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WWE SmackDown:
*Smackdown opened with Alberto Del Rio, Ricardo and David Otunga coming out to complain about Sheamus hurting Otunga (now in a neck brace), leading to Sheamus hitting the ring and laying out Otunga again as Del Rio escaped.
*Sin Cara pinned WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz in a non-title bout to set up a PPV bout.
*Kane pinned WWE Tag Team champiom Kofi Kingston with a chokeslam.
*Randy Orton defeated Tensai with the RKO.
*Kaitlyn defeated Beth Phoenix.
*Sheamus defeated Daniel Bryan with the Texas Cloverleaf.
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WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Results – April 18, 2026 – Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
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