WWE has officially confirmed the opening matches for both nights of WrestleMania 42, setting the tone for the biggest show of the year.

On Night One, the six-man tag team match featuring IShowSpeed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory against LA Knight and The Usos will kick off the show. The match is also set to air on ESPN2.

The bout was further built on WWE RAW, where IShowSpeed was shown dealing with nerves ahead of his in-ring debut. However, a training session helped boost his confidence heading into WrestleMania.

Night Two will open with a high-profile singles clash between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi, which will air on ESPN. The match was set up through a contract signing segment on RAW, where both competitors signed individually. Paul Heyman added to the storyline by predicting Lesnar would come out on top.

Here is the full updated lineup for WrestleMania 42:

WrestleMania 42 Night One (Saturday, April 18)

• Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (w/ Pat McAfee)
• Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
• Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
• Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
• Women’s Tag Team Championship: Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c) vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. The Bella Twins vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria
• Unsanctioned Match: Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu (ESPN2)
• Six-Man Tag: Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed vs. The Usos & LA Knight (ESPN2)

WrestleMania 42 Night Two (Sunday, April 19)

• World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
• WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
• Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
• United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
• Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi (ESPN)
• Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio (ESPN)

With both opening matches now confirmed, WrestleMania 42’s structure is set, giving fans a clearer picture of how each night will unfold.

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