{"id":123818,"date":"2024-04-06T23:48:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T03:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=123818"},"modified":"2024-04-06T23:49:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-07T03:49:20","slug":"wwe-wrestlemania-40-saturday-night-one-results-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/04\/06\/wwe-wrestlemania-40-saturday-night-one-results-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"WWE WrestleMania 40 Saturday &#8211; Night One: Full Results &#038; Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/04\/06\/sports\/jason-kelce-gets-big-pop-in-wrestlemania-40-match\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WWE WrestleMania 40<\/a><\/strong><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Saturday night started with the vintage National Anthem by a celebrity. This year&#8217;s honor went to <strong>Coco Jones<\/strong>. The city of &#8220;Brotherly Love&#8221; roared in approval. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <strong>WWE<\/strong> Universe seemed excited to start\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2024\/04\/06\/aj-styles-retirement-wrestlemania-40\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><em>WrestleMania<\/em><\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The fans burst into cheers as the CCO of WWE <strong>Triple H<\/strong> came out to start the 40th <em>WrestleMania<\/em> with his iconic theme song. Triple H came out to welcome the fans to <em>WrestleMania<\/em> and get the fans fired up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rhea Ripley (c) vs Becky Lynch &#8211; WWE Women&#8217;s World Championship<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><em>WrestleMania 40<\/em> kicks things off with the Elimination Chamber winner, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Becky Lynch<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0challenging\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rhea Ripley<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for the WWE Women&#8217;s World Championship. The match started with complete control by Rhea Ripley. Ripley used her strength to her advantage manhandling &#8220;The Man&#8221; Becky Lynch on various occasions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, Lynch used her veteran instincts and speed to her advantage. This started with an impressive arm drag from the top rope and a tornado DDT from the middle rope. Shades of her boyfriend,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Buddy Matthews<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Ripley used a huge running knee to stop the momentum of Lynch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lynch&#8217;s in-ring IQ was showcased throughout the match as Lynch kept targeting the injured arm of Ripley. Both tried to get another <em>WrestleMania<\/em> moment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lynch countered Ripley&#8217;s finisher with one of her own. Lynch&#8217;s man-handle slam was the first near-fall pin of the match. It was followed by Ripley&#8217;s riptide and Lynch somehow kicked out at two. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Both superstars went back and forth. Lynch transitioned from a suplex from the top rope into an arm bar. While Ripley countered with a slam from the outside and a frog splash of her own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outcome and Grade:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lynch tried to do the man-handle slam from the top rope. Ripley countered with a riptide to the turnbuckle. Then she hit Lynch with another Riptide for the win. Ripley wins and retains her WWE Women&#8217;s World Championship. 369 days and counting, who will be able to take the championship away from Rhea Ripley? <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">ALWAYS ON TOP! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WrestleManiaXL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WrestleManiaXL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aSbthjA1nt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/aSbthjA1nt<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RheaRipley_WWE\/status\/1776797225940566438?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overall I give this match a B-. It was pretty entertaining with each wrestler showing their strengths and weaknesses. However, the match ended quicker than expected especially for a hyped-up <em>WrestleMania<\/em> <em>40 <\/em>Championship match.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Six-Pack Tag Team Ladder Match &#8211; Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The match consisted of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DIY<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Johnny Gargano<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tommaso Ciampa<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">),\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Awesome Truth<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Miz<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">R-Truth<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">),\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New Catch Republic<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pete Dunne<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tyler Bate<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">),\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Austin Theory<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grayson Waller<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The New Day<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kofi Kingston<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Xavier Woods<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">), and the champions,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Judgement Day<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Damien Priest<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finn Balor<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The match was fast-paced and with so many wrestlers in this match, there were so many highlights. Typical and Entertaining <em>WrestleMania<\/em> Ladder Match.