The opening matches for both nights of WWE WrestleMania 42 have reportedly been set, according to a new update from WrestleVotes Radio on Fightful Select. With the event just days away, the report sheds light on how WWE plans to kick off each night of its biggest show of the year — and how ESPN’s involvement influenced the lineup.
WrestleMania 42 Opening Matches Revealed
Per the report, the Night 1 opener is scheduled to feature Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and iShowSpeed teaming up against The Usos and LA Knight. The six‑man tag match has been positioned as one of the high‑energy attractions of the weekend, and its placement in the opening slot suggests WWE is aiming to start the show with a fast‑paced, star‑powered bout.
For Night 2, the opening match is planned to be the highly anticipated showdown between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar. According to Fightful, ESPN specifically pushed for Lesnar’s match to air during the first hour of the broadcast — the portion simulcast on ESPN’s traditional platforms — and WWE was reportedly more than willing to accommodate the request. The move underscores ESPN’s growing influence on WrestleMania’s presentation as part of the new broadcast partnership.
Below is the updated lineup for both nights of WWE WrestleMania 42:
WrestleMania 42 Night One
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (w/ Pat McAfee)
- Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- Women’s Tag Team Championship: Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. The Bella Twins vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
- Unsanctioned Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu (ESPN2)
- Logan Paul, Austin Theory & iShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight (ESPN2)
WrestleMania 42 Night Two
- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
- WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
- United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
- Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi (ESPN)
- Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio (ESPN)
With ESPN’s involvement shaping the structure of both nights, WrestleMania 42 is poised to deliver a blend of marquee matchups, crossover appeal, and high‑profile placement for some of WWE’s biggest stars.
WrestleMania 42 Opening Matches Revealed
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