Roman Reigns Claims WWE World Heavyweight Title at Wrestlemania 42

Wrestlemania 42 delivered thrilling moments, including Roman Reigns' victory over CM Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight title. Oba Femi shocked Brock Lesnar, signaling a potential retirement for the veteran. PENTA retained his Intercontinental title in a chaotic ladder match, while Trick Williams and Finn Balor also secured significant wins. Rhea Ripley emerged as the new Women's Champion, capping off an unforgettable event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 20, 2026, 13:35 IST

Wrestlemania 42 Highlights

Roman Reigns triumphed over defending champion CM Punk to secure his first WWE World Heavyweight title and his seventh overall world championship during the main event on the second day of Wrestlemania 42 at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

Other notable moments included the surprising victory of Nigerian powerhouse Oba Femi against multi-time champion Brock Lesnar, along with an exhilarating six-man ladder match for the WWE Intercontinental title.

Reigns vs Punk: A Title Showdown

In the main event, Roman Reigns showcased his strength, dominating Punk for a significant portion of the match. However, Punk's resilience and determination shone through as he fought back, delivering a Superman Punch and a stunning elbow drop onto Reigns through the announce table. The intense slugfest lasted over 30 minutes, with Punk sustaining injuries after being struck with steel steps. Ultimately, Reigns secured victory with two consecutive spears, just as Punk seemed poised to retain with his finishing move, 'Go To Sleep'.

Oba Femi Stuns Brock Lesnar, Retirement Signal

The day began with a clash between Brock Lesnar and the emerging star Oba Femi. Oba initially dominated, showing no fear against Lesnar's attacks. Although Lesnar retaliated with his signature German suplexes and the F5, Oba countered with a chokeslam and his powerbomb, pinning Lesnar in under five minutes. Following the match, Lesnar left his gear in the ring and shared an emotional moment with his manager, Paul Heyman, hinting at his retirement as the crowd chanted, 'Thank you Brock!'

PENTA Retains IC Title in Ladder Match

The WWE Intercontinental title ladder match featured champion PENTA alongside Rey Mysterio, Rusev, JD McDonagh, Je'Von Evans, and Dragon Lee. The match was a spectacle of athleticism, highlighted by Rey's '619' on Lee and PENTA's 'Mexican Destroyer' on JD. After nearly 15 minutes of chaotic action, PENTA successfully retained his title.

Other Major Results

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