WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 faced significant backlash from fans, who criticized the event for its excessive commercials and a lack of substantial wrestling content. The four-and-a-half-hour show included only 90 minutes of actual wrestling across seven matches, with none exceeding 22 minutes except for the main event where Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton in 23 minutes. Fans expressed their frustration on social media, attributing the show's shortcomings to the corporate influence of TKO, which has been linked to lower ticket sales and a disjointed presentation. Despite the criticism, WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair hailed the main event as one of the best matches he has seen in recent years. Looking ahead, Night 2 of WrestleMania 42 is expected to feature exciting matchups, including a highly anticipated clash between Roman Reigns and CM Punk.