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Fox News
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
WrestleMania 41 sees new champions crowned and 1 shocking betrayal
LAS VEGAS – WrestleMania 41 Night 1 proved to bring a lot of fire and emotion to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night and was the perfect preview of how intense Night 2 will be. The first night crowned three new champions and saw only one competitor retain their title. Paul Heyman also blew everyone away with an epic turn against the two people who he claimed to have loved the most. Read below for the quick results for the night that was. Jey Uso got Gunther to tap out in a sleeper hold and picked up the World Heavyweight Championship. Uso needed to survive several chops and a body splash before he hit three frog splashes and a spear on Gunther to stun him. The New Day were back on top of the tag-team division as they won the World Tag Team Championship over the War Raiders. Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston's veteran ring presence was a key factor in the match. Jade Cargill controlled the match against Naomi from the beginning and put the final nail in the coffin over their monthslong feud. He needed two moonsaults after getting hit with a BFT, but Jacob Fatu was triumphant in the first WrestleMania match of his career. He defeated LA Knight to become the United States champion. El Grande Americano made an impact at WrestleMania 41 with a win over Rey Fenix. He taunted El Hijo del Vikingo, who was ring side for the match as WWE Chief Content Office Paul Levesque announced the company purchased Mexico's AAA promotion. Fenix was thrust into the match after Rey Mysterio was injured. If anyone's time is now, it's Tiffany Stratton's. She made that clear on Saturday night with a victory over Charlotte Flair. The hard-fought battle closed the first chapter in what is sure to be a long history between two of the top female stars in WWE. Paul Heyman played a pivotal role in how the triple-threat match between Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and CM Punk played out. In the end, it was Heyman raising Rollins' hand as the winner. He left the entire WWE Universe stunned. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Forbes
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
WWE WrestleMania 41 Day 1 Results, Highlights And Reactions
Tonight is the night—well, it's at least the first night. WrestleMania 41 kicks off under the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and Night 1 is nothing short of loaded. Fans have been waiting all year for the energy, spectacle, and chaos that only WrestleMania can bring. And now, with a stacked card and the buzz already vibrating through the wrestling world, we're finally here. Tonight's main event is a blockbuster Triple Threat match featuring three of the most iconic names in modern WWE: Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins. That alone is worth the price of admission. The tension between these three has simmered for weeks. Between Roman's aura, Punk's return, and Seth's current run, it feels like everything could break apart—or come together for something unforgettable—before the final bell rings. But that's just the headliner. Throughout the night, I'll be tracking every match and updating the card in real time with results, standout moments, and fan reactions from the WWE Universe. You'll get the match order as it happens, including winners, post-match surprises, and maybe even a return or two. Keep refreshing—this is the place to be if you're not watching live or if you just want a second screen to ride the highs and lows of WrestleMania. Here's what's on deck for Night 1 of WrestleMania 41: Whether you're here for high-stakes title bouts or those career-defining WrestleMania moments, Night 1 promises to deliver. Gunther vs. Jey is going to be physical. Rey's bout against El Grande Americano could shift depending on the injury news. Jade Cargill and Naomi could steal the show with athleticism alone. And LA Knight finally has a Mania title defense—don't be surprised if the crowd is loudest for him. Now, if you're already looking ahead to tomorrow, here's what's set for Night 2. Yes, that last one is still a mystery. Orton laid down an open challenge on SmackDown, and nobody knows for sure who's stepping up. Could be an NXT call-up. Could be a returning star. Could be chaos. It's WrestleMania—expect the unexpected.
USA Today
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WrestleMania 41 predictions: Who will be winners for every match in Las Vegas?
WrestleMania 41 predictions: Who will be winners for every match in Las Vegas? Show Caption Hide Caption John Cena, Cody Rhodes headline Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas Jordan Mendoza breaks down all the exciting matches to expect from Wrestlemania 41 in Las Vegas. Being part of WrestleMania is one of the greatest honors in wrestling. But who will be having their WrestleMania moment this year? WWE WrestleMania 41 is days away from taking place in Las Vegas, and with the match card for the two-day event pretty much wrapped up, it's time to predict what will happen inside Allegiant Stadium. Not only could a win at WrestleMania be a career-defining moment, but it can drastically alter the course of the company. We saw it last year and it won't be any different in 2025. With matches like Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena, the triple threat match between Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Seth Rollins, as well as Iyo Sky vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Bianca Belair, there are major ramifications in store this year. What will happen at WrestleMania 41? Rey Mysterio vs. El Grande Americano prediction Will the "newest" luchador make a big splash at WrestleMania? Mysterio is looking for his third straight WrestleMania victory, and he's had success against Chad Gable − even though he apparently isn't El Grande Americano. The match is bound to have interference with The LWO and American Made, but it ends with Mysterio on top and exposing El Grande Americano is, in fact, Gable. Winner: Rey Mysterio. Jade Cargill vs. Naomi prediction This has been a really underrated feud given the distaste Cargill and Naomi have for each other. Naomi is really an underdog in this match but don't be surprised to see her pull out some tricks on her opponent. Still, Cargill has is someone WWE hopes to become a main event talent. She takes care of business and sets her sights on a championship. Winner: Jade Cargill. AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul prediction With only six matches since last WrestleMania, Paul is back in the event to face another accomplished star in Styles. The "phenomenal one" hasn't won a singles match at WrestleMania since 2019, and if there's any hope for him to make one last push in his career, he needs to take down the viral star. Paul gets another signature win, and hopefully it leads to a more involved 2025. Winner: Logan Paul. Sin