WrestleMania XL Night 1 Recap: Matches, Producers, & More!

By Pro Wrestling News On Apr 6, 2024

Night one of WrestleMania XL at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia had more spoilers, backstage news, and other interesting notes that have surfaced.

Fightful Select has reported some exciting items for WrestleMania Saturday. Here’s a breakdown of the producers and match order for the night:

– Women’s World Championship Match: Becky Lynch vs. Rhea Ripley (C), with TJ Wilson as the producer and Shawn Bennett as the referee.
– 6-Pack Ladder Match For the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships featuring several teams, with Jamie Noble & Kenn Doane as producers and multiple referees.
– Rey Mysterio & Andrade vs. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio & Santos Escobar, with Chris Park & Shane Helms as producers and Rod Zapata as the referee.
– Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso, with Jason Jordan as the producer and Daphanie LaShaunn as the referee.
– Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, & Naomi vs. Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai, Kabuki Warriors) produced by Pete Williams & Nora Greenwald, with Dan Engler as the referee.
– Intercontinental Championship Match: Sami Zayn vs. GUNTHER (C) produced by Shawn Daivari and Eddie Orengo as the referee.
– Cody Rhodes & Seth “Freakin” Rollins vs. Roman Reigns & The Rock, with Michael Hayes & Bobby Roode as producers and Chad Patton as the referee.

Some internal news and notes for WrestleMania XL night one include Jason Kelce from the NFL Philadelphia Eagles participating, The Rock not being listed for Raw or Smackdown, and R-Truth’s absence from the run sheet. Many within WWE are excited for The Rock’s entrance when it gets dark.

As for match times on night one:
– Rhea/Becky Lynch: 25 minutes
– Ladder match: 25 minutes
– Rey Mysterio & Andrade vs. Santos Escobar & Dominik Mysterio: 15 minutes
– Usos battle: 15 minutes
– Six-woman tag: 15 minutes
– Gunther vs. Sami Zayn: 20 minutes
– Main event: 45 minutes

Be sure to stay tuned for live results coverage of WrestleMania XL from Philadelphia, PA. It’s going to be an action-packed night filled with excitement and surprises!