as the match progressed. The New Day attempted a double-team axe handle attack, but Erik managed to break it up. Kofi responded by landing Trouble in Paradise, flooring Erik. The referee allowed considerable leniency, often permitting more than the legal number of competitors in the ring. After Ivar missed a moonsault, Woods dove in to save Kofi from a potential pinfall. Kofi countered with a cover of his own but only scored a two-count.

Woods and Erik became the legal men and engaged in a stiff exchange in the center of the ring. The War Raiders tried to set up their signature War Machine tandem move, but Kofi intervened, tripping Ivar and causing him to land awkwardly on the back of his neck. Sensing an opportunity, The New Day ramped up the aggression, isolating Ivar in their corner and hitting him with rapid tags and focused strikes. Woods delivered a leaping blow to the back of Ivar’s neck before securing the pinfall victory.

With the win, The New Day quickly snatched the titles and bolted up the ramp, as Pat McAfee exclaimed they were "running like they stole something."

Winners and NEW World Tag Team Champions: The New Day

Jade Cargill vs Naomi

In the third match of Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, Jade Cargill defeated former Women's Champion Naomi by pinfall.

Naomi was the first to make her entrance, stepping into Allegiant Stadium wearing striking black-and-yellow caution-tape style gear. Before Jade Cargill emerged, a strange video aired—styled like a weather broadcast from outside the stadium—adding an intriguing flair to her arrival. When Jade finally appeared, she was met with a strong ovation from the crowd.

As the match got underway, Jade quickly took the advantage. Naomi retreated to the outside, attempting to lure Jade in. However, her plan backfired when she was forcefully Irish whipped into the barricade. Back in the ring, Naomi found an opening with an eye jab that allowed her to shift the momentum. She followed that with an X-Factor on the floor, earning a mixed reaction from the audience. A dropkick from Naomi barely grazed Jade but still sent her tumbling to the outside.

The match continued with back-and-forth action. A standout moment saw Jade catch a flying Naomi mid-air and slam her to the mat. The crowd remained relatively subdued until Cargill began mounting her comeback. Naomi attempted to rally once more, but Jade countered with a Fallaway Slam, followed by an impressive kip-up that finally stirred excitement from the fans. With momentum on her side, Jade mocked Naomi with a taunting "kick dirt" gesture before ascending the turnbuckle.

Naomi intercepted her with an attack and climbed up for a Super Bulldog from the top rope. She then hit her signature Split-Legged Moonsault for a very close near fall. Both women fought to their feet, with Naomi landing two sharp kicks to Jade's jaw. Jade caught a third and attempted a slam, only for Naomi to counter with a pinning combination.

Naomi transitioned into a Rings of Saturn-style submission, but Cargill showcased her strength by rising to her feet with Naomi still clinging to her. Naomi escaped and tried a roundhouse, but Jade ducked, hoisted Naomi up, spun her mid-air, and delivered a devastating powerbomb. That set the stage for Jade to hit her "Jaded" finisher, securing the victory.

Winner: Jade Cargill

United States Championship Match: LA Knight(c) vs Jacob Fatu

"The Samoan Werewolf" has captured his first singles championship in WWE. At Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, Jacob Fatu defeated L.A. Knight to capture the prestigious WWE United States Championship.

After a hype video sets the stage, “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu makes his entrance, flanked by Solo Sikoa who walks him out to the ramp. Fatu receives a respectable reaction, though the energy in the arena has been dulled somewhat by earlier underwhelming matches. LA Knight follows, arriving in style as he rides shotgun in a flashy sports car. The crowd responds with a decent pop, but it lacks the enthusiasm one might expect from a European audience. Commentary highlights that Knight competed twice the previous night on SmackDown, with Wade Barrett questioning the wisdom of that decision.

