WWE announced that these three matches will be taking place during the WrestleMania Kickoff show on Sunday:
Cruiserweight Championship
Buddy Murphy (c) vs. Tony Nese

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Announced: Braun Strowman, Colin Jost, Michael Che, Andrade, Apollo Crews, Titus O’Neil, Tyler Breeze, Jinder Mahal, No Way Jose, Bobby Roode, Chad Gable, Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel, Heath Slater, Rhyno, Viktor, Konnor, Ali, Shelton Benjamin, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Otis, Tucker, EC3
Women’s Battle Royal

Announced: Asuka, Carmella, Naomi, Lana, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Nikki Cross, Dana Brooke, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Mickie James, Zelina Vega
The two hour Kickoff show will start at 5 PM ET and will air on WWE Network, YouTube, etc. The second hour will also air on USA Network. The main card is scheduled for 7 PM.
Last year’s WrestleMania 34 Kickoff show also had the two battle royals and a Cruiserweight title match.

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