We’re simply days away from WrestleMania 40, with the two-night extravaganza set to go down from Lincoln Monetary Area in Philadelphia. The occasion has been stacked with huge matches as is deserved for the fortieth version of the largest present in wrestling.

No match is greater on Night time 1 of WrestleMania than The Rock and Roman Reigns taking up Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. If Rock and Reigns get the win in the primary occasion, then Reigns’ protection of his undisputed WWE common championship in opposition to Rhodes in the primary occasion of Night time 2 shall be contested below “Bloodline Guidelines,” which might imply no disqualification, irrespective of what number of members of Reigns’ household come to his assist.

The remainder of Night time 1 can also be certain to be stuffed with fireworks. Ladies’s world champion Rhea Ripley will defend her crown in opposition to legendary veteran Becky Lynch. The undisputed tag crew titles are on the road in a really distinctive match with The Judgement Day members Damian Priest and Finn Balor placing each titles at stake in opposition to six totally different groups. Plus, intercontinental champion Gunther will tackle his newest challenger Sami Zayn. And a novel matchup pits brother in opposition to brother when Jey Uso battles Jimmy Uso.

The CBS Sports activities consultants received collectively to offer predictions for each match on the cardboard. Let’s check out how they suppose all of Night time 1’s motion will go down. Predictions for Night time 2 shall be posted on Friday.

WrestleMania 40 Night time 1 predictions

Ladies’s World Championship — Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Becky Lynch

Ripley is a dominant champion however her reign hasn’t been very memorable. Which may be sufficient of a cause to swing some in Lynch’s favor. That is a mistake. Skilled wrestling is a star-making enterprise. Ripley, 27, is the long-term funding and Lynch is bulletproof. Ripley had a ripper of a match in opposition to Charlotte Aptitude at WrestleMania 39. Crossing off one other member of the 4 Horsewomen in a unbelievable WrestleMania match would do wonders for the champ. Decide: Rhea Ripley retains the title — Shakiel Mahjouri (additionally Brent Brookhouse and Connor Casey)

Undisputed WWE Tag Crew Championship — The Judgment Day (c) vs. #DIY vs. The Superior Fact vs. The New Day vs. A-City Down Below vs. New Catch Republic (Six Pack Ladder Match)

It appears WWE will cut up up the tag crew titles. A brand new stipulation for the six-pack ladder match states the match will proceed till each units of titles are retrieved. That creates the chance for 2 totally different groups to go away with gold. Pete Dunne and Tyler Bate are on a pleasant roll on SmackDown. #DIY are longtime favorites of Triple H that would use a workman-like reign to raise them. Damian Priest’s time with the Cash within the Financial institution briefcase is winding down so he ought to deal with that transferring ahead. There’s all the time the potential for a shock tag crew to be added to the combination too. Decide: #DIY & New Catch Republic each win — Mahjouri

The stipulation surrounding the ladder match all however confirms that WWE is lastly splitting up the Uncooked and SmackDown tag crew championships once more, which implies we’re getting two units of winners. I see The Superior Fact successful the Uncooked titles; not only for the nostalgia pop however to arrange a comedy spot the place Fact leaves with the pink belt and thinks the match is already over. There is not an apparent selection for the opposite set of titles, so let’s give New Day another run. Decide: Superior Fact & The New Day each win — Casey (additionally Brookhouse)

Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill & Naomi vs. Harm CTRL

There won’t be a professional wrestler with a extra pure star presence than Cargill. She is a success with the gang however must be managed fastidiously within the ring. It was clever of WWE to create space for her at WrestleMania and pair her with many skilled wrestlers. Harm CTRL is overdue for comeuppance and the heroes all profit from a win. This is likely one of the best matches to name all the weekend. Decide: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill & Naomi win — Mahjouri (additionally Brookhouse and Casey)

Latino World Order (Dragon Lee & Rey Mysterio) vs. Santos Escobar & Dominik Mysterio

Rey vs. Dominik Mysterio wound up being a shock spotlight of WrestleMania 39 final 12 months. And whereas the tag match seems like a star-making spot for Dragon Lee, I get the sense Rey desires to place his son over at the least as soon as earlier than he retires. Decide: Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio — Casey (additionally Brookhouse and Mahjouri)

Intercontinental Championship — Gunther (c) vs. Sami Zayn

Sure, Gunther’s run as champion has to finish in some unspecified time in the future. It simply would not really feel like Zayn is the person to do it on this evening. It nonetheless feels just like the story of Chad Gable making an attempt to get another crack at Gunther is the dominant one within the intercontinental title image. Sure, Gable might get that revenge by teaching Zayn up sufficient for Zayn to take down the champion. However months and months of discuss from Gable about how badly he wants that shot could be rendered meaningless if Zayn wins. With that stated, I believe Gunther wins in an amazing match. Decide: Gunther retains the title — Brookhouse (additionally Mahjouri)

At first, having Zayn paired up with Gunther felt like a step again given every little thing that went down in 2023. However to WWE’s credit score, the segments between Zayn and Chad Gable on Uncooked in latest weeks actually bought me. The match was going to be strong it doesn’t matter what — I am fairly certain Gunther is incapable of getting a foul match — however Zayn being the underdog who lastly ends Gunther’s record-long run lastly felt practical as soon as they began doing homages to “Rocky III.” I can also’t shake the sensation Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther would be the primary occasion of SummerSlam, and for that to occur they should get the title off of him first. Decide: Sami Zayn wins the title — Casey

Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso

Having Jey beat his brother and at last get revenge for what occurred at SummerSlam makes all of the sense on the planet. However I would like The Bloodline to have each ounce of momentum strolling into that Night time 2 primary occasion so which means Jimmy will get the win right here. Decide: Jimmy Uso wins — Casey

I really like the concept of The Bloodline successful all of their matches on Night time 1 however I can not shake the concept of Jey successful right here both by disqualification when Solo Sikoa interferes or edging out a detailed win earlier than Sikoa and Jimmy put the beat down on. Both manner, the concept is that Jey is attacked and brought out in order that he cannot present help to Rhodes and Rollins in the primary occasion. Decide: Jey Uso wins — Brookhouse (additionally Mahjouri)

 The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins

My prediction modified as we drew nearer to the large evening. The stipulation appeared like a manner for The Rock to deliberately or unintentionally screw Reigns over. It gave Rhodes a stage taking part in area on Night time 2 and Rollins a much-deserved win earlier than dropping the world title. However rumors of “Stone Chilly” Steve Austin and John Cena getting concerned in an “Avengers” fashion rescue mission on Night time 2 have me reconsidering. I will aspect with The Bloodline on Night time 1 so as to add extra drama to Rhodes’ ascension the next night. Decide: The Bloodline wins — Mahjouri

You do not tease a stipulation like “Bloodline Guidelines” and never ship. Roman Reigns and The Rock will get the win right here to additional stack the deck in opposition to Rhodes. Count on all types of interference from Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa and Paul Heyman, making it appear to be Rhodes is strolling right into a slaughter on Night time 2. Decide: The Bloodline wins — Casey

Primary wrestling reserving signifies that you must stack the deck in opposition to the babyface going right into a match like Rodes vs. Reigns. If Jey Uso vs. Jimmy Uso performs out as I anticipate, Jey will not be accessible to offer backup. That leaves Rhodes and Rollins at a significant drawback as Solo Sikoa, Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman and even Drew McIntyre might contain themselves within the match, tipping the scales for The Bloodline to get the win and have “Bloodline Guidelines” in place for Night time 2. Decide: The Bloodline wins — Brookhouse