As the match begins, Fatu tries to land a string of clotheslines, but Knight ducks under and counters with stiff strikes. He drives Fatu into the corner, unleashing a flurry of punches before flooring the challenger with a neckbreaker. Knight looks to end things early with the BFT (Blunt Force Trauma), but Fatu blocks it and stares him down, showing no fear. The pace picks up as they clash again, this time with Fatu gaining the upper hand. He nails Knight with a seamless pop-up Samoan Drop that earns a reaction from the crowd.

Fatu continues to dominate, softening up the champion with stomps and headbutts. Knight fights back with a shoulder thrust and attempts a Sunset Flip, but Fatu shuts it down and flattens him with a crossbody, scoring a near fall. The back-and-forth action keeps intensifying. Knight regains momentum with a pair of basement dropkicks that send Fatu tumbling to the outside. He follows up with a baseball slide, then brings the match back inside and climbs the turnbuckles. Fatu catches Knight mid-air and drills him into the mat with a powerslam, again earning a two count.

Fatu attempts a running Senton, but Knight gets his knees up just in time. Fatu whips the champion into the ropes for another Samoan Drop, but Knight counters. He traps Fatu in the corner and lays in heavy body shots before stomping him down. Knight climbs to the top and lands his signature elbow drop, but still cannot finish the job.

Fatu rallies, turning the tide by taking Knight down and ascending the ropes. Before he can execute a move, Knight knocks him off balance and rushes up the corner to deliver a massive German Suplex from the top. Knight pulls Fatu to his feet, going for the BFT again, but Fatu shoves him away and hits a Superkick. He pays tribute to Rikishi and Umaga with a series of brutal running hip attacks in the corner. He then heads up top and crashes down with a Swanton Bomb, covering for a near fall.

Now the crowd is fully engaged, erupting in a dueling chant for both competitors. Fatu goes back up top, aiming for a Moonsault, but Knight intercepts him mid-air and drills him with the BFT. Knight covers, but Fatu kicks out—setting the arena on fire. Knight ascends the turnbuckles once more, but Fatu cuts him off, jostling him on the ropes. With Knight stunned, Fatu scales the middle rope and delivers a crushing Samoan Drop from that height. He follows up with a top-rope Moonsault—and then hits a second one for good measure. Fatu covers, and this time, it is enough.

Your Winner AND NEW United States Champion: “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu!

Rey Fenix vs El Grande Americano

Next up, Rey Fenix faced off against the mysterious El Grande Americano. The entrance video teased a tribute to lucha legend Rey Mysterio, but it swerved into promoting El Grande Americano. As he jawed with AAA star Vikingo in the crowd, Vikingo attacked him before the match.

Fenix opened strong with high-flying moves, but Americano responded with suplexes and a backwards 450 splash that impressed the commentary team. The crowd was surprised when Americano pulled a metal plate from his tights and inserted it into his mask without detection.

In the final moments, Fenix connected with a top rope kick, only to injure his wrist on the hidden plate. Americano followed with a diving headbutt off the top rope, securing a controversial win.

Winner - El Grande Americano

Afterward, Shawn Michaels made an appearance to announce the official attendance of 61,467 fans. “And if you ain’t down with that, we got two words for ya!” he exclaimed, before the DX theme played him out.

WWE Women's Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton(c) vs Charlotte Flair

In the co-main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, Tiffany Stratton walked into her WWE Women’s Championship defense with signature flair—literally and figuratively—as her arrival came complete with a custom Barbie Playbox presentation, courtesy of Mattel.

Tiffany Stratton made her entrance following a series of vignettes, stepping out in a “custom Barbie playbox courtesy of Mattel,” as noted by Michael Cole. Charlotte Flair then made her way down the ramp, taking her time before eventually arriving at ringside. Once the bell rang, Stratton wasted no time, immediately tackling Flair as commentary highlighted the rising tension between the two Superstars.

