WrestleMania 41 sees new champions crowned and 1 shocking betrayal
Paul Heyman set the WWE Universe into a frenzy with his shocking turn but he was far from the only performer fans were talking about after WrestleMania 41 Night 1.
WrestleMania 41 Night 1 proved to bring a lot of fire and emotion to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night and was the perfect preview of how intense Night 2 will be.
The first night crowned three new champions and saw only one competitor retain their title.
Paul Heyman also blew everyone away with an epic turn against the two people who he claimed to have loved the most.
Read below for the quick results for the night that was.
Jey Uso got Gunther to tap out in a sleeper hold and picked up the World Heavyweight Championship. Uso needed to survive several chops and a body splash before he hit three frog splashes and a spear on Gunther to stun him.
The New Day were back on top of the tag-team division as they won the World Tag Team Championship over the War Raiders. Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston’s veteran ring presence was a key factor in the match.
Jade Cargill controlled the match against Naomi from the beginning and put the final nail in the coffin over their monthslong feud.
He needed two moonsaults after getting hit with a BFT, but Jacob Fatu was triumphant in the first WrestleMania match of his career. He defeated LA Knight to become the United States champion.
El Grande Americano made an impact at WrestleMania 41 with a win over Rey Fenix. He taunted El Hijo del Vikingo, who was ring side for the match as WWE Chief Content Office Paul Levesque announced the company purchased Mexico’s AAA promotion. Fenix was thrust into the match after Rey Mysterio was injured.
If anyone’s time is now, it’s Tiffany Stratton’s. She made that clear on Saturday night with a victory over Charlotte Flair. The hard-fought battle closed the first chapter in what is sure to be a long history between two of the top female stars in WWE.
Paul Heyman played a pivotal role in how the triple-threat match between Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and CM Punk played out. In the end, it was Heyman raising Rollins’ hand as the winner. He left the entire WWE Universe stunned.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-family-crossing-the-street-right-a-quebec-flag-waving.jpg?id=60346904&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=2%2C0%2C3%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you and your partner are planning to <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-child-benefit-may-2025" target="_blank">have or adopt a child in Quebec</a> this year, a major change is about to affect your legal rights, even if you're not married.</p><p>Starting June 30, 2025, a new law called the <a href="https://www.cnq.org/en/your-notarial-services/families-and-couples/the-parental-union-regime/#faq-42394" target="_blank">"parental union regime"</a> will come into effect, automatically applying to common-law couples (also known as de facto unions) who become parents after that date. The new status gives unmarried partners many of the same protections as married couples when it comes to separation, property, and inheritance.</p><p>The reform is part of Quebec's broader overhaul of family law, aimed at closing the legal gap between married and unmarried parents. As <a href="https://educaloi.qc.ca/en/legal-news/legal-changes-to-watch-for-in-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">Éducaloi</a> puts it, the change gives common-law parents "more protection and rights" — especially in the event of a breakup or a partner's death.</p><p>Here's what that means for couples across the province, according the <a href="https://www.publicationsduquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/Fichiers_client/lois_et_reglements/LoisAnnuelles/fr/2024/2024C22F.PDF" target="_blank">Loi portant sur la réforme du droit de la famille et instituant le régime d’union parentale</a>, adopted in May 2024.</p><h3>What is a parental union, and who does it apply to?</h3><br/><p>If you and your partner are living together and have a child — by birth or adoption — on or after June 30, you'll be automatically placed under the new regime. This applies regardless of whether you're married, in a civil union, or just living together.</p><p>For couples who already have children before that date, the law doesn't apply automatically. But you can still opt in by mutual agreement and sign a legal document before witnesses or a notary.</p><h3>What rights do couples get?</h3><br/><p>The law introduces a new concept called <em>parental union patrimony</em>, which means some of your family assets will be shared equally if you separate or one of you dies.</p><p>This includes the family home, household furniture, and vehicles used by the family — even if they're officially owned by just one partner. However, couples can choose to exclude certain assets or opt out of the regime altogether by signing a notarized agreement.</p><p>It also introduces protection for the family residence. If a couple breaks up, a judge can allow the parent who has custody of the children to stay in the home temporarily — even if the house legally belongs to the other partner.</p><h3>What if a couple separates?</h3><br/><p>Until now, common-law parents in Quebec had very little legal protection if they split up. But starting June 30, 2025, new parents will gain access to many of the same rights and protections as married couples, or at least something close.</p><p>That includes rules around who stays in the family home, how shared property gets divided, and even the right to ask for compensation if one partner earns significantly less while contributing to the other's financial success.</p><p>That said, according to the <a href="https://www.cnq.org/en/your-notarial-services/families-and-couples/the-parental-union-regime/#faq-42394" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chambre des Notaires de Quebec</a>, things like RRSPs, pensions, and QPP earnings won't be automatically split unless both partners specifically include them in a notarial agreement.</p><h3>What if I already have a child with my partner?</h3><br/><p>The new rules only apply automatically to new births or adoptions after June 30, 2025. But existing common-law parents can voluntarily opt in to the regime through a notarized deed or a signed contract.</p><p>If you choose not to opt in now but have another child after the law takes effect, you'll be automatically covered for that child, and the new regime will apply from then on.</p><p>According to the Quebec government and legal experts like Éducaloi, this law aims to reduce legal uncertainty and better protect children and their parents in common-law situations.</p><p><em><br/></em></p><p>In the event of conflict, the new law also gives courts more tools to detect and punish this type of abuse in the context of separation, the <a href="https://www.cnq.org/en/your-notarial-services/families-and-couples/the-parental-union-regime/#faq-42394" target="_blank">Chambre des Notaires de Quebec</a> states on its website.</p><p>More information about the new law can also be found on <a target="_blank">educaloi.qc.ca</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><br/></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p><p><br/></p>
