In the highly anticipated main event of WrestleMania Night 1, The Rock and Roman Reigns faced off against Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes in what was billed as the biggest tag team match in WrestleMania history. This marked the second straight year that WrestleMania has been headlined by a tag team match on Night 1, following 38 consecutive WrestleManias without a tag team main event.
The match, sponsored by American Home Shield, featured elaborate entrances for all four wrestlers, with The Rock carrying The People’s Championship and Reigns receiving his standard entrance with added pyrotechnics. The match began with dueling chants of “Rocky” and “Cody,” building tension as to who would start the match. Reigns ultimately began the match against Rollins, with fans singing Seth’s song to kick things off.
As the match progressed, Cody Rhodes begged for a tag, leading to chants and excitement from the crowd. The pace of the match was slow initially, with both teams exchanging holds and trying to build momentum. The action picked up when the match spilled to the outside, with weapons involved and no ten count, leading to a chaotic and violent sequence.
The Bloodline, consisting of Reigns and The Rock, dominated as they took turns beating down Rollins and Rhodes. The nearfalls and high-impact moves from all four wrestlers kept the crowd on the edge of their seats, with the match peaking at just the right time. The back and forth action continued, with each team taking turns gaining the upper hand.
In a climactic moment, Reigns accidentally speared The Rock, leading to a double pinfall and a double kickout that had the crowd chanting in excitement. The match spilled outside once again, with Rhodes Rock Bottoming The Rock through a table and Reigns spearing Rollins through a barricade. Ultimately, The Rock secured the victory for his team with a Rock Bottom and a People’s Elbow.
The aftermath of the match saw Cody Rhodes sitting dejected in the ring, setting the stage for future storylines and potential matches. The match was praised for its spectacle and storytelling, despite facing challenges with the crowd reactions. Overall, the main event of WrestleMania Night 1 delivered on its promise as a historic tag team match that showcased the talent and star power of all four wrestlers involved.