Their battle quickly spilled to the outside before returning to the ring, where Stratton kept up her aggressive pace. She stayed in control for the early portion of the match, dominating Flair in and out of the corners. Eventually, Flair managed to turn things around, drawing a chorus of boos from the crowd. At one point, Flair attempted to replicate a signature Stephanie Vaquer move—one that Booker T typically reacts to with his familiar “unh unh unh”—but it barely registered with the crowd. Flair simply did not bring the sass needed to sell the moment.

From there, Flair returned to her usual antics—disrespectful slaps, arrogant gestures, and trash talk—slowing the match to a crawl. A pin attempt came up short, much like her previous relationships, as one might say.

Stratton fired back with a handspring attack that created some breathing room. Flair managed a rope-assisted jawbreaker and started climbing the turnbuckles, but Stratton pulled her down and nailed a rolling Senton. The pace finally picked up. Flair botched a springboard spear attempt, which Stratton converted into a near fall. The match became a back-and-forth flurry of offense, but the crowd remained largely disengaged.

Flair, while chopping a kneeling Stratton, yelled, “Get up, bitch, show me what you got,” but the crowd could hardly be bothered to react. Stratton began mounting a comeback, sparking a slight reaction before Flair leveled her with a side kick. After missing with Natural Selection, Flair landed a sit-out powerbomb for a two-count.

The energy in the arena was still lacking. Flair’s repeated chops did little to awaken the fans, and the match felt stuck in limbo. Stratton avoided a back suplex by landing on her feet, sidestepped a Big Boot, and connected with a spinebuster for another close call. Commentary themselves seemed disengaged.

Flair climbed the turnbuckles and leapt for a crossbody, but Stratton rolled through into a pin for a near fall. Flair quickly responded with knee strikes, sending Stratton outside. Flair then looked to hit a moonsault, but Stratton swept her leg, targeting her surgically-repaired knee. Stratton rammed Flair’s knee into the mat, only to be caught with a weak kick and a sluggish pin attempt.

Flair continued her attack by pulling Stratton into the corner and slamming her knee into the ring post, now zeroing in on the champion’s leg. After some time, Flair attempted to lock in the Figure Four, but Stratton countered by targeting Flair’s own injured knee, forcing a break.

Stratton climbed the ropes and went for the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Flair got her knees up, leaving both women down. They battled in the corner, where Flair shoved Stratton off the top rope, causing her to crash face-first to the mat. Flair then dove off the top rope and hit Natural Selection for another near fall, finally stirring some noise from the crowd.

Looking flustered—if not physically uncomfortable—Flair talked trash directly into Stratton’s face, but was drowned out by boos. Stratton slapped Flair in response. Flair answered with a chop block to the knee and tried for the Figure Four again. Stratton reversed with a roll-up attempt. Flair escaped.

Stratton sent Flair crashing into the turnbuckles twice in a row. She then hoisted Flair for another rolling Senton and climbed the ropes once more. This time, she connected with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, scoring the pinfall victory.

Your Winner AND STILL WWE Women’s Champion: Tiffany Stratton!

Triple-Threat Main Event Match: Roman Reigns vs Seth Rollins vs CM Punk w/ Paul Heyman.

WrestleMania’s grandest stage played host to a generational showdown as Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk collided in a triple-threat main event that promised chaos and delivered on every level. 

Seth Rollins was the first to make his entrance, flamethrower in hand, as over fifteen minutes of hype finally gave way to in-ring action. As he made his way down the ramp, the lights went out and the crowd sang along to his entrance theme. When the lights returned, Rollins had swapped his black robe—likely flame-retardant—for a stunning white ensemble.

Next to arrive was Roman Reigns, walking solo and poised to main event WrestleMania for the tenth time, a record-setting feat according to Michael Cole. Cole added that Reigns' 9-3 WrestleMania record places him among elite company, trailing only The Undertaker, John Cena, Edge, and Triple H in wins.

CM Punk entered last, accompanied by Paul Heyman and the band Living Color, who performed "Cult of Personality" live for over 61,000 fans in attendance. Punk’s entrance was preceded by a unique vignette, blending classic promo footage with new, re-recorded material. Clearly energized, Punk looked more than ready for his WrestleMania main event return.

