WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Highlights and All Entrances

WWE has released official highlights and entrance videos from Night 1 of WrestleMania 42, held on April 18, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. The footage, posted to WWE’s digital platforms, captures key moments from the first night of the two-day event, which drew a reported attendance of over 60,000 fans. The release includes full entrances for all performers who competed on Saturday, along with curated match highlights from the card’s headline bouts.

Among the featured entrances were those of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes, who made his way to the ring amid a pyro-filled ramp and a live performance of his entrance theme by guest musicians. The video also showcased the arrival of Women’s World Champion Becky Lynch, whose entrance incorporated a new video package highlighting her career trajectory and the dramatic return of a legendary figure whose appearance was not previously announced in promotional material.

The highlight reel includes the main event match between Rhodes and challenger Seth Rollins for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, which Rhodes won via pinfall after delivering a Cross Rhodes. Additional featured bouts include the Women’s World Championship match where Lynch retained against challenger Rhea Ripley in a hard-fought contest that went over 20 minutes, and the opening match of the night—a tag team bout involving The Usos and a surprise returning team that received a strong crowd reaction.

WrestleMania 42 marked the second consecutive year the event was held at Allegiant Stadium, following its debut at the venue in 2025. The stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, has become a regular host for major WWE events due to its capacity, infrastructure, and proximity to Las Vegas’ entertainment corridor. WWE officials confirmed that the two-night format, reintroduced in 2020, would continue for WrestleMania 42, with Night 2 scheduled for April 19, 2026.

Attendance figures for Night 1 were reported by WWE as 60,213, slightly below the venue’s maximum capacity but consistent with recent WrestleMania trends under the two-night model. The company did not disclose gate revenue or buy rates for the pay-per-view and streaming platforms, though internal projections cited in industry reports had anticipated strong performance due to the star power of the card and the novelty of surprise appearances.

The release of entrance and highlight videos is part of WWE’s standard post-event content distribution strategy, designed to extend the lifecycle of the event across its YouTube channel, WWE Network, and social media platforms. These videos are typically made available within 24 hours of the event’s conclusion to maintain audience engagement and promote upcoming programming. No commentary or analysis was included in the released clips, focusing instead on in-ring action and entrance theatrics.

WrestleMania 42 featured a total of 13 matches across both nights, with Night 1 comprising seven bouts. The card was headlined by the Universal Championship match, while Night 2 was set to feature the WWE Championship match between reigning champion Gunther and challenger Randy Orton, as well as the highly anticipated bout between Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship.

As of the time of this report, WWE has not announced any injuries, suspensions, or contractual changes resulting from Night 1 of WrestleMania 42. All competitors who appeared in the released footage were accounted for in the official match results, and no alterations to the card were made during the live broadcast. The company continues to promote Night 2 as the conclusion of the event, with additional highlights and entrances expected to be released following its completion.