Night one (April 6)
WWE CCO Triple H walking to the ring to start the show. He welcomes everyone to WrestleMania XL.
Women's World Championship
Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch
Ripley and Lynch engage in a fierce battle for the Women's World Championship. Ripley starts strong, utilizing her power to dominate Lynch early on. However, Lynch's resilience comes into play as she fights back with her signature aggressiveness, delivering strikes and high-flying moves. The match sees both competitors showcasing their technical skills, including suplexes, submissions, and impactful strikes. In the end, Ripley retains after hitting a decisive Riptide on Lynch.
Winner and STILL Women's World Champion: Rhea Ripley
Six Pack Ladder Challenge for the WWE Undisputed Tag Team Championship
New Day, New Catch Republic, #DIY, A-Town Down Under, Awesome Truth, Judgment Day
The chaotic six-pack ladder match features multiple teams vying for the Undisputed Tag Team Championship. The match is filled with high-flying action, ladder spots, and intense moments as teams battle to climb the ladder and retrieve the titles. In a surprising turn of events, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory emerge victorious, becoming the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions, later in the match R-Truth retreives the Raw Tag Team Championship for his team.
Winners and NEW SmackDown! Tag Team Champions: Grayson Waller & Austin Theory
Winners and NEW Raw Tag Team Champions: R-Truth & The Miz
Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio (w/ Legado Del Fantasma) vs. Rey Mysterio and Andrade (w/ LWO)
The match showcases a blend of high-flying and technical wrestling as Legado Del Fantasma faces off against Rey Mysterio and Andrade. The action-packed bout sees both teams delivering impressive moves and showcasing their unique styles. In the end, The lWo secure the victory after Rey delivers a Frog Splash to Escobar.
Winners: Rey Mysterio & Andrade
Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso
The intense family feud comes to a head as Jey Uso squares off against Jimmy Uso. The match is filled with emotional moments as the brothers battle it out in the ring. Both Jey and Jimmy display their athleticism and determination, but in the end, it's Jey who emerges victorious after hitting an Uso Splash on Jimmy.
Winner: Jey Uso
Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair and Naomi vs. Damage CTRL
A fast-paced and hard-hitting six-woman tag team match sees Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, and Naomi facing off against Damage CTRL. The match is filled with impressive displays of strength and agility from both teams. In a thrilling finish Cargill hits Jaded on Dakota Kai of Damage CTRL.
Winners: Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair & Naomi
WWE Intercontinental Championship
GUNTHER (c) vs. Sami Zayn
The Intercontinental Championship is on the line as GUNTHER defends against Sami Zayn. Zayn puts up a valiant effort, showcasing his resilience and technical prowess. However, GUNTHER's power and dominance prove too much. In an unexpected turn of events, Sami emerges victorious, capturing the Intercontinental Championship after hitting a series of impressive moves, including a Brainbuster and multiple Helluva Kicks.
Winner and NEW WWE Intercontinental Champion: Sami Zayn
Roman Reigns & The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins
The main event features a blockbuster tag team match between The Bloodline and Cody Rhodes teaming up with Seth Rollins. The match that went for just under 45 minutes is filled with intense back-and-forth action, with all four competitors showcasing their skills and determination. In the end, The Bloodline emerges victorious after Roman Reigns hits a Spear on Cody Rhodes, followed by The Rock delivering a Rock Bottom and The People's Elbow.
This victory of Roman Reigns means that the main event of Night 2 will be held under Bloodline rules.
Night two (April 7)
Stephanie McMahon opens up the show to welcome everyone to night two of WrestleMania XL.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
Seth Rollins (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
WrestleMania 40 kicked off with a bang as Seth Rollins defended his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre. McIntyre started strong with a Claymore Kick right after the bell, nearly pinning Rollins. The match saw intense back-and-forth action, with McIntyre showcasing his power and Rollins countering with his agility and resilience. Ultimately, McIntyre secured the win with a decisive Claymore Kick, becoming the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Winner and NEW WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Drew McIntyre
After the match Drew confronted CM Punk and it didn't take long before Punk attacked Drew. Then The Judgment Day music hits and Damien Priest runs down to cash in his Money In The Bank contract.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Damian Priest
Damian Priest immediately hits South of Heaven for the pinfall.
Winner and NEW WWE World Heavyweight Champion: Damian Priest
Philly Street Fight (Special Guest Referee: Bubba Ray Dudley)
The Pride vs. The Final Testament
In a brutal Philly Street Fight, The Pride faced off against The Final Testament. The match was chaotic from the start, with both teams using weapons and unleashing mayhem. The Pride managed to overcome the Final Testament's onslaught, culminating in Montez Ford's spectacular Frog Splash through a table for the victory.