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bate spinning Balor with a ladder and then throwing him into a ladder near the turnbuckle was a fantastic big highlight to start with. Bate and Dunne doing a double moonsault from the top of a ladder were picture-perfect. Priest as a Money in the Bank winner used his ladder match experience to his advantage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The funny moment was when R-Truth believed the match was a tag team match and begged his partner to tag him in. R-Truth using Cena&#8217;s five moves of doom against The Judgement Day was a highlight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To make it funnier he hit an AA to Balor through a ladder and tried to pin him even though it&#8217;s a ladder match. R-Truth was determined to get that <em>WrestleMania 40<\/em> moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New SmackDown Tag Team Champions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since both tag team titles are up for grabs, DIY and Awesome Truth tried to grab both titles. Waller and Theory took advantage of the distraction and grabbed the <em><strong>SmackDown<\/strong><\/em> Tag Team championships. Waller gets his first <em>WrestleMania<\/em> moment. So the <em><strong>Raw<\/strong><\/em> Tag Team Titles were still up for brags. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before Waller could win the other half, New Catch Republic slammed Waller into a ladder. Kingston sacrificed himself by diving into everyone outside while Woods tried to grab the <em>Raw<\/em> Tag Team Champions. Theory intervened and the fans were booing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An impressive tornado DDT from Gargano to Dunne into a table was incredible. Ciampa hit his finisher from the top of the ladder to Bate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When it looked like R-Truth was finally getting his <em>WrestleMania<\/em> moment with no one else in sight,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">JD McDonagh<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0comes from the back and costs him the match. While JD tried to win it for Judgement Day, New Day tipped the ladder and JD went through two tables.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New Raw Tag Team Champions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then Priest seemed like he was going to retain for his group, Truth comes out and does an AA on the money in the bank winner. With no one else in sight, Truth wins it for the Awesome Truth. R-Truth gets his <em>WrestleMania<\/em> moment, and Awesome Truth is the <em>Raw<\/em> Tag Team champion for the first time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This match was good for how many wrestlers were in the match. It was a solid C+\/B-. Having Theory &amp; Waller win was not the best move, but having Awesome Truth win was. R-Truth earned a <em>WrestleMania<\/em> moment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Having the titles finally split was a brilliant move. We finally got two different tag team champions. That&#8217;s a smart move for the tag team division, which is stacked right now. Because there were so many wrestlers most didn&#8217;t shine, but the teams that stood out were DIY and New Catch Republic. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Either both should have won or at least one of them. Either way, the WWE Universe gets two new tag team champions. Awesome Truth as the New <em>RAW<\/em> Tag Team Champions &amp; Waller &amp; Theory as the New Smackdown Tag Team Champions. This was the first title change of the night.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rey Mysterio &amp; Andrade vs Dominik Mysterio &amp; Santos Escobar<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first of the random matches of the night at <em>WrestleMania 40<\/em>. This was a last-minute match between four top Latin wrestlers. Throughout the match, both\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Andrade<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Santos Escobar<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0showcased why they both need to be pushed. Both are excellent wrestlers and have this aura to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rey Mysterio<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0showed why he&#8217;s one of the best to ever do it. He might now be as quick as before, but he&#8217;s still great to watch. And\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dominik Mysterio<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0is that typical scaredy-cat heel who everyone loves to hate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rey Mysterio &amp; Andrade Win<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><em>WrestleMania<\/em> moment from <strong>Joaquin Wilde<\/strong> who was in the side of Rey&#8217;s <strong>LWO<\/strong> corner. He jumped so far from the top middle rope and landed far away from Dominik and Escobar. Two big masked men cost Dominik Mysterio &amp; Santos Escobar the match. Rey Mysterio hits the classic 619 into both his opponents and pinned Santos. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The two masked men ended up being Philadelphia Eagles legends,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jason Kelce<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lane Johnson.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0The match was decent, nothing special but a couple of great moments. Maybe a solid C, with Andrade looking like a star throughout the match.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brother vs. Brother<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Being in the city of &#8220;Brotherly Love&#8221; it was only appropriate to have <strong>The Usos<\/strong> Civil War. Both brothers go on against one another. This match was between <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jey Uso<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jimmy Uso<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and it was personal. Team Yeet versus Team No Yeet. We had another celebrity in the building.