Watch: WWE Drops Official WrestleMania 42 Saturday Cold Open

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Watch: WWE Drops Official WrestleMania 42 Saturday Cold Open

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Apr 15, 2026 5:05 PM ET

WrestleMania 42 is nearly here, and WWE has released the official cold open for Saturday night, narrated by Lin-Manuel Miranda from inside an empty WWE ring. The cinematic package highlights all four world championship matches, along with the high-profile clash between Oba Femi and Brock Lesnar.

The video also leans heavily into WrestleMania history, featuring throwbacks to iconic moments from legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, Triple H, and Hulk Hogan. Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross is heard throughout, adding a nostalgic layer to the presentation.

Despite the hype, WrestleMania Saturday has drawn controversy—largely centered on Pat McAfee’s involvement. The rumored creative direction for Night One’s ending remains one of the most debated topics heading into the weekend.

Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania Saturday.Getty Images

Here’s the full cold open, shared on Instagram with WWE as a collaborator:

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What Are the WrestleMania Saturday Matches?

Pat McAfee has become a central figure in WrestleMania Saturday’s biggest controversy.Getty Images

WrestleMania Saturday will feature seven matches:

Undisputed WWE Championship
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee)

Women’s World Championship
Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan

Women’s Intercontinental Championship
AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch

Singles Match
Seth Rollins vs. Gunther

WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship — Fatal 4-Way Match
The Irresistible Forces (c) vs. The Bella Twins vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley & Lyra Valkyria

Unsanctioned Match
Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu

Six-Man Tag Team Match
Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and IShowSpeed vs. The Usos and LA Knight

When Is WrestleMania Saturday?

WrestleMania Saturday takes place on April 18, 2026.

What Time Does WrestleMania Start?

The show begins at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT.

Is WrestleMania on Netflix?

Not in the United States. WrestleMania will stream on ESPN Unlimited domestically, while international viewers can watch via Netflix, depending on their region.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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