WrestleMania Night 1 was nothing short of a spectacular event. With over 80,000 fans in attendance at the SoFi stadium, the response was electric. As advertised, the show kicked off with the United States Champion Austin Theory defending his title with the returning John Cena. Although Theory tapped out to the STF, the match did not conclude due to the ref being inadvertently knocked down. With Cena distracted, Austin Theory caught him with a low blow and picked up the win.
After a few more riveting matches, Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley stole the show in a very physical match. Finally, in the main event, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens settled their grudge against the Usos. SoFi Stadium was serenading in emotion after Sami Zayn delivered three Heluva kicks and picked up the win for his team.
Two World titles changed hands on WrestleMania Night 1. WrestleMania has undoubtedly gotten a positive response from the fans on Night 1. It remains to be seen what Night 2 entails.
Night 1 is cool but we waiting for the 🐐 tomorrow night #Wrestlemania pic.twitter.com/byslX8GvG6
— H (@hazfcb_) April 2, 2023
WrestleMania Night 1 Match results
Kick-off match: Austin Theory(c) Vs John Cena for the United States Championship
Winner: Austin Theory
Men’s Showcase Match: Braun Stroman & Ricochet Vs Street Profits Vs Alpha Academy Vs Viking Raiders
Winner: Street Profits
Seth Rollins Vs Logan Paul
Winner: Seth Rollins
Trish Stratus, Lita, and Becky Lynch Vs Damage CTRL
Winner: Trish, Lita, and Becky Lynch
Rey Mysterio Vs Dominik Mysterio
Winner: Rey Mysterio
Charlotte Flair(c) Vs Rhea Ripley for the SmackDown Women’s Championship
Winner: Rhea Ripley
The Miz Vs Pat McAfee (impromptu match)
Winner: Pat McAfee
The Usos(c) Vs Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens for the WWE Undisputed World Tage Team Champions
Winner: Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens
Wrestlemania Night 1 did not disappoint 🔥🔥🔥#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/QKDQ9GR7nY
— Dior Ginyard (@diorginyard) April 2, 2023
The main event for WrestleMania Night 1 was changed on the fly
It was reported earlier that Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley would headline WrestleMania Night 1. However, the compelling storyline involving Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens, and The Usos was given the main event spot eventually. Although it wasn’t the original Creative plan, WWE decided to give the WWE Universe what they wanted.
We have a NEW #SmackDown Women’s Champion at #WrestleMania!
Congratulations to @RheaRipley_WWE! pic.twitter.com/Mr0udhoYJP
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2023
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