Seth Rollins wins the triple-threat main event with shocking betrayal twist, Tiffany Stratton retains title, and Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu, and The New Day walk out as new WWE champions.
Las Vegas, USA | April 20, 2025
Night 1 of WrestleMania 41 delivered jaw-dropping moments, title changes, and betrayal-fueled drama at the Allegiant Arena in Las Vegas. The main event saw Seth Rollins defeat Roman Reigns and CM Punk in a brutal triple-threat showdown — thanks to a shocking betrayal by Paul Heyman.
Here are the top highlights from WrestleMania 41, Night 1:
🔥 Main Event Shock: Rollins Stuns Reigns & Punk
Seth Rollins emerged victorious in the highly anticipated triple-threat bout, overcoming Roman Reigns and CM Punk. The dramatic climax unfolded when Paul Heyman, standing in Punk’s corner, handed a steel chair seemingly to Punk, then Reigns — but ultimately assisted Rollins, leaving fans stunned and Punk betrayed. The win marked a major turning point and possibly a new alliance in WWE.
👑 Tiffany Stratton Retains Women’s Title
In a high-octane slugfest, Tiffany Stratton successfully defended her WWE Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair. Despite taking heavy hits, Stratton executed her signature Prettiest Moonsault Ever to secure a monumental pinfall win — potentially career-defining for the rising star.
🏆 New Champions Crowned
- Jey Uso choked out Gunther to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, officially ushering in the “Jey Uso Era.”
- Jacob Fatu defeated LA Knight to claim his first WWE United States Championship, continuing the momentum of the New Bloodline faction.
- The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) outwitted The War Raiders to reclaim the World Tag Team Titles, using a sneaky, referee-missed tactic for the win.
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⚔️ Other Highlights
- Jade Cargill overpowered Naomi with a mid-air suplex and a brutal powerbomb in their heated grudge match.
- El Grande Americano defeated Rey Fenix in a high-flying Lucha Libre clash. Mystery surrounds his identity — speculated to be Chad Gable.
- WWE announced its acquisition of AAA, marking a new chapter in Lucha Libre-WWE integration.
- Cameos and appearances by Shawn Michaels, Vikingo, and crowd-favorite entrances added to the night’s spectacle.
📊 The Road Ahead:
Night 2 of WrestleMania 41 promises even bigger clashes and title implications, including rumored rematches and storyline fallout from Paul Heyman’s betrayal.
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