<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Lil Wayne<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0made a surprise appearance introducing Jey Uso. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Main Event Jey Uso wasted no time by going through the middle ropes and attacking his brother. However, both brothers know each other so well after years of being tag team partners. Another great Brother vs. Brother match at WrestleMania shades of <strong>Bret <\/strong><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hart<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> vs. <strong>Owen <\/strong><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hart<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>The <\/strong><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hardy Boyz<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Rivalry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jimmy Uso was super kick-happy, with various super kicks towards Jey. Jimmy tried going for a splash from the top rope only to be countered with a super kick of his own from Jey. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We had a super kick party at <em>WrestleMania 40<\/em>. Both stars went into a super kick party stalemate. Superkick counter after super kick counter from both Usos. Jey could not pull the trigger when Jimmy was on his knees begging his little brother to stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ending the Usos Civil War<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jimmy seemed to be begging for forgiveness and Jey Uso picked him up. This is what Jimmy wanted, he suckered Jey in with a super kick and a splash but Jey kicked out. Jey quickly shook it off and speared Jimmy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He finished it off with a splash and a win.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pat McAfee<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0was excited and began to yeet as Jey Uso won the match. I rate this match a C+ because of the emotion behind it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There were too many super kicks not enough wrestling moves. For two guys who have been together throughout their whole life their chemistry against one another wasn&#8217;t all there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The match was good and the right person won the match. Jey Uso has clicked as a main event caliber talent and the fans love him. WrestleMania went the way of Jey Uso. Hopefully, this is just the beginning for Jey Uso, as it seems he finally put his rivalry with Jimmy and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Bloodline<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0behind him.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Six-Woman Tag Team Match<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It was the WWE Women&#8217;s Tag Team champions (<strong>Kairi Sane<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Asuka<\/strong>), and <strong>Dakota Kai<\/strong> representing <strong>Damage CTRL<\/strong> coming out first. Their opponents were <strong>Bianca Belair<\/strong>, <strong>Jade Cargill<\/strong>, and<strong> Naomi<\/strong>. This <em>WrestleMania 40<\/em> match favored Cargill&#8217;s team. They overpowered their opponents. It was not even a contest. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The highlight of the match was when Asuka sprayed the mist on Kairi Sane. Then Bianca whipped Asuka with her long ponytail. Finally, Cargill gets the victory as she pinned Dakota Kai with her finisher. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cargill and Bianca are stars which is why I rate this match a solid C. Maybe even a D+. It was such a quick match with Cargill&#8217;s team looking unstoppable throughout all of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Intercontinental Championship Match<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A touching moment for\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sami Zayn<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0with his wife and son before his match.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chad Gable<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0also motivated Zayn before his match signaling that he owes Gable a favor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A fired-up Zayn also got a hug from best friend,<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Kevin Owens<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0before entering the match. Zayn comes out even more hyped for his match against the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion,<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Gunther<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As dominant as the ring general, Gunther is, Sami Zayn did not back down. He went chop for chop with Gunther. Gunther was dominating for a while until Zayn hit two suplexes on the reigning champion. Gunther slowed the momentum of Zayn with a huge clothesline to Zayn. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While Gunther was toying with Zayn, Zayn turned things around with a huge tornado DDT. After a huge DDT, Gunther somehow countered Zayn&#8217;s offense with a sleeper hold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Counter After Counter<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When it seemed that Zayn would grab onto the rope, Gunther hit a suplex. Then Zayn countered with a suplex of his own. Zayn was going for a helluva drop kick but Gunther retaliated with a double leg dropkick. