WrestleMania 42 Results: Every Match Winner, Title Change And Highlight From WrestleMania 2026 Night 1 And Night 2

The WrestleMania 42 results are in — here is every match winner, new champion and major moment from WrestleMania 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Across two nights on April 18 and 19, WWE delivered 13 matches, six title changes, one apparent retirement, a shocking return, and a pregnancy announcement on the Grandest Stage of Them All.

If you’re searching for who won WrestleMania 2026, the headline results are clear: Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk to become the new World Heavyweight Champion in the Night 2 main event, while Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton on Night 1 — only for Orton to attack him after the match with a devastating Punt Kick. Oba Femi beat Brock Lesnar in a star-making performance that ended with Lesnar leaving his boots in the ring in what appeared to be a retirement moment. Check if Brock Lesnar is officially retired.

ALSO READ: WWE Raw Results April 20 2026

For the complete WrestleMania 42 start time and how to watch details, check our full guide to the WrestleMania 42 start time in different time zones.

Updated April 22, 2026 — Complete WrestleMania 42 results from both nights including post-match attacks, surprise returns, and title changes.

WrestleMania 42 Results Night 1 — Saturday, April 18 (Full Winners List)

Night 1 featured seven matches with three title changes, Paige’s surprise return to WWE, and Bianca Belair’s pregnancy announcement. The official Night 1 attendance was 50,816.

WrestleMania 42 Results Night 2 — Sunday, April 19 (Full Winners List)

Night 2 featured six matches with three title changes, headlined by Roman Reigns dethroning CM Punk in a 33-minute classic. Brock Lesnar’s apparent retirement after his loss to Oba Femi opened the show. The official Night 2 attendance was 55,255.

WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Results: Full Match-By-Match Breakdown

The Usos & LA Knight def. Logan Paul, Austin Theory & IShowSpeed

The opening match of WrestleMania 42 saw The Usos and LA Knight pick up a comfortable victory over The Vision and IShowSpeed in the latter’s wrestling debut. Knight scored the pinfall, continuing his momentum as one of WWE’s most popular acts. The real story came after the bell — Logan Paul turned on IShowSpeed, throwing him onto the announce table and attempting a dive before The Usos and Knight returned to make the save. IShowSpeed also delivered a massive frogsplash on Paul from the ring post to the announce table, demonstrating genuine athleticism and an understanding of the business.

Jacob Fatu def. Drew McIntyre — Unsanctioned Match

The most violent rivalry on SmackDown reached its climax in an Unsanctioned Match that many considered the best match of Night 1. Fatu and McIntyre brawled inside and outside the ring in a hard-hitting contest that delivered exactly what the stipulation promised. The match aired during the opening hour on ESPN2, giving free-TV viewers arguably the strongest match of the entire first night. McIntyre and Fatu’s feud, which began in September 2025 and involved backstage attacks, title interference, and weekly brawls on SmackDown, concluded with Fatu standing tall.

Paige & Brie Bella def. Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c), Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Bayley & Lyra Valkyria — NEW Women’s Tag Team Champions

The biggest surprise of Night 1 came before this match even started. Nikki Bella appeared in a walking boot and announced she could not compete due to an ankle injury — but she had called a friend. Paige’s music hit Allegiant Stadium, and the crowd erupted for her first WWE match in nearly a decade. Paige, who signed a multi-year WWE deal just days before WrestleMania, replaced Nikki alongside Brie Bella. In the closing moments, Nikki distracted Alexa Bliss from ringside with her crutch, Charlotte Flair was struck by the same crutch, and Paige hit Bliss with the RamPaige for the pin. Paige and Brie Bella are the new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions.

Liv Morgan def. Stephanie Vaquer (c) — NEW Women’s World Champion

Liv Morgan recaptured the Women’s World Championship from Stephanie Vaquer in under seven minutes — the shortest match of the night. Judgment Day allies Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez played a significant role, distracting the referee and attacking Vaquer to create the opening Morgan needed. Vaquer landed her own version of Morgan’s ObLIVion finisher for a near-fall, but the outside interference proved decisive. Morgan hit ObLIVion on a distracted Vaquer to end her 200-day title reign. The manner of the finish suggests this rivalry is far from over.

Becky Lynch def. AJ Lee (c) — NEW Women’s Intercontinental Champion

Becky Lynch avenged her Elimination Chamber 2026 loss to AJ Lee, reclaiming the Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the WrestleMania stage. Lee had entered WrestleMania with three consecutive tap-out victories over Lynch, making her the clear favorite. Lynch fought through Lee’s submission game and turned the tide to capture the title in her first WrestleMania championship win since 2019. The result marked the end of Lee’s first championship run in over a decade, which began at Elimination Chamber.

Gunther def. Seth Rollins (Bron Breakker Returns Post-Match)

Two of the most decorated performers in modern WWE delivered a strong 15-minute contest, with Gunther picking up the victory via his sleeper hold submission. The finish came with outside help — Bron Breakker, returning from hernia surgery, charged to ringside and speared Rollins in half, allowing Gunther to lock in the hold. Breakker’s return was one of the biggest non-title moments of the night, with the announce tables refusing to break during the match adding an unintentionally memorable element to the bout. Gunther earned his first WrestleMania victory since 2023.

