Ups & Downs: WWE WrestleMania 40 Night 1 Review

Simon Miller is here to recap and review all the matches from night 1 of WWE Wrestlemania 40!
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[@pawel421]

I am the uncle of the birthday girl and the one holding the birthday sign what Simon did was great and much appreciated

[@reggiecousar7871]

That was cool on another level 🎉

[@iamza.]

Keep wishing Fiona a great birthday weekend from everyone! 🎂She's now IWC famous!

[@tompatchak8706]

She didn’t like it now. But she want to show everyone at school!

[@osmosisbless]

Class

[@carlb5558]

Happy birthday, Fiona!

[@rexluscus68]

So R-Truth finally got over his fear of spiders on ladders. 😊

[@Clyde-S-Wilcox]

Well one out of two

[@inrainbows1829]

If truth has any sense he leaves WWE for AEW In fact all talent should leave WWE

[@Lightdragon773]

​@inrainbows1829 if they're happy there, why should they leave? AEW has enough booking issues already

[@EdibleBacon]

​@@inrainbows1829if you have any sense, you'd sit down, shut up, and enjoy the ride down wrestlemania.

[@thatoneguy9473]

​@inrainbows1829 why so AEW can be carried by them?

[@OUATIH]

Can we just talk for a second of how much of a great guy Simon is for one sec? Welcoming fans’ opinions on the mic, hanging around in such a cool way and making a memory for that man and the little girl Fiona, who hopefully will cherish that. Man I've never met you but I do adore you! Such a cool guy.

[@SmifLaly]

No F - THAT!!! I am here for Simon and the UPS & DOWNS not these screaming wankers!!!

[@twentyoneplusvideo0472]

It’s refreshing compared to the bs on Reddit that hates everything as it’s happening. If Simon wanted to he could crap on the product, channels that do tend to get more views. He could poke holes in characters and matches, but he enjoys. He likes the fun and spectacle of it all, and as a wrestler himself he’s not jaded or bitter about this stuff. Just seems like a good dude. My days of being a Monday morning booker are over. I watch it just to forget how crappy the real world is now so his takes are more what I need and welcome. Simon deserves a golden up.

[@Clyde-S-Wilcox]

10 years from now guys are going to be like "OMG are you really the Fiona from Ups and Downs???

[@r3tr0gam3r89]

Simon is the sort of guy who respects that fans have their own opinions. You could tell him he is wrong on his thoughts of who should win a match and he'd still say "yeah, that's a cool opinion you have there"

[@tompatchak8706]

My son Simon loves to watch Simon!

[@EnricoPallazzoooo]

Simon Miller, the real Peoples Champ!

[@hollifield877]

how's it taste?

[@EnricoPallazzoooo]

@@hollifield877 your Mum? Good, thx

[@hollifield877]

@@EnricoPallazzoooo Simon's b-hole

[@thatoneguy9473]

​@@EnricoPallazzoooo got em. 😂

[@Mahasdev]

There's is no one whose going to entertain us like R Truth. Absolute Gem.

[@Ssjangel3]

Santino comes real close to that

[@davemeers37]

Absolutely and I’ll disagree with Simon I’m giving R-Truth a diamond up in a match packed with great entertainers he stole the entire match hands down well done all around

[@park3r61]

​@@Ssjangel3 You are actually right... if Santino stayed in WWE long enough, he would be as appreciated as Truth

[@jrsmith1998]

Man I tell ya what. It looked like R Truth got a little emotional after that ladder match. I almost cried. It was great for him to get that moment. I’m so glad. None of us thought Awesome Truth would win… and didn’t think it would be R-Truth to get the win!! I’m glad they got it right this time. Every now and then, they need to let some of our beloved mid carders get these kind of wins! 100% crowd investment w

[@davemeers37]

@@jrsmith1998 I agree he’s a genuine good guy and a 100% class act very happy for him that he’s gotten the perfect gimmick not that his others were bad this is his perfect gimmick and he’s getting a well deserved push 🥲👍

[@keithcurrie7459]

Simon compliments fans for being civil. Being an Eagles season ticket holder....it could have gone a lot worse.

[@tompatchak8706]

Yeah, after last year’s meeting, there was a whole bunch of drunk people. That’s why I don’t like watching these live things but these guys were super cool.

[@moaziz23]

Not all wrestling fans are Eagles fans & not all eagles fans are wrestling fans.

