Wrestlemania 42 Results: Cody Rhodes Vs Randy Orton- Who Won WM 42 Night 1 Main Event For WWE Championship?

WWE Wrestlemania 42 results: Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton delivered an absolute classic as they main evented Wrestlemania 26 in Las Vegas. The former Legacy members showcased their style and swag in a star-studded match as they competed for the WWE Undisputed Championship. The student became the teacher as Rhodes defeated Orton, ensuring that his plans to become a 15-time world champion continue to remain a dream.

Randy Orton Fails To BEAT Cody Rhodes At Wrestlemania 42

The main event for Wrestlemania 42 night 1 featured Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton, who entered with Pat McAfee at ringside. The match had an interesting stipulation. If Orton lost, McAfee would have to leave the professional wrestling industry permanently.

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Pat McAfree had to be escorted out of the stadium as Jelly Roll attacked him for interfering in the main event.

Randy Orton Busted Open At Wrestlemania 42

In a major development, Randy was busted open during the main event as he bled while competing against Cody Rhodes. The American Nightmare tried to use it to his advantage; however, the Legend Killer was not an easy prey to catch on.

WWE Wrestlemania 42 Full Results: Who Won, Who Lost At WM 2026 Saturday (Night 1)?

Wrestlemania 42 night 1 delivered several title changes and decisive finishes across the card. Liv Morgan captured the Women's World Championship from Stephanie Vaquer by pinfall in 6:50. Becky Lynch also gained gold, beating AJ Lee by pinfall in 8:15 to claim the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship in a singles contest.

The WWE Women's Tag Team Championship changed hands in a chaotic fatal four-way tag match that lasted 8:35. Brie Bella and Paige, who entered with Nikki Bella in their corner, pinned The Irresistible Forces pairing of Nia Jax and Lash Legend, who were champions. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, plus Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, also featured but did not secure the winning fall.

Wrestlemania 42 night 1 results: Gunther, Usos, LA Knight, Jacob Fatu Win BIG

Gunther gained a major singles victory over Seth Rollins by technical submission after a 15:45 battle. Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre by pinfall in an unsanctioned match that ran 14:10. Earlier, six-man tag action saw The Usos, Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso, team with LA Knight to beat The Vision duo Logan Paul and Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed, by pinfall in 7:10.