WrestleMania 42 predictions night one: Does Randy Orton win WWE title?

Unsanctioned match: Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre

• Jordan Mendoza: The one thing to watch is how far they let these stars go in terms of brutality. This match could really use some shocking moments out of the gate, and that should favor Fatu in getting on the right track after kind of wandering around for so long. Winner: Jacob Fatu.
• Richard Morin: Just how violent this gets is largely up to Disney, since this match will be broadcast on ESPN2. As far as results go, rumors are McIntyre is set to film a new movie, which sets up nicely for Fatu to win in a brutal manner. Winner: Jacob Fatu.

IShowSpeed, Logan Paul and Austin Theory vs. LA Knight, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso

• Jordan Mendoza: It's a shame injuries have derailed The Vision where it felt IShowSpeed was needed. While there is annoyance with his inclusion, he is a gifted athlete and there should be spots for him to flourish. WWE wouldn't bring in him just to lose, and he helps The Vision keep the balance while it awaits its other members to return Winners: IShowSpeed, Logan Paul and Austin Theory.
• Richard Morin: Last time I checked, Speed is still cursed by Danhausen — so the guess here is some mystical dark magic will somehow cost The Vision the match. Winners: LA Knight and The Usos

Gunther vs. Seth Rollins

• Jordan Mendoza: This impromptu rivalry has some intrigue because it's two forces that seem to be unstoppable right now. Do you really stop all the momentum the "career killer" Gunther has built in the past year, or does Rollins' comeback suddenly slow down? There's great cases for either star to win, but Rollins gets it done to slow down the ego of "The Ring General." Winner: Seth Rollins.
• Richard Morin: WWE did itself no favors in tipping its hand here. Gunther is taking care of Paul Heyman's problem in Rollins — and Gunther can't cash in his favor if he loses — so the prediction here is a returning Bron Breakker helps Gunther pick up the win. But what will be the favor? Gunther will ask for a retirement match against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Winner: Gunther.

WWE Women's Tag Team Championship fatal four-way match: Nia Jax and Lash Legend (c) vs. The Bella Twins vs. Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair vs. Lyra Valkyria and Bayley

• Jordan Mendoza: It's always tough to gauge how these multiple tag team matches will go at WrestleMania since it's always wide open of who ends up on top. The easy pick would be giving The Bella Twins gold once again, but that doesn't seem like the logical pick. One team to watch is Lyra Valkyria and Bayley, who have endured plenty of hardships on the way here, and after they weren't able to team up last year, they avenge it with a win. Winners: Lyra Valkyria and Bayley.
• Richard Morin: Nikki Bella is reportedly a game-time decision due to injury, with The Kabuki Warriors rumored as a standby replacement if needed. Such a scenario would likely change things quite a bit since I see The Bella Twins as the likely victors here. If Nikki can't go, however, I think the belts stay put. Winners: The Irresistible Forces

Women's Intercontinental Championship match: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch

• Jordan Mendoza: Can Lee really get the best of Lynch for the fourth straight time? Lee has dominated this rivalry, and everything indicates it will continue at WrestleMania. But this one will require some new techniques. Lynch changes up the plan and uses some creative thinking to get the advantage in her favor to reclaim the title and head toward another showdown at Backlash. Winner: Becky Lynch.
• Richard Morin: All AJ Lee has done since returning to WWE is force Becky Lynch to tap out. Simply put, it's time for Lynch to get her revenge — especially if Lee is set to remain as part-time talent. Winner: Becky Lynch.

Women's World Championship match: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan

• Jordan Mendoza: A match that has gotten a bit personal, there shouldn't be much held back when these two are finally allowed to hit each other. What really has been unfortunate recently is we haven't seen much in-ring time from Vaquer recently, so it doesn't feel like her title reign has lived up to its full potential. If WWE wants to keep her on the path toward megastar status, she needs to successfully defend the title. Winner: Stephanie Vaquer.
• Richard Morin: It feels like Morgan has a lot of wind in her sails, enough even to unseat WWE's golden goose of 2025 in Vaquer. Winner: Liv Morgan.

Undisputed WWE Championship match: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton

• Jordan Mendoza: It's a real shame a real good build was completely messed up by the involvement of Pat McAfee. Everything points to him having some part of the match, which is really going to upset the audience when it wasn't needed. Rhodes likely gets some last second help from Jelly Roll to help save the day, but the distraction of McAfee does just enough to get Orton the title once again. People will be happy with the result, but not how it happens. Winner: Randy Orton.
• Richard Morin: An early contender for Most Overbooked Feud of 2026, what should be a straightforward program has devolved into ambivalent celebrity involvement and nonsensical chaos. I have Randy Orton picking up the win, if for no other reason than the show simply will not go on without Pat McAfee. Winner: Randy Orton.

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