WWE WrestleMania 35 Kickoff Show: Live stream, start time, match card and more

A look at the match card, start time and live stream information for the WWE WrestleMania 35 Kickoff Show.

While the main card for WrestleMania 35 is filled with plenty of big-time matchups, including the first-ever main event for the women’s division featuring Ronda Rousey, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch in a “Winner Take All” showdown for both the Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships, there’s first the matter of the two-hour WrestleMania 35 Kickoff Show.

As per usual, the panel will feature Renee Young and a number of Hall of Famers as they break down the upcoming events of the evening, and there are also three matches scheduled for the WrestleMania Kickoff Show.

The WWE Cruiserweight Championship will be on the line as Buddy Murphy battles Tony Nese and both the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal and the Women’s WrestleMania Battle Royal will also take place before the main card gets rolling at MetLife Stadium.

Here’s everything you need to know for the WWE WrestleMania 35 Kickoff Show.

Event info

Event: WWE WrestleMania 35 Kickoff Show
Date: Sunday, April 7
Venue: MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, NJ
Start time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern/2:00 p.m. Pacific (main card two hours later)
Live stream: WWE Network

WWE WrestleMania 35 Kickoff Show match card

Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal

Confirmed participants: Braun Strowman, Colin Jost, Michael Che, Andrade, Apollo Crews, Titus O’Neil, Tyler Breeze, Jinder Mahal, No Way Jose, Bobby Roode, Chad Gable, Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel, Heath Slater, Rhyno, Viktor, Konnor, Ali, Shelton Benjamin, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Otis, Tucker, EC3

For the sixth consecutive year, the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal is set for the WrestleMania card. Braun Strowman is the clear favorite here and the addition of Saturday Night Live “Weekend Update” co-hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che will add the comedy element.

WrestleMania Women’s Battle Royal

Confirmed participants: Asuka, Carmella, Naomi, Lana, Mandy Rose, Sonya DeVille, Nikki Cross, Dana Brooke, Ruby Riott, Liv Morgan, Sarah Logan, Mickie James, Zelina Vega

Naomi won last year’s inaugural Women’s WrestleMania Battle Royal and is back in the field this year but former SmackDown Women’s Champion Asuka will certainly not be in a good mood after losing her title to Charlotte Flair. Perhaps a certain southern belle shows up unexpectedly and walks her way to victory?

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy vs. Tony Nese

WWE Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy has been on a tear for months, picking up big win after big win in some great matches. His next challenge comes from Tony Nese, who defeated former champion Cedric Alexander in the final of the number one contender’s tournament on 205 Live to earn his spot in this matchup. The two are good friends and training partners so this match should be quite entertaining.

Which match are you most looking forward to on the WWE WrestleMania 35 Kickoff Show? Join in the conversation in the comments section below.