[@NationalSportsEntertainmentNSE]

Philly fans are Philly fans period. I think half the ticket holders were from somewhere else. Terrible crowd.​@@moaziz23

[@AnnaJaneMTG]

It gon be a lot worse than a rubber chicken tomorrow night if Roman wins lmao

[@carlb5558]

I did notice it was just the one local fan.

[@christopherbreedlove9602]

Simon Miller doesn't get enough credit he is such an amazing human being a true example of what the standard should be ❤

[@michaelkeller5927]

And you can see how respected he is. Those guys could have been assholes but they were quiet and interacted when Simon gave them the opportunity.

[@joshg9538]

He’s awesome

[@willramz]

I don’t usually like the live PLE Ups and Downs, but this one was good. It think because of how chill and cool the crowd was. They didn’t devolve into chaos like some of the previous ones.

[@dominikgose2609]

Thats what i hate about the live ups and downs. Theres too much chaos i usually skip em. Liking this one

[@rezsurfer2808]

because the shows was trash and boring.. the fans kept that energy. Thats why.... other shows exciting show and fun the fans keep that energy.

[@SwayNoir]

​@@rezsurfer2808cringe

[@sledgehammer858]

I can't imagine wrestlemania without Simon's live reviews afterwards

[@genzn1ster]

Exactly! I feel like watching a WM event is incomplete if I miss Simon's live Ups and Downs

[@carlosalvarado5924]

I can. The fans are usually unbearable

[@dannyaraya8017]

i can. one of the few good things about the pandemic era of wwe

[@KaikageZ]

​@@dannyaraya8017yet for some reason you clicked on this video...

[@anarchyrulzoxymoron]

The love that Simon Miller gets from wrestling fans is such a beautiful thing

[@killer109536]

Hats off to Dwayne, mans in his 50s and he looked as good as he ever did out there, he really wasn't just talking nonsense , and throwing his power around, he really delivered, and he gave everyone in that match the credit they deserved in the press conference afterwards, amazing performance by THE FINAL BOSS.

[@DastardlyDavid69]

When they started I was honestly wondering if he would even take bumps at all. Good on him for allowing himself to get beat up a bit.

[@zakberliner7926]

Seriously. The dude is one of the biggest stars on the planet. He could’ve come out and just let Roman take all the bumps. Yet there he was, being Rock Bottomed through the announcers’ desk!

[@GevoGenesis92]

14:42 🤣As a driver for UPS, I appreciate the shout-out! And we'll be glad to ship it for you.😎

[@ftf121]

the gargano DDT through the table was the highlight of the night, it looked amazing!

[@elvinespinal4747]

Orange Cassidy being there and being so chill. I wish more wrestlers would go attend each other's promotions. This one gets a golden up from me. And this up an down gets a golden up.

[@gamma_0216]

True

[@ronfrank09]

Dude I was there. That wasn't actually him

[@DrewDawg3307]

Undertaker and Cash-in prediction 🔥🔥🔥

[@dadsstuff6870]

Wow for him to predict the Damien cash in and the Undertaker....well done, Simon!!!

[@SubhamKumar-tw5yr]

So much positivity This is why i come here instead of being on Twitter Simon makes everything feel good Love you man

[@NateInYoState]

It was great being a part of this ups and downs and giving my two cents on the Uso match. It was great seeing the team. It's great seeing Simon again. Absolutely a cool stand-up guy. I hope our paths cross again

[@jee3794]

Was right next to ya 😂 in the varsity jacket with the guy in the yellow

[@NateInYoState]

@@jee3794 nice! What's up!

[@docthepoet426]

13:10 that crowd reaction is what got you in the press box. Keep up the great work lads!

[@tompatchak8706]

That’s so sooo awesome!! They’ve come a long way!

[@3starskiwi]

I honestly look forward to this(wm ups n downs) every year! Lova ya work Miller!!😎

[@womenonthemovefitness]

Internet wrestling fans… ‘What do we want? We don’t know! When do we want it? NOW!!!’

[@kingofheroes2711]

100%

[@wrecclessescobar6252]

😂😂

[@Aartisme]

100%

[@anciltom7098]

😂😂

[@saqibakbar2026]

Vocabulary of internet fans, "bleh", "mid", "meh".......really insightful

[@spookywalda]

Man, this is a shining example of what I love about wrestling. This was a great very special ep, shout outs to Simon for doing the damn thing and doing it well

[@deanmichael7985]

The Uso’s waited their entire life for this moment and had a regular leg slap match they could’ve had on Smackdown! They didn’t push each other at all

[@KevBean1]

I think it's more they lacked the time. I mean cody rock seth and roman all had 10 min entrances..then a 40min match

[@BrndnNZT48]

Dont even limited time means spam superkick? ​@@KevBean1

[@osmosisbless]

I thought they had a good 5 more minutes when Jimmy tried to sucker Jey with the apology but then they just rushed to the end. A good match but definitely not their best work

[@LT212-24]

Nothing to do with time.