Cody Rhodes (c) def. Randy Orton — Undisputed WWE Championship Retained

The Night 1 main event saw Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship in a methodical 22-minute match against Randy Orton. Pat McAfee, Orton’s ally, was removed early — Jelly Roll put McAfee through the announce table with an elbow drop, and McAfee was stretchered away. The match built slowly, with Orton selling heavy back damage and eventually opening up a cut on his head. Orton hit an RKO for a near-fall at the 18-minute mark, but Rhodes countered a second RKO attempt into a Cross-Rhodes for the pinfall victory. Check latest Cody Rhodes injury update after black eye.

The post-match was the real story. McAfee returned with a neck brace, only for Orton to RKO his own ally — seemingly severing their partnership. Per the pre-match stipulation, McAfee must now leave professional wrestling. With McAfee cleared out, Orton stole the title belt, cracked Rhodes across the skull with it, and delivered his infamous Punt Kick. WrestleMania 42 Night 1 ended with Orton standing over a fallen Rhodes, holding the championship he did not win, sending a clear message that this rivalry is far from over. Rhodes suffered an orbital injury during the match, and WWE confirmed on the Night 2 pre-show that he has not been medically cleared, with no official timeline for his return.

Between the main event and the Rhodes-Orton post-match attack, WrestleMania host John Cena announced the Night 1 attendance at 50,816. He was then interrupted by Bianca Belair, who had not been seen on WWE programming since her WrestleMania 41 injury a year earlier. Belair told Cena there was a mistake in the attendance count — “add one more” — and opened her robe to reveal a baby bump, announcing her pregnancy with husband Montez Ford to a roaring ovation.

WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Results: Full Match-By-Match Breakdown

Oba Femi def. Brock Lesnar — Apparent Retirement for The Beast

The opening match of Night 2 immediately set the tone for the evening. Oba Femi dominated Brock Lesnar in a quick, hard-hitting contest that cemented Femi as a legitimate main-event star in WWE. Lesnar landed multiple German suplexes and an F5, but Femi rose to his feet before Lesnar could even attempt a pin. Femi answered with a devastating chokeslam and finished Lesnar off decisively. What happened after the match became the defining image of WrestleMania 42 — Lesnar removed his gloves and boots, placed them in the centre of the ring, and shared an emotional embrace with Paul Heyman before walking away. While WWE has not officially confirmed Lesnar’s retirement, the gesture is universally recognised as a farewell to in-ring competition.

Penta (c) def. Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Rusev, JD McDonagh, Rey Mysterio — Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match Retained

The six-man ladder match may have been the best match of the entire WrestleMania 42 weekend. Every competitor delivered signature moments — none more spectacular than Je’Von Evans hitting an OG Cutter on Rusev as he was climbing a ladder. The match featured lucha libre, powerhouse, and high-flying styles in a chaotic combination that kept the crowd on its feet throughout. Penta ultimately retained the Intercontinental Championship, climbing the ladder and retrieving the title. Rey Mysterio, competing in his first WrestleMania ladder match, added a veteran element to an already stacked contest. Multiple publications have already tipped this as a strong contender for match of the year.

Rhea Ripley def. Jade Cargill (c) — NEW WWE Women’s Champion

Rhea Ripley won the WWE Women’s Championship from Jade Cargill in what was widely considered the best women’s match of the entire WrestleMania weekend. Cargill attempted to overpower Ripley early, using the ropes and ringside area to establish dominance. Ripley laughed off Cargill’s initial offence and mounted a comeback. Michin and B-Fab interfered on Cargill’s behalf, but IYO SKY arrived to neutralise them with a moonsault to the floor. In the closing sequence, Ripley caught Cargill with a Riptide for the decisive pinfall. Ripley’s championship victory came after she won the Women’s Elimination Chamber match in February to earn her WrestleMania title shot.

Trick Williams def. Sami Zayn (c) — NEW United States Champion

Trick Williams captured the United States Championship from Sami Zayn in his WrestleMania debut, accompanied to the ring by rapper Lil Yachty. Williams entered wearing a coat as long as the entrance ramp, immediately establishing the WrestleMania moment he had been building toward. Zayn targeted Williams early with a brainbuster on the ring apron that nearly ended the match by countout. Yachty provided words of encouragement from ringside, only for Zayn to attack him and send him into the barricade. Williams recovered, fought through the damage, and hit the Trick Shot to capture his first main-roster championship. After the match, Williams shared a heartwarming moment with his parents at ringside.