City street fight: Damian Priest vs. Drew McIntyre prediction There are plenty of thoughts on this match, but it's undoubtedly putting two stars that had a fantastic 2024 in the ring. Plus there's the added layer since Priest stole the World Heavyweight title from McIntyre at last year's event. For as much as Priest has been pushed toward stardom, it feels like a big year is in store for McIntyre. In a potential match of the weekend, McIntyre doesn't hold back in a brutal victory. Winner: Drew McIntyre. World Tag Team Championship match: The War Raiders (c) vs. The New Day prediction Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston have been on fire ever since their heel turn, and rightfully are back in the title picture. The War Raiders have had a modest run at champions, but the tag team division could get a real jolt if The New Day win a 13th title. The only other way The War Raiders retain is if Big E returns to cost his old stablemates, but that may be too much wishful thinking. Winner: The New Day. Women's Tag Team Championship match: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez (c) vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria prediction An unexpected challenge awaits the champions in Bayley and Valkyria, which have formed a solid connection heading into WrestleMania. However Morgan and Rodriguez are just too good, and they have a done a real nice job in maintaining some prestige within the division. There's still plenty of juice left with the champions and they retain while attempting the full takeover of The Judgment Day. Winner: Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez United States Championship match: LA Knight (c) vs. Jacob Fatu prediction There are plenty of wrestling fans that have been waiting for Fatu to get the WrestleMania spotlight, and he gets to do it for a championship. For as much as he's made a good champion, it's tough seeing LA Knight withstanding the onslaught Fatu will deliver. LA Knight had his WrestleMania moment last year. Now it's time for Fatu's. Winner: Jacob Fatu. Fatal four-way match for Intercontinental Championship: Bron Breakker (c) vs. Penta vs. Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio prediction People wanted a singles Intercontinental title match, but all the challengers deserved a shot. Expect plenty of big moments to happen, whether it's a vicious Breakker spear or Balor and Mysterio finally clashing, leading to a split of The Judgment Day. A strong case could be made for each star. Why not let the newest signing make his WrestleMania debut with a bang? Winner: Penta. World Heavyweight Championship match: Gunther (c) vs. Jey Uso prediction When this match was first announced, it didn't feel like Uso could be taken seriously as a challenger. But to his credit, he's made this match much more intriguing and not as one-sided as it once was. Gunther also deserves praise for how good he's become outside of being a pure, talented wrestler. There's plenty of juice for the title bout, but no matter what happens, Uso won't win with the narratives. He puts up a valiant effort and comes close, but Gunther reigns supreme and stops the "yeet" movement. Winner: Gunther. Triple threat match for Women's World Championship: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bianca Belair vs. Rhea Ripley prediction Putting the title on Sky was such a brilliant idea to get three of the most talented stars in the same match. Belair and Ripley are powerhouses, and given their WrestleMania history, are sure to put on stellar performances. When it's come to the talking, Sky has been dismissed, but it will be hard to deny her presence when she's flying all over the place in the ring. It will look like it will come down to Ripley or Belair, only for Sky to come up big at the end and become the star of the weekend. Winner: Iyo Sky. WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair prediction The newbie vs. the veteran has gotten pretty spicy, and it's made this match more intriguing than what it was a few weeks ago. Yes it's for a title, but this bout serves as a pivotal point in the women's division: does WWE want a new star to lead, or does it want to put Flair back on the top? Stratton has rightfully risen to be a champion, but it's hard to see WWE go away from putting the title back on Flair. Winner: Charlotte Flair. Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins prediction No title is needed to make this the Saturday main event match. There's plenty of beef between everyone involved, and expect plenty of mini-plots to unfold during the match, whether it's Reigns and Paul Heyman, Punk and Rollins' hatred for each other or Reigns and Rollins unleashing years of frustrations. This may be the toughest match to predict because each one deserves the win, and it's even tougher figuring out who's going to be the one to get pinned. The best bet is the "OTC" getting the win and starting the run back to the top of WWE. Winner: Roman Reigns. Undisputed WWE Championship match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena prediction What a WWE Championship match we have. Rhodes has done well as the champion for the past year, but Cena is coming for the record 17th title, and proved he's going to do anything to get it. It's going to be an electric atmosphere from the moment the entrance music hits for both stars, and it will be intense throughout. While Rhodes and Cena will each put on a clinic, there's a good chance The Rock plays a role in what happens. He emerges and makes sure Rhodes can't retain, and Cena breaks the WWE record in his final WrestleMania match. Winner: John Cena.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Big E Explains Why He Thinks Chad Gable Is El Grande Americano
Big E isn't fooled by the mystery surrounding El Grande Americano. Chad Gable continues to plead innocence and deny that he is El Grande Americano. The masked man has set his sights on the LWO since he first appeared on WWE programming. He made his official debut on the March 24th episode of WWE RAW, where he defeated Dragon Lee. Speaking on the RAW Recap podcast, Big E was asked about El Grande Americano's identity. 'Don't do this. Let's not go down this route,' Big E said. 'I know Chad Gable's body. I've seen that man in many locker rooms, in many wrestling rings. I could pick that body out of a lineup of 1,000 men. Don't make it weird. I know who that is, and don't insult my intelligence by telling me it's anyone other than Chad Gable. Let's stop this whole charade. 'Let's take this man out the mask. I know who you are, let's end this. Every little bit of it, let's kill it right now. Let's be done with it. I know every square inch. I know how it all lays out, I see how the lats taper to the waist. It wasn't intentional. I spent a lot of time around half-naked men and also naked men. This was not what I intended when I started out on this journey. But it's a byproduct of this profession.' READ MORE: The post Big E Explains Why He Thinks Chad Gable Is El Grande Americano appeared first on Wrestlezone.