[@NadrkanaKarakondzula]

Gunther had a historic undefeated intercontinental reign, and,he lost to a Hobo, instead of going over Lesnar. So, Usos not even close to biggest down of the night

[@nonchalantbsxm]

Simon... genuinely a good person.

[@sgt_chugganuggz]

I missed this format love the live ups and downs, truth deserves a platinum up don't get me wrong sami winning was something but truth getting his moment

[@Maggot13x]

Seeing the live videos with a crowd make me so happy. I've been watching for so long and I love how loved Simon is

[@frankhoward6645]

You get a golden up Simon i thought Night 1 was fun i also enjoyed Rock's Entrance it was incredible

[@rezsurfer2808]

it was but the match was boring as heck

[@dannyCoolSwag]

How it was over 50 mins long it was epic. Go watch aew you mark ​@@rezsurfer2808

[@Deathcatclub]

“It’s was like FOUR FEEEET” 😂 Alvin and the fuckin chipmunks 😂

[@heikospieker292]

That was me, I was just fanboying so hard for Simon and Phil. What an amazing time!

[@christianmaxwell2147]

Man the way Simon had his crowd sing happy birthday to the child was wholesome. Love these live ups and downs.

[@DonotmesswithStormfeoUA]

Simon is just the nicest human being. Thank you so much for entertaining us all this time. The reason I'm into wrestling? Simon's reviews ❤

[@juliooquendo220]

Simon miller is the man of the man of the people. I hope i get to meet that awesome man one day. He gets much love from the people

[@brandondavis7617]

After Every Raw and Smackdown and PLE i always watch ups and downs since 2018. Thank you Simon Miller for always being there for me!!! You get a golden up

[@jrsmith1998]

Simone can change my mind lol. I will think a match was awesome. And after listening to this mofo, if he didn’t like it. I didn’t like it.

[@jenniferkovalick2959]

I gotta say, I loved this episode with a crowd! It's great to see you work the crowd Simon!

[@user-mm4sb3yw1f]

Simon Miller, you make these events so much better! People enjoy being around your positive energy man! How nice of that fan to had gifted you that Mania chair! That man could had easily sold it and instead decided to gift it to you that just show how much we truly appreciate having you do the things you do my friend! To that fan he gets a golden up! Simon you also deserve a golden up for all the positive energy you bring thank you it was a joy to see this!

[@jessegifford7913]

I don’t love when they try to mix comedy into a serious match. Except, I guess, when it’s R-Truth. He is a legend who “gets” pro wrestling in a way most people can only hope to. He is the GOAT and a Mt. Rushmore wrestler and you’ll never change my mind.

[@ronald-xs7sp]

I wouldn't dream of it!

[@andreas8899]

Mt Rushmore 😂 Come on dude I know you must be trolling. Michaels, Austin, Hogan and..... R truth 😂

[@TomF1180]

Y'all must be youngins! Look up Bruno Samartino. He was world champ for YEARS!

[@qmchale5130]

@@TomF1180 Yep. 10, in fact.

[@wegoneletemrott]

this video showcased the beauty in humanity, simon involved the crowd, that dude gave simon his chair (freaking awesome) and simon wished fiona a happy birthday. CONGRATS TO THE MAMI TO BE IN THE BACK . this is why i love wrestling man it’s a tribe 💪🏾

[@rushnafwadud]

That was, by far, the best part public Ups and Downs episode ever. Great people, Philly! ❤️

[@Rockiddd11]

One day i want to go to WrestleMania just to see you guys outside the stadium doing the Ups and Downs!

[@jonpoon3896]

The Uso wasn’t really a down. Just underwhelming. I thought Jimmy should’ve won just to really end the night with the Bloodline with the upper hand

[@nightflame69]

Everyone singing happy birthday to the 5 year old was the best part of this video 😊

[@jayczzzya]

This was the first time I watched Wrestlemania in probability a decade. It didn't disappoint. I was blown away. Platinum Up!

[@trivolinnaidoo07]

I’m such a nerd. I celebrated this being Simon and not the other guys on the channel. We love Simon!!!

