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WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Tips and Predictions
Las Vegas gets the first half of WrestleMania 42, and Night 1 is stacked with title matches, feuds and one absolute mismatch if William Hill News’s prices are right.
Here’s a bout‑by‑bout look at the card and how the odds line up with the stories being told on TV.
Gunther (1/5) vs Seth Rollins (10/3)
It’s no shock William Hill have Gunther as a heavy 1/5 favourite over Seth Rollins at 10/3. The Ring General has been positioned as the promotion’s most dominant champion, and a long, punishing main‑event style match where he eventually chops Rollins down fits WWE’s current direction.
Rollins always has a live‑showman’s chance and the we could be set for plenty of near‑falls and drama, but not necessarily a title change. Unless creative swerves hard into a “shock babyface win”, the safer play is Gunther to win – potentially after a referee stoppage or powerbomb barrage that keeps Rollins strong in defeat.
Prediction: Gunther to win (1/5) – short, but the result feels baked in.
The Usos & LA Knight (1/4) vs The Vision & IShowSpeed (11/4) – Six‑Man Tag
This screams crowd‑pleaser. WWE has been desperate to keep LA Knight hot, and reuniting him with The Usos against the heat‑magnet trio of Logan Paul, Austin Theory and IShowSpeed is a license for loud reactions and a feel‑good finish. William Hill go 1/4 on the babyface trio, with the heels 11/4.
Given Logan Paul’s United States Title reign and growing mainstream profile, the most likely finish is Knight pinning Theory or Speed to set up a future singles clash with Paul.
Prediction: Usos & LA Knight to win (1/4)
Randy Orton (4/6) vs Cody Rhodes (11/10) – Undisputed WWE Championship
Here’s where things tighten up. William Hill have Randy Orton 4/6 to retain against Cody Rhodes at 11/10, reflecting a market that leans to The Viper’s late‑career title run continuing.
From a booking standpoint, Cody chasing rather than holding the top belt on Night 1 keeps his eventual coronation in play for a bigger stage down the line. Expect counters, RKO teases and probably some rule‑bending before Orton finds a way to slither out with the title.
Prediction: Orton to win (4/6) – expect Cody to be protected in defeat.
Jacob Fatu (1/7) vs Drew McIntyre (4/1) – Unsanctioned Match
This screams chaos. Fatu is just 1/7 with William Hills, with McIntyre a 4/1 outsider. This fight could represent Drew trying to drag the new monster into deep water but ultimately falling to sheer violence, putting Fatu over as a top‑tier threat from day one.
Expect plunder, brawling around the stadium and a few scary bumps – the kind of spectacle WWE loves to use when they want fans to remember a new signing. McIntyre loses nothing in defeat, especially if the match is stopped rather than a clean pin.
Prediction: Jacob Fatu to win (1/7) – and don’t be shocked by a referee stoppage finish.
Becky Lynch (2/9) vs AJ Lee (3/1) – Women’s Intercontinental Championship
This is part nostalgia, part statement match. Becky Lynch is 2/9 favourite to retain against returning legend AJ Lee at 3/1. The story is Becky proving she’s now the standard‑bearer of the division against one of the women who helped build it.
Lee can absolutely still go and will get her moments, but everything about current TV points to Lynch holding gold heading into the summer. The value angle is more likely in props (submission finish, match time) than the straight result.
Prediction: Becky Lynch to win (2/9).
Women’s Tag Team Championship – Fatal Four Way
- Bayley & Lyra Valkyria 4/6
- The Bella Twins 11/8
- The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend) 5/1
- Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss 7/1
This is the most volatile match on the card. Bayley and Lyra are rightful favourites at 4/6, having the most momentum and in‑ring chemistry of the four teams. The Bellas at 11/8 are clearly priced as the nostalgic alternative if WWE want a mainstream headline, while Jax/Legend and Flair/Bliss look like longer‑term story vehicles rather than likely winners.
Given Bayley’s recent babyface run and Lyra’s ascent from NXT, keeping the belts on them feels consistent with the wider women’s tag rebuild.
Prediction: Bayley & Lyra Valkyria to retain (4/6).
Liv Morgan (2/9) vs Stephanie Vaquer (3/1) – Women’s World Championship
Night 1’s other women’s title bout has a similar shape to Becky/AJ. Liv Morgan is 2/9 with Hills, with NJPW and CMLL standout Stephanie Vaquer at 3/1. Morgan’s underdog‑to‑champion arc is still fresh and that this match is likely more about showcasing Vaquer to a wider audience than immediately crowning her.
Expect a stiff, frantic match that lets Vaquer shine, but the safest assumption is Liv escaping with the belt – potentially by the skin of her teeth – to set up a rematch or a future multi‑woman program.
Prediction: Liv Morgan to win (2/9).
