WWE fans were treated to an action-packed first night of WrestleMania 40 on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The event kicked off with a powerful rendition of the American national anthem by Coco Jones.
One of the highlights of the night was Rhea Ripley successfully defending her Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch. Ripley showcased her dominance in the ring, ultimately securing the win with a Rip Tide against the corner.
In a thrilling Ladder match, Austin Theory and Grayson Waller claimed the SmackDown tag team championships, while R-Truth & The Miz emerged victorious to capture the Raw tag team championships.
The night also saw Rey Mysterio and Andrade (with LWO) triumphing over Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio (with Legado Del Fantasma) in an intense battle. The match took an unexpected turn when two masked men, revealed to be Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson of the Eagles, intervened and assisted Rey Mysterio.
Elsewhere, Sami Zayn was crowned the new Intercontinental champion after a hard-fought match against GUNTHER. Zayn emerged victorious, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
The main event of the night saw The Rock and Roman Reigns teaming up to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The match culminated in Roman delivering a devastating Spear on Rollins, followed by a Rock Bottom and Peoples Elbow to secure the win.
As the night came to a close, The Rock and Roman Reigns celebrated their victory, leaving fans buzzing with excitement. WrestleMania 40 continues to deliver unforgettable moments and intense action, setting the stage for an epic conclusion on the second night.