WWE has confirmed the opening matches for both nights of WrestleMania 42, finalising key details for its biggest show of the year.
The announcements were made during the latest episode of WWE Raw, with Night One set to kick off with a six-man tag team match. LA Knight will team with The Usos to face The Vision and IShowSpeed.
Night Two will open with a high-profile singles match, as Brock Lesnar takes on Oba Femi in what is expected to be a major spotlight moment for the rising star.
WrestleMania 42 takes place across two nights, April 18 and 19, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
What Other WrestleMania 42 Matches Will Take Place?
WrestleMania 42 will be headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton on Night One, while CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns on Night Two.
Other featured matches include Stephanie Vaquer vs. Liv Morgan and Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley, alongside several additional marquee bouts.
WrestleMania 42 will air across ESPN platforms, with coverage beginning at 6 p.m. ET on both nights. The opening hour will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Saturday and ESPN on Sunday, while full event coverage will be available via streaming through ESPN’s platforms.
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