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then he hit Zayn with a powerbomb. Zayn would kick out and Gunther was in disbelief. Zayn hit a helluva kick out of nowhere for a Hail Mary, and Gunther still kicked out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sami Zayn was going for another helluva kick but Gunther countered with a clothesline and two power bombs. But somehow the challenger, Sami Zayn kicked out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> So many emotions going through this <em>WrestleMania 40<\/em> match as Zayn&#8217;s wife was cheering and showed concern for her husband. After another slam, Gunther hit a big splash from the top rope. The Intercontinental champion would mock Zayn&#8217;s wife and hit another splash at Zayn.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Champion Is Dethroned<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">THAT&#8217;S HOW WINNING IS DONE!!! \u2764\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamiZayn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@SamiZayn<\/a> pulls off the miracle in Philadelphia and it&#8217;s a celebration at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WrestleMania?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WrestleMania<\/a> XL! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DrZlw7OnDe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/DrZlw7OnDe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WWE (@WWE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE\/status\/1776789855810322452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As Gunther went for another splash Zayn hit a helluva kick from the top rope. He then hits a brainbuster from the top rope. Gunther was in trouble as Zayn would hit two more helluva kicks. Sami Zayn with the miracle of the night as he dethrones Gunther and ends his historic championship reign with over 600 days as champion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The underdog Sami Zayn celebrates yet another WWE Intercontinental Championship reign with his wife. Because of this, I would give this match an A -. Both wrestlers showcased incredible abilities. This had a<strong> Rocky Balboa<\/strong> against<strong> Ivan Drago<\/strong> type of feel to this match. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It was fitting this match and outcome happened at Philly and <em>WrestleMania 40<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quick Break Before Main Event of Night 1<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><em>Raw<\/em> General Manager <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adam Pearce<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and<em> SmackDown<\/em> General Manager <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nick Aldis<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0took time to thank the fans for filling the arena. 72, 543 people were in attendance at <em>WrestleMania 40<\/em>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pearce went on to hype up the main event as the biggest tag team match of <em>WrestleMania<\/em> history. More stars were sighted like\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">George Kittle<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vanessa Hudgens<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Druski<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Wale<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2Chainz<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Main Event of Night 1 Entrances<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The main event of Night One is a tag team match between <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cody Rhodes<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0&amp; WWE World Heavyweight Champion\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Seth Rollins<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0against WWE Universal Champion\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Roman Reigns<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rock<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The fans were hyped when Rollins and Rhodes came out, singing along to both of their songs. The Rock comes out with an overkill intro and a custom title as the &#8220;Final Boss.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, Roman Reigns comes out with WWE Hall of Famer,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paul Heyman<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span>Pat McAfee<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Corey Graves<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0raise their fingers to acknowledge the tribal chief. The match had a lot at stake. If Rollins and Rhodes win Rhodes vs Roman at Night 2 becomes a one-on-one match with no interference. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, if The Rock and Roman Reigns win, then Rhodes vs Roman is scheduled under Bloodline rules. This means no disqualifications, anything goes, and Bloodline can interfere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Saturday WrestleMania XL Main Event<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The match started with an epic stare-down between all four competitors. Former\u00a0<strong>The <\/strong><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shield<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Brothers and both World Champions, Rollins &amp; Reigns started off the match. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As Seth tried to tag in Rhodes, Reigns quickly tried to run away and looked afraid and mad. Especially when the fans reacted positively to Rhodes. As Rollins &amp; Rhodes tried to double-team Reigns, he went to his corner and tagged in The Rock.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rock used his strength to his advantage. Every move he hit he would mock Rhodes until finally Rhodes was tagged in. Rhodes was not faced by The Rock and quickly began attacking The Rock. Rhodes &amp; Rollins were teaming up pretty well, they had good tag team chemistry. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Both of them were outwrestling Reigns &amp; The Rock. The first highlight of the match was Rollins drinking <strong>Prime<\/strong> energy drink and spitting it on The Rock.