Finn Balor def. Dominik Mysterio — Street Fight

The Judgment Day’s internal breakup reached its conclusion on the WrestleMania stage. The match was upgraded to a Street Fight earlier in the day by RAW General Manager Adam Pearce after Dominik challenged the original stipulation. Balor was immediately aggressive, introducing a kendo stick early. Mysterio hit a suicide dive and responded with kendo stick shots of his own, then brought multiple steel chairs into the ring. Mysterio connected with a 619 and a frog splash, but Balor kicked out at one. After a pair of shotgun dropkicks from Balor and a missed Coup de Grâce, Mysterio drove a chair into Balor’s head for a near-fall. Balor ultimately prevailed, ending the rivalry that had simmered since his expulsion from the Judgment Day faction.

Roman Reigns def. CM Punk (c) — NEW World Heavyweight Champion

The WrestleMania 42 main event delivered exactly what the occasion demanded. Roman Reigns and CM Punk fought for over 33 minutes in a World Heavyweight Championship match that is already being called an instant classic and one of the greatest WrestleMania main events in recent memory. The match began with Punk slapping Reigns, setting the tone for a deeply personal contest. Punk attempted a massive elbow drop through the announce table, but Reigns intercepted him and delivered a powerbomb that splintered the table. Punk hit a GTS out of nowhere for a stunning near-fall. The match featured a controversial low blow from Punk, multiple near-falls, and both men pushing each other to the absolute limit. In the final moments, Punk’s body gave out — Reigns caught the exhausted champion with a Spear to win the World Heavyweight Championship and return to the mountaintop. This was Reigns’ 11th WrestleMania main event, tying him further ahead of any other wrestler in history for most WrestleMania main events.

Every Title Change At WrestleMania 42

Six championships changed hands across the two nights. Here is every WrestleMania 42 title change at a glance:

Night 1 (April 18):

• Women’s World Championship: Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer (c)
• Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee (c)
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Paige & Brie Bella defeated Nia Jax & Lash Legend (c), Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, and Bayley & Lyra Valkyria

Night 2 (April 19):

• WWE Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley defeated Jade Cargill (c)
• United States Championship: Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn (c)
• World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk (c)

Two champions successfully retained: Cody Rhodes defended the Undisputed WWE Championship on Night 1, and Penta retained the Intercontinental Championship in the Night 2 Ladder Match.

WrestleMania 42 Biggest Moments And Surprises

Beyond the WrestleMania 42 results and title changes, these are the biggest WrestleMania 42 highlights and moments that will define WWE’s direction for the rest of 2026:

Paige Returns After Eight Years Away — The former Divas Champion replaced the injured Nikki Bella and won the Women’s Tag Team Championship with Brie Bella in her first WWE match since 2017. Paige signed a multi-year WWE contract just days before WrestleMania 42 and is expected to be a full-time competitor going forward.

Brock Lesnar’s Apparent Retirement — After losing to Oba Femi, Lesnar removed his gloves and boots and left them in the ring before sharing an emotional moment with Paul Heyman. While not officially confirmed, the gesture was widely interpreted as Lesnar’s farewell to professional wrestling.

Bianca Belair’s Pregnancy Announcement — Belair surprised the Night 1 crowd by revealing her baby bump, announcing she is expecting her first child with husband Montez Ford. Belair had been absent from WWE since her WrestleMania 41 injury.

IShowSpeed’s Frogsplash on Logan Paul — After Logan Paul turned on IShowSpeed post-match, Speed delivered an enormous frogsplash from the ring post through the announce table, demonstrating legitimate athleticism in his wrestling debut.

Bron Breakker Spears Seth Rollins — Breakker returned from hernia surgery to cost Rollins his match against Gunther, hitting a devastating spear that set up a potential feud between the two.

Randy Orton Punts Cody Rhodes — After losing the Undisputed WWE Championship match, Orton attacked Rhodes, hit him with the championship belt, and delivered the Punt Kick. Rhodes suffered a legitimate orbital injury and has not been medically cleared.

Cody Rhodes Eye Injury — WWE confirmed that Rhodes suffered an orbital injury during his match with Orton. His return timeline is currently unknown.

Orton RKOs McAfee — Orton turned on his own ally Pat McAfee with an RKO, ending the McAfee partnership. Per the match stipulation, McAfee’s loss alongside Orton means he must leave professional wrestling.

WrestleMania 42 Attendance — Night 1 drew 50,816 fans, while Night 2 increased to 55,255, totalling over 106,000 across both nights.

What’s Next After WrestleMania 42?

With six new champions crowned at WrestleMania 42, WWE’s championship landscape has been completely reshaped heading into the next chapter of 2026.

The Raw After WrestleMania aired on April 20 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featuring Roman Reigns’ first appearance as the new World Heavyweight Champion. The post-WrestleMania period is traditionally one of the most significant weeks on the WWE calendar, with new feuds, surprise returns, and championship challengers emerging.

The next WWE premium live event is WWE Backlash 2026, scheduled for May 9 at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. With Rhodes potentially sidelined due to his orbital injury, Orton’s pursuit of the Undisputed WWE Championship takes on added urgency. The long-anticipated Asuka vs IYO SKY match, which was pulled from the WrestleMania 42 card, is expected to take place at Backlash.

For the latest WWE news and SmackDown coverage, follow the WWE section on The Dakia.