Night 1 Highlights: Hidden Details & Twists
1 . Heyman’s Triple-Cross Betrayal
In a jaw-dropping swerve, Paul Heyman turned on both CM Punk and Roman Reigns during the Night 1 main event (32:38, Grade: A+), siding with Seth Rollins.
Delivered a chair to Punk, only to lowblow him—then repeated it with Reigns, shielding them from clean losses.
Pre-betrayal glances with Rollins hinted at an orchestrated alliance going back to their WarGames history.
Sparks speculation of a new power group forming around Rollins, as
Heyman steps away from The Bloodline.
- Jey uso Captures the World Heavyweight Title
Scored a rare submission win over Gunther (1 6:23, Grade: A), who rarely submits in WWE.
Gunther tapping so quickly felt unusual— possibly signaling a kayfabe injury or storyline vulnerability.
Jey mirrored Gunther’s style, teasing a more intense, evolved persona postvictory.
- Jacob Fatu’s First Singles Championship Win
Overcame LA Knight to become United States Champion (1 0:38, Grade: B+), reversing a moonsault into a brutal BFT, echoing Rollins’ iconic RKO spot from WM31 .
Aligned with Solo Sikoa, hinting at a reshaped Bloodline, while tensions may brew between them down the road.
- The New Day’s Long-Awaited Heel Turn
Beat The War Raiders (9:1 2, Grade: B) using blatant rule-breaking to claim their 1 2th tag team championship.
Kofi’s cheating was deliberate, with the duo fleeing post-match in villainous fashion, signaling a new ruthless streak.
- Tiffany Stratton Keeps Her Crown
Retained the WWE Women’s Championship over Charlotte Flair (Grade: B).
Flair incorporated Stephanie Vaquer’s move, suggesting technical growth and future nods to cross-promotional stories.
Stratton’s victory strengthens her heel reign and keeps doors open for fresh rivalries.
- The Mystery of El Grande Americano
Defeated Rey Fenix with dirty tactics (7:56, Grade: B), ending with a bland finish likely crafted to set up a rematch.
Commentary dropped clues about Chad
Gable being under the mask, though WWE is stretching the reveal for a bigger payoff.
Fenix’s appearance hints at collaboration between WWE and AAA.
- Jade Cargill’s Dominant WrestleMania Debut
Took down Naomi in a statement win (9:1 8, Grade: B+).
Naomi’s more aggressive demeanor suggests a heel shift, and Bianca Belair’s name-drop on commentary
teases a major triple threat in the works.
Night 2 Highlights: Shocks and Seeds for Future Feuds
- John Cena’s Darkest Turn Yet
Defeated Cody Rhodes in the main event (25:03, Grade: D) to become a recordbreaking 1 7-time world champion—but used a low blow and a belt shot to seal the win.
Cut a post-match promo confirming a
full heel turn, embracing bitterness and disdain.
Travis Scott interfered mid-match, pulling the ref out before taking a Cody Cutter—his appearance was widely booed (#NoRock trended afterward).
The Rock, rumored to return, was absent due to filming, missing a golden chance to deepen Cena’s descent into villainy.
- Dominik Mysterio Steals the IC Title
In a four-way match (1 0:29, Grade: A), Dominik pinned Finn Balor—betraying his Judgment Day ally.
Wore a Rey Mysterio mask after the win, mocking his father and receiving surprise crowd support.
Bron Breakker remained unpinned, preserving his momentum for a bigger Raw storyline.
- Becky Lynch Returns, Reignites the Women’s Tag Division
Replaced an “injured” Bayley to join Lyra Valkyria, winning the Women’s Tag Titles (8:42, Grade: B).
Her return as a full-timer immediately reshuffles the women’s title scene.
Bayley’s backstage attack remains suspicious—setting up potential betrayal twists.
1 1 . Lyra Valkyria’s Championship Ascendancy
Now a dual titleholder (Tag and Women’s Intercontinental), Valkyria’s push cements her as a major rising star.
- TNA’s Joe Hendry Makes WWE Splash
Shockingly answered Randy Orton’s open challenge (3:08, Grade: B), subbing in for Kevin Owens.
Loud fan response, post-match RKO, and mutual respect teased more to come.
Marks a rare TNA-WWE crossover, though rumors of a Hendry-Miz feud were shelved due to TNA’s hesitations.
- McIntyre vs. Priest: Chemistry in Chaos
Drew McIntyre triumphed in a Sin City Street Fight (1 3:54, Grade: A-), with both men delivering brutal, high-impact action.
The match sets the stage for a potential Backlash rematch and involvement in the upcoming Money in the Bank.
- Iyo Sky’s Triple Threat Triumph
Retained the Women’s World
Championship in a standout match vs.
Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair (Grade: A).
“Tower of Doom” spot and loud Iyo chants made this a weekend highlight.
Sets up possible non-title feuds, especially between Ripley and Belair.
1 5. Logan Paul Cheats to Win Again
Defeated AJ Styles (Grade: B) with underhanded tactics and a custom drone camera documenting the bout.
Keeps him firmly in heel territory, setting up possible future feuds—maybe even against Karrion Kross.
1 6. Austin’s Wild Return Turns Risky
Stone Cold drove in on an ATV to a huge pop but accidentally crashed into a barricade, reportedly injuring a fan.
A real-life incident that WWE subtly folded into the night’s unpredictable
energy.
Broader Themes, Hints & Long-Term Fallout
- Foreshadowing Through Visuals &
Behavior
Many betrayals and turns (e.g.,
Heyman’s) were foreshadowed by subtle expressions and interactions.
Las Vegas’ “high-stakes” vibe mirrored the narrative risks taken by key
characters.
- Seeds for Upcoming Rivalries
Cody and Punk vs. Heyman/Rollins seems imminent, while Lynch-Bayley tension brews backstage.
Ripley and Belair deserve a side feud, and The Rock’s absence leaves a future grudge with Cena unresolved.
- Character Shifts & Faction Evolution
Cena’s heel turn, Naomi’s aggression, and Rollins’ cunning suggest a darker tone across divisions.
The Bloodline may fracture further, with Sikoa and Fatu stepping up while Reigns and Punk possibly align.
- WWE Opens the Forbidden Door
Joe Hendry and Rey Fenix’s matches hint at deeper collaboration with T NA and AAA.
Possible future appearances from international stars like Vikingo could enrich WWE’s roster.
21 . Crowd Energy & Response
WWE claimed 61,467 (Night 1) and 63,226 (Night 2), though actual distribution suggests a few thousand less.
Unique chants for Iyo Sky, Dirty Dom, and post-anthem “USA” moments showed unexpected crowd investment.
Travis Scott and The Rock backlash signaled clear fan displeasure with certain creative decisions.
22. Production Details with Narrative Impact
Cena’s stripped-down entrance underlined his heel shift, while Logan Paul’s drone cam personalized his arrogance.
Austin’s mishap added an unplanned but compelling dose of chaos.