Best photos from Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, featuring The Rock, Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley

Best photos from Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, featuring The Rock, Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley

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A capacity crowd of 72,543 fans packed Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday for Night 1 of WrestleMania 40, which was highlighted by surprise championship winners and a stellar main event featuring the return of The Rock.

WrestleMania is always a spectacle, and we saw incredible entrances, a wild ladder match, a surprise appearance by Eagles legend Jason Kelce, and

Here are the best photos from Night 1, starting with the opening match of Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch.

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Women’s World Championship match between Rhea Ripley (black attire) and…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Women’s World Championship match between Rhea Ripley (black attire) and Becky Lynch (red/white attire) during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Women’s World Championship match between Rhea Ripley (black attire) and…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Women’s World Championship match between Rhea Ripley (black attire) and Becky Lynch (red/white attire) during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Women’s World Championship match between Rhea Ripley (black attire) and…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Women’s World Championship match between Rhea Ripley (black attire) and Becky Lynch (red/white attire) during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Women’s World Championship match between Rhea Ripley (black attire) and…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Women’s World Championship match between Rhea Ripley (black attire) and Becky Lynch (red/white attire) during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment Day vs. DIY vs. Awesome Truth vs. The New Day vs. A-Town Down Under vs. New Catch Republic during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment Day vs. DIY vs. Awesome Truth vs. The New Day vs. A-Town Down Under vs. New Catch Republic during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment Day vs. DIY vs. Awesome Truth vs. The New Day vs. A-Town Down Under vs. New Catch Republic during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment Day vs. DIY vs. Awesome Truth vs. The New Day vs. A-Town Down Under vs. New Catch Republic during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment Day vs. DIY vs. Awesome Truth vs. The New Day vs. A-Town Down Under vs. New Catch Republic during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment Day vs. DIY vs. Awesome Truth vs. The New Day vs. A-Town Down Under vs. New Catch Republic during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Six Pack Ladder Tag Team Championship match between The Judgment Day vs. DIY vs. Awesome Truth vs. The New Day vs. A-Town Down Under vs. New Catch Republic during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio & Santos…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio & Santos Escobar during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio & Santos…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio & Santos Escobar during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jason Kelce (right) appears during Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jason Kelce (right) appears during Rey Mysterio & Dragon Lee vs. Dominik Mysterio & Santos Escobar during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jimmy Uso (white attire) and Jey Uso (red attire) during…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jimmy Uso (white attire) and Jey Uso (red attire) during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jimmy Uso (white attire) and Jey Uso (red attire) during…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jimmy Uso (white attire) and Jey Uso (red attire) during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Damage CTRL…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Damage CTRL during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Damage CTRL…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Damage CTRL during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Damage CTRL…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Jade Cargill & Bianca Belair & Naomi vs. Damage CTRL during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Intercontinental Championship match between GUNTHER and Sami Zayn during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Wrestling: Wrestlemania XL Saturday

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth…

Apr 6, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins during Wrestlemania XL Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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