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Match Turned Into No DQ\/No Count Outs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stakes were high for this <em>WrestleMania 40<\/em> main event. The Rock threatened to fire the referee mid-match for going for a countout. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As it seemed to be a No Disqualification Match now, Rollins &amp; The Rock were fighting on one side of the arena. While Reigns &amp; Rhodes were on the other side fighting it out. Rollins jumped from the barricade into The Rock. As The Rock distracted the ref, Roman slammed Rollins to the floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rock &amp; Roman kept targeting the injured knee of Rollins. Which was not good for Rollins, who is set to defend his championship tomorrow night against\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drew McIntyre<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reigns &amp; Rock were smart at this point of the match. They kept wrestling at a slower pace, slowly injuring Rollins. Trying to not give the speed advantage to Rhodes &amp; Rollins. With no partner to tag as Roman hit Rhodes, Rock hit a sharpshooter on an injured Rollins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rhodes Takes Control<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cody Rhodes slapped The Rock and the tables started turning for Rhodes &amp; Rollins. An injured Rollins hit a curb stomp on The Rock and tagged in Rhodes. Who quickly took control with a Cody Cutter &amp; Disaster Kick to Reigns. Rhodes then hit another Cody Cutter to Reigns. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As Rhodes went for another Disaster Kick Reigns hit a Superman Punch to Rhodes. As Rhodes kicked out, Reigns seemed to be bleeding from his nose. Reigns went for a spear but Rhodes countered with a tag and Cody Cutter to Reigns. Rollins hit a frog splash on Reigns and Reigns kicked out again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, Heyman was crying because he was worried for his tribal chief. As Rollins went for a Curve Stomp Reigns hit a power bomb to Rollins. However, Rhodes and Rollins countered with a double super kick. Rollins hit a Curve Stomp to Reigns and Rhodes continued with a CrossRhodes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As Rhodes went for the win, The Rock threw the referee outside of the ring. A ticked-off Rhodes was low-blowed and speared by Reigns. Rock threw in the ref to count and Rhodes still kicked out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Night 1 Main Event Had a Bunch of Highlights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reigns hit a submission move on Rhodes as The Rock held the legs of Rhodes. Rollins hit a Curve Stomp to Reigns as this was happening. The Rock looked at the Rhodes family and brought out the belt. He kept running his mouth to the mother of Rhodes saying he was gonna hit Rhodes with the belt. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rhodes then turned things around for a bit until The Rock hit a spinebuster to Rhodes. He went for a People&#8217;s Elbow but Rhodes countered with another Cody Cutter. As he went for the Cross Rhodes, he got hit with a Superman Punch from Reigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reigns went for a spear on Cody and Rollins with the huge save. Reings ended up spearing The Rock to the shock and dismay of Reings. Rhodes and Rollins hit a double pedigree on their opponents to show respect to\u00a0<\/span>Triple H<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The Rock continued to scream and yell at Rhodes&#8217; mom. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rock tried to Rock Bottom Rhodes into a table but Rollins distracted Rock. Rhodes hit Rock with a Rock Bottom to the table. Then Reigns hit a spear to Rollins through the barricade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Night 1 Main Event Concluded<\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINAL BOSS AND THE TRIBAL CHIEF!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WrestleMania?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#WrestleMania<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/j1pl7d0yCq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/j1pl7d0yCq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WWE (@WWE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WWE\/status\/1776810928803102788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">April 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As Rhodes dragged The Rock inside the ring, Reigns hit Rhodes with a drive-by. Rhodes and Reigns threw back-to-back punches. Then Rhodes hits Reigns with two Cross Rhodes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As he goes for a third one, The Rock hits Rhodes with the belt. Reigns capitalizes with a spear. Rock ordered Reigns to tag him in. The Rock hits Rhodes with a Rock Bottom. He follows it with a People&#8217;s Elbow and The Rock pins Cody Rhodes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another predictable outcome for The Bloodline. As Rhodes and Rollins seem to win Bloodline always helps one another. The match was a pretty high A. It was the best match of the night. It had everything. Wrestling moves, emotion, storyline, everything was great. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This had so much drama and it ended up being a great match. Reigns, Rhodes, and Rollins all had to carry The Rock struggled for quite a bit. Rhodes was the best of the night. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, Bloodline seemed to be on top as Rhodes and Rollins looked disappointed. <em>WrestleMania <\/em><em>40 <\/em>Night One was great, but Night Two tomorrow will be even better. It will be a whole movie when Rhodes and Reigns main event for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Night Two under Bloodline Rules.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/h3>\n<p><em>Header photo \u2013 WWE \u2013\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stay tuned to the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for more on this and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. 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