The first night of WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas didn’t just meet expectations—it obliterated them. From shocking betrayals to championship changes and a main event that will be talked about for years, WWE kicked off its biggest weekend of the year with an unforgettable spectacle.

The night started with an absolute banger as Jey Uso, the 2025 Royal Rumble winner, challenged Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship in the opening match. Gunther, who had been nearly untouchable since his main roster debut, finally met his match. Uso, riding a wave of momentum, pushed the "Ring General" to his limit before forcing him to submit—a rare sight for the dominant champion. The crowd erupted as Uso held the title high, cementing himself as the new face of Raw in what might be the biggest win of his career.

The championship changes didn’t stop there. The New Day, now fully embracing their villainous ways, pulled out every dirty trick in the book to dethrone the War Raiders and capture their record-breaking 12th tag team title. Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, masters of mind games, used underhanded tactics to secure the victory, proving that their heel turn has given them new life.

Another first-time champion was crowned when Jacob Fatu, in his WrestleMania debut, clashed with LA Knight for the United States Championship. The match was an all-out war—fast, brutal, and packed with near-falls that had the crowd on their feet. Fatu’s explosive offense and high-flying maneuvers proved too much for Knight, and when the referee’s hand hit the mat for the three-count, Fatu stood tall with his first singles gold in WWE.

The women’s division had its spotlight moment as well, with Tiffany Stratton defending her WWE Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair, who had won the 2025 Royal Rumble to earn this shot. While the match didn’t quite reach the epic levels some had hoped for, Stratton’s victory was the right call—keeping the title on the rising star ensures her reign continues to build momentum.

But the real show-stealer was the night’s main event: Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns in a no-holds-barred thriller. With no championship on the line, the stakes were purely personal—and the drama reached nuclear levels when Paul Heyman, the longtime advocate for Reigns and recent ally of Punk, shockingly turned on both men to align with Rollins. The betrayal was executed perfectly, with Heyman delivering a low blow to Punk before handing Rollins a steel chair to seal the victory. The crowd was left in stunned silence before erupting into a mix of boos and cheers, setting up what could be the defining storyline of the next year.

Elsewhere on the card, Jade Cargill made her WrestleMania singles debut in dominant fashion, dismantling Naomi in a hard-hitting match that solidified her as a future cornerstone of the women’s division. And in a chaotic opener, El Grande Americano used every dirty trick imaginable to defeat the last-minute replacement Rey Fenix, proving that even without a marquee build, WWE can deliver must-see action.

As Night 1 wrapped up, one thing was clear: WWE is firing on all cylinders. With three new champions, a game-changing betrayal, and a main event that exceeded all expectations, WrestleMania 41 has already set a high bar—and Night 2 has a tough act to follow.

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