[@2010ditta]

We actually got to hear Simon this year. Thank you Philly.

[@levy9595]

Would've been f'd if this was the only time the crowd was loud lol

[@GreysDen]

I love Simon's positivity but man, the audience in this video are also so positive. All round great guys. This Wrestlemania has been the most wholesome moment in and out of the ring. 💛

[@tinmandlyte]

Think the best thing about first day of Wrestlemania is how much love Simon gets during and after his reviews! ❤ Keep it going!

[@mikea1785]

This video was amazing thank you Simon!

[@gottagetitgaming7759]

I can honestly say that Simon is the greatest of all time! I always know that I am going to smile from ear to ear during everyone one of his videos. Great first night and I cannot wait for tonight!

[@coloneld13]

Such a great vid Simon! Golden up!

[@uriahbraden4314]

Doing these Ups and Downs from outside a PPV is great. It gives a little reminder that while a lot of the online wrestling community can be toxic and negative, the vast majority of actual wrestling FANS are just plain good people. People who enjoy and appreciate good entertainment. Whether that entertainment is a great entrance, a sick promo or fantastic in ring work, it is ALL enjoyable. And doing these with the people who appreciate this the most reminds at least me that the wrestling community as a whole is in general a bunch of good folk.

[@yuhanperera1032]

20:57 you called it 😂😂😂 the undertaker did show up that’s crazy

[@terryts2]

You guys at Whatculture are absolutely awesome this stuff is becoming tradition much as the events themselves

[@mysticalplatypus87]

Let me say something right now, Simon Miller is a genius and a national treasure. Massive respect to the fans during this as well, you guys are awesome

[@kingxd3ath]

I was in the crowd. So awesome getting to see Simon Miller in person 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@k-dawgHI]

It’s videos like these where Simon interacts with actual kind fans that makes me remember why I love wrestling 💙

[@abbasmomin]

Simon is so good with a crowd. He should do more interactive videos with people.

[@kinghomeboy]

I always look forward to live crowd ups and downs especially after a big PPV/PLE like WRESTLEMANIA. I love the raw genuine audience reactions to this. It gives another element to this show.

[@kylemohammedronaldomyriad3238]

These ups and downs have a great energy! I love them !!!

[@suplexorcist3646]

Ain't nothin like the live Wrestlemania ups and downs. Love these every year

[@Mahasdev]

That's how a final boss feels like absolutely loved it. At the press conference Roman not breaking character was just right thing to cook for night two making us believe Roman's gonna win (that's not happening)

[@TomF1180]

Trips press conference gave the feeling that Roman will win. I hope not but I would t be surprised if he does

[@davidstephan5116]

Either Rock turns on Reigns for spearing him on Saturday, or Reigns will win.

[@sonicboombeatbox5715]

Thank you Simon!!! 😊 thank you Philly!!!! Loved the show!

[@kingofkings3624]

Great night one, I got work tmr so I won't be awake for night two, but I'm looking forward to watching it during work

[@MurphyAKA]

Loved the civil crowd, that gift of the chair was dope, and the birthday was dope af

[@keithb2223]

Even the Philly Ups & Down crowd is dead. 😅 Hope they bring it for night 2.

[@Barry80Elms]

Yeah crowd was awful terrible people say it was cold weather or whatever but that crowd was terrible…

[@KSAknowledge]

No excuse for it. We get minus conditions in the UK with heavyyy winds but we always show up LOUD. They better bring it tonight

[@jimmyramen]

@@Barry80ElmsI mean part of it was they didn’t have a lot to cheer for. It wasn’t a great night. Hoping two is a lot better

[@sledgehammer858]

Tbf a lot of Brits are in the crowd

[@KSAknowledge]

@@sledgehammer858 And thats probs the fans you could hear lol

[@djtodorov]

I'm so excited for these live reviews.

[@tonescars]

Night 2 was a golden up!!!

[@sabrinarei3052]

Simon's just happy to be there. Maybe in person, drunk and frozen solid the Usos was an Up, but for everyone watching at home it was a very clear Down.

[@edwardwebber9156]

Simon you and the whatculture wrestling guys are the reason the UK needs Wrestlemania hoping u all get it within the next two years

[@smoustaris23]

I'm happy to hear from people who were actually there. It's easy to nitpick the rough spots on TV but the atmosphere in the stadium is what matters

[@KSantiago413]

You need a live audience show! Your crowd control is great!!

