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