Stephanie McMahon Ushers In 'The Paul Levesque Era' At WrestleMania 40 Night Two

April 8, 2024 at 3:45 AM
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Stephanie McMahon Ushers In 'The Paul Levesque Era' At WrestleMania 40 Night Two

WrestleMania 40 night two kicked off with a familiar face, as Stephanie McMahon took center stage after the National Anthem performance by The War and Treaty.



Following Triple H's welcome on night one, McMahon addressed the live audience and viewers at home. She acknowledged her presence at the very first WrestleMania, but emphasized the unique significance of WrestleMania 40.



Declaring it the "one she's most proud of," McMahon then christened it the "first WrestleMania of the Paul Levesque Era," referencing her husband and current Chief Content Officer.



To further energize the crowd, she channeled her husband's signature enthusiasm, asking "Are you ready?" eliciting a thunderous response from the Philadelphia audience.



Following her address, WrestleMania 40 night two officially commenced with high-resolution entrances for Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins, gearing them up for their World Heavyweight Championship match.




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