Once in the ring, the tension was immediate as the three men exchanged words. Punk rolled out to consult Heyman while Rollins taunted Reigns, claiming he did not belong there. Reigns responded with a slap and launched an aggressive assault on his former Shield ally. Punk tried to intervene, pulling Reigns off only to begin striking Rollins himself. Reigns and Punk soon came to blows, and although Reigns appeared to tweak his hamstring early on, he continued undeterred. After dropping Rollins and sending Punk outside, Reigns hit a drive-by dropkick and repeatedly slammed Punk’s face into the apron. When Punk retaliated by smashing Reigns into the ring post, Rollins followed up with a suicide dive.

The chaos escalated as Punk and Rollins brawled into the crowd. Punk landed steel chair shots while Rollins fought back using a barricade bar and a trash can, which he used multiple times on Punk’s back. Punk regained control momentarily, slamming Rollins onto a trash can before the brawl spilled back toward the ring. Just as things settled, Reigns reappeared and leapt over the barricade, wiping out both men. He then cleared the Spanish announce table, drawing a loud response from the crowd.

Back in the ring, Punk mocked Reigns with an “oo-ahhhh” and attempted a Spear, which Reigns dodged. Rollins rejoined the fray and all three battled until Punk executed a visually stunning double DDT spot—taking Rollins down with one arm while delivering a Reverse DDT to Reigns with the other. Punk climbed the turnbuckle and honored “Macho Man” Randy Savage with a diving elbow. He followed that with a scoop slam on Reigns, then headed up top again but was intercepted by Rollins. The two fought long enough for Reigns to join, resulting in a Doomsday Device on Rollins. Reigns quickly turned and hit Punk with a Superman Punch.

Reigns went for a Spear, but Punk countered with a knee. A GTS attempt by Punk failed, and a slugfest broke out between him and Reigns. Punk nearly locked in an Anaconda Vise, only for Rollins to land a Frog Splash on both men. Rollins followed up with Buckle Bombs on both Punk and Reigns before attempting a Pedigree on Punk. Punk countered with a GTS setup, but Reigns interrupted with a Spear. The action intensified with a Pedigree and a Stomp from Rollins, who tossed Punk out and nearly pinned Reigns.

Rollins then climbed the ropes for a top-rope strike, but Reigns dodged and Punk capitalized with a GTS—only for Reigns to kick out at the last second. As the match neared its climax, chaos erupted again. Rollins hit another Pedigree on Punk, and Reigns found himself caught between allegiances as Rollins attempted to ally with him. Reigns and Rollins then cleared a commentary table, setting up for a Shield Bomb on Punk. Reigns hesitated, then barked “pick him up!” and powerbombed Punk through a table before leveling Rollins. He repeated the powerbomb on Punk through a second table, then nearly pinned Rollins after a lightning-fast Spear.

In desperation, Reigns applied a chokehold to Rollins. Rollins fought it for as long as he could until Punk intervened with a Spear to Reigns. Punk followed up with a GTS to Rollins, only to be hit by a Spear from Reigns. Rollins, rebounding from the GTS, instinctively hit a Stomp on Reigns. All three men lay motionless.

At ringside, Paul Heyman retrieved a steel chair and approached the ring. Punk called for it, as did Reigns. Heyman slid the chair to Punk and then shockingly delivered a low blow to him, yelling, “you made me do it!” He handed the chair to Reigns, dropped to his knees, and acknowledged his Tribal Chief. Reigns brutalized Punk with repeated chair shots, while Heyman pointed out Rollins draped across the ropes.

In a stunning twist, Heyman turned on Reigns and delivered a low blow to him. The arena erupted in disbelief. Heyman handed the chair to Rollins and sat in the corner as the crowd sang Rollins’ theme. Rollins kissed the chair, struck Reigns across the back, and then landed a final Stomp to secure the victory.

Your Winner: Seth Rollins 

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