WWE WrestleMania 42 Night One Preview - Will Randy Orton Become WWE Champion? Who Leaves With The Women's World Title? Seth Rollins Vs. Gunther! How Far Will Drew McIntyre & Jacob Fatu Go?!

Adam Wilborn and Michael Hanfler from WhatCulture Wrestling deliver a detailed preview of WrestleMania 42 Night One, analyzing key matches and potential outcomes with a mix of optimism, skepticism, and sharp commentary. They discuss the Usos and LA Knight facing off against iShowSpeed and The Vision, predicting a babyface win despite the chaotic nature of the match. Drew McIntyre is expected to lose to Jacob Fatu in an unsanctioned match, with a strong emphasis on creative use of the stage environment to elevate the storytelling. Becky Lynch is favored to defeat AJ Lee for the Women's Intercontinental Championship, allowing AJ to maintain her momentum while setting up future storylines. Seth Rollins is predicted to lose to Gunther, potentially due to a surprise return by Bron Breaker, which would set up a major post-WrestleMania feud. Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie are championed as deserving winners of the Women's Tag Team Championships, advocating for a more emotionally satisfying outcome. The main event between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton is heavily criticized, with both hosts expressing deep reservations about the booking, particularly the Pat McAfee angle. Despite this, they predict Randy Orton will win the Undisputed WWE Championship, though they acknowledge the potential for a major backlash and a title change on Night Two. The episode ends with a call for audience engagement and a reminder to subscribe for the Night Two preview. Key takeaways include: 1) Randy Orton is expected to win his 15th world title, despite fan and critic backlash; 2) Becky Lynch should win the Women’s IC Championship to elevate both her and AJ Lee’s characters; 3) Jacob Fatu must win against Drew McIntyre in a creative, non-ring finish to justify his rise; 4) Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie deserve the Women’s Tag Team Titles for emotional storytelling; 5) The Cody vs. Orton main event is seen as a misstep that may be fixed on Night Two; 6) WWE should consider a clean title change for Liv Morgan to validate her hard work; 7) Pat McAfee’s involvement is viewed as detrimental to the main event’s credibility; 8) Creative use of the stage and environment is crucial for matches like McIntyre vs. Fatu. The overall sentiment is mixed, leaning toward cautious optimism with significant reservations about the main event and booking decisions.