[@teknonN9188]

This is my favorite episode of ups and downs 😁 golden up!

[@auxeye85]

Thanks to Simon for doing these videos. You know you've got to do them forever right?

[@IkhwanRidzwan]

Love this time of the year and I’m sure Simon loves this too.

[@joeymcbrayer]

This is the content I’m showing up for EVERY. TIME!

Simon is so great with the mic and with crowd! WWE look at him!

[@valrandazzo103]

You guys are on fire this weekend

[@crazyperson7753]

My favorite crowd so far in the live Ups and Downs. 🎉 Golden up to them!

[@ZackMaddox-gd1zk]

I’ve been waiting for this! SIMON!!!

[@woodsman105]

That Rhea Ripley entrance has to be one of my all time favorite entrances.

[@teeveeparty]

Love the live ups and downs!

[@jasonrutledge765]

these are my fave ups and downs. like raw underground! thanks simon! night 2 is gonna slay! ❤🎉

[@Segwo]

It was nice not having audio issues for once on one of these live ups and downs. That was always my only issue with these

[@phutimasipa9225]

"Greatest pin he's ever seen" Simon is a man of culture

[@cger69]

This is now my favorite video on this internet

[@thelifeofapuma]

That guy in the yellow shirt really had great energy in the video, Simon you were amazing as always!

[@cristiansandoval8258]

❤❤

[@Sweet-Leaf]

Golden Up for R-Truth! Loved that match, it was so goofy in all the right ways. That man is the GOAT! At this point I could just catch myself going "ooohhh Simon loved that"

[@OsmanRacing]

The world needs more Simon Miller's

[@xodiaq]

Huh. This is Simon at his best! I’m 50/50 on his recorded videos, but live is apparently his jam! Next level.

[@Didrikkhu]

I like these outdoor ups and downs

[@christopherescobar10]

Awesome crowd! This video is getting a golden up! That fan that gave you the chair is awesome for that too. And to comment on the event, I did skip like 2 matches. I don't watch WWE all the time but I had a fun time watching this WM even without knowing all the on going storylines. Bloodline vs Cody/Seth did start too slow and dragged on. But the last half was good. I agree with you on Jade Cargill. I loved that choke slam she did. I hope to see her against Bianca Belair, Charlotte, Rhia, Becky, and Sasha Banks some day. She has a lot of dream opponents imo already. And I'm not a big fan of Miz but I'm glad Awesome Truth won a set of the tag titles. R-Truth was the highlight of that match. He never gets old. And finally, I didn't like the finish of Gunther vs. Zayn. The match itself was pretty good though. Finish felt very flat.

[@sohayles6607]

Kinda sad that the crowd was so dead though. I thought Night 1 was really well done.

[@kevns2148]

Simon truly is a man of the ppl and an absolute main character

[@miked9594]

Simon Miller a man of the people! Congrats on the press box pass WC!

[@Josh-pc3hn]

Best ups and down ever. Simon Miller is the goat.

[@Hvlidu]

Last years post show vibe was everything

[@ungartothemax20166]

Jey Uso vs Jimmy Uso was EXTREMELY disappointing! I thought it was going to be an absolute slugfest and there would be a ref spot that would lead to Solo Sikoa getting involved and I thought they would hit each other with chairs. Overall I just thought there would be more to it.

[@inrainbows1829]

The whole show was disappointing and boring

[@MrWashed_]

Super kick ! Super kick ! Wait he’s going for a super kick!

[@ungartothemax20166]

@@inrainbows1829 other than Rhea vs Becky, Ladder Match, and Gunther vs Sami which were all really good, everything else was either Mid or just straight up Bad. The Main Event absolutely sucked!

[@chriscollins550]

​@inrainbows1829 no it wasn't. You must be a very boring person. Sorry to you there wasn't a stone cold or enough blood for you. Maybe you wanted to see someone go though a glass car window.

[@inrainbows1829]

@@ungartothemax20166 get ready for another 5 hours of boredom tonight

[@craigcarlock8910]

Simon gets a golden up he deserves a. Golden up for his tireless dedication he’s a good dude

[@Popcorncedar]

Simon worked the boys this weekend!

[@georgespottiswood4660]

It's moments like these that renews my faith in humankind........TY! SIMON! TY! WRESTLING FAM!

[@kcalexander1995]

I been waiting for this countdowm

[@AnimalClans]

Friends of mine who have been to Mania say that you can take the chairs on your flight. The stewardess takes it to store somewhere and gives it back once you land.