Winners: The Pride
AJ Styles vs. LA Knight
LA Knight clashed with AJ Styles in a hard-hitting encounter. Styles targeted Knight's leg throughout the match, but Knight showed resilience and countered with his own high-impact moves. In the end, Knight emerged victorious with a well-executed BFT (Blunt Force Trauma) for the pinfall.
Winner: LA Knight
WWE United States Championship Match
Logan Paul (c) vs. Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton
The WWE United States Championship match was a chaotic affair with Logan Paul defending his title against Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. The match saw moments of teamwork and betrayal, with Paul cunningly using opportunities to retain his championship. Despite the efforts of Owens and Orton, Logan Paul managed to secure the victory and retain his title by pinning Kevin Owens.
Winner and STILL WWE United States Champion: Logan Paul
WWE Women's Championship Match
Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bayley
In a highly competitive match for the WWE Women's Championship, Iyo Sky defended her title against Bayley. The match showcased the technical prowess and resilience of both competitors, with intense back-and-forth action. Ultimately, Bayley emerged victorious, capturing the WWE Women's Championship in a hard-fought battle.
Winner and NEW WWE Women's Champion: Bayley
Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Bloodline Rules Match
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
The main event of WrestleMania 40 Night 2 featured an emotional and intense battle for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Roman Reigns, representing the Bloodline, faced Cody Rhodes in a match filled with drama and surprises. Both competitors gave their all, exchanging powerful moves and near-falls.
In the second half of the match Cody hits Cross Rhodes. Cody goes for a second but Jimmy Uso appears out of nowhere and Superkicks Rhodes. Jimmy sets up Cody and Reigns hits a Superman Punch. Jey Uso's music plays. Jimmy and Jey brawl on the outside. Jey spears Jimmy off the stage and through some tables. In the ring, Cody rolls up Roman for a nearfall. Roman hits a Spear for a nearfall.
Roman Reigns locks in a Guillotine Choke. Rhodes sends them both out of the ring, breaking the Guillotine. Cody recovers and spears Roman Reigns through the barricade. Rhodes gets Reigns back in the ring. Cody hits Cross Rhodes. Cody hits a second Cross Rhodes. Cody goes for a third. Solo Sikoa appears out of nowhere and jams his thumb in Cody's throat. Solo covers Cody with an unconscious Reigns. Cody kicks out at 2. Solo pummels Rhodes. Reigns struggles to his feet. Roman spears Rhodes as Sikoa hits a Samoan Spike. Reigns covers. Cody kicks out at 2.
John Cena's music hits. Cena appears and attacks Sikoa. Sikoa is sent out of the ring. Cena hits Reigns with an Attitude Adjustment. Cena hits Sikoa with an Attitude Adjustment through the announce table. The Rock's music hits. The Rock appears. The Rock and Cena face off in the ring. Cena removes his shirt. They soak in the moment. Cena says "You can't see me." Rock hits Cena with a Rock Bottom. The Sheild music hits. Seth Rollins appears -in full Shield gear - with a chair but Roman Reigns hits him with a Superman Punch to stop him. The Undertaker's music hits. The lights go out. Lights up, Biker Undertaker appears behind The Rock. Undertaker chokeslams The Rock. Lights go out. Lights come back up. He's gone.
Reigns and Rhodes fight to their feet. Reigns grabs a chair. He wails on Seth Rollins, like Rollins did to Reigns 10 years ago. Cody hits Cross Rhodes. Cody hits a second Cross Rhodes. Cody struggles for a third. Cody hits Cross Rhodes for the pinfall.
Winner and NEW Undisputed WWE Universal Champion: Cody Rhodes
An emotional Cody Rhodes is handed the title. The Rock looks furious at Reigns. Rhodes is overcome as he poses with the title for the fans. Kevin Owens, LA Knight, John Cena, Randy Orton, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn and Brandi Rhodes celebrate with Cody in the ring. CM Punk comes to the ring to raise Rhodes hand. Rhodes's mother gets in the ring and hugs her son. Cody hands his mother the title and she poses with the title.
Cody grabs a microphone. Cody asks Bruce Prichard and Paul Levesque to join him in the ring. Prichard and Levesque both go to the ring. Prichard hugs Rhodes. Levesque shakes Rhodes's hand and hugs him. The two men share a moment. Levesque raises Rhodes's hand. More celebrations follow. Cody gets out of the ring and hugs Michael Cole. Cody shakes Corey Graves and Pat McAfee's hands. Cody shakes Seth Rollins's hand and thanks him for helping him. Cody gets out of the ring and shakes Nick Khan's hand.
The show ends with a recap video.