WrestleMania 42 was one for the books, and it was filled with unforgettable moments once again.
For the second straight year, WrestleMania took over in Las Vegas. WWE’s two-night spectacle delivered moment after moment, from chaotic matches and title changes to iconic entrances and brutal wars inside the ring. Here are some of the biggest moments from WrestleMania 42.
Paige is back!
The Fatal Four-Way for the Women’s Tag Team Championship had an unexpected twist. Nikki Bella was originally set to compete alongside her twin sister Brie, but an injury kept her out of action. Enter Paige, who made her shocking WWE return after nearly eight years away. The returning star teamed with Brie Bella and captured the titles in a feel-good WrestleMania moment.
Seth Rollins and Gunther steal the show; Bron Breakker returns.
In what many considered the best match of WrestleMania Saturday, Seth Rollins and Gunther delivered an instant classic. Their chemistry inside the ring was elite, but in the end, The Ring General picked up the win thanks to the surprise return of Bron Breakker.
IShowSpeed over Logan Paul!
LA Knight and The Usos teamed up against World Tag Team Champions The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory), alongside social media star IShowSpeed.
Miscommunication between Austin Theory, Logan Paul, and Speed eventually cost their team the match. Afterward, Speed created one of the weekend’s most viral moments by diving from the ring onto the announcers’ table to take out Paul.
Orton and Rhodes aren’t done yet
The main event of WrestleMania Saturday saw a rivalry decades in the making as Randy Orton challenged Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship. The match turned bloody and physical, with Rhodes ultimately retaining the title. But after the bell, Orton launched a vicious post-match attack that ended with a Punt Kick, hinting that their rivalry is far from finished.
The End for The Beast?
Night Two opened with rising powerhouse Oba Femi taking on Brock Lesnar in a clash of giants. Femi scored the biggest win of his career, prompting Michael Cole to call him “The Next Big Thing,” a nod to Lesnar’s original nickname. After the match, Lesnar appeared to signal retirement by leaving his gloves and boots in the center of the ring.
Ladder match for the ages
The Six-Pack Ladder Match delivered chaos from start to finish. There were countless jaw-dropping spots, including 50-year-old Rey Mysterio hitting a huge maneuver on Rusev that sent both men crashing. In the end, Penta retained the Intercontinental Championship.
‘Demon’ Finn Balor is back!
For the first time since WrestleMania 39, fans saw the return of Finn Balor’s Demon persona on the grand stage. Balor faced AAA Mega Champion and former Judgment Day ally Dominik Mysterio in a Street Fight. After a violent encounter, Balor sealed the win with a Coup de Grâce.
Reigns back as the Head of the Table
In the match that closed WrestleMania 42, Roman Reigns challenged CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship in a rivalry built on years of tension. The two Zebros stars had an instant classic.
CM Punk’s intro included the iconic Miseria Cantare theme, while the match itself featured counters, stolen finishers, and a bloodied Punk. In the end, Reigns connected on back-to-back Spears to reclaim the title and once again sit at the Head of the Table.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the main event of Night 2, Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk to capture the Raw World Heavyweight Championship, capping off a high-stakes feud.
Night 1 kicked off with a six-man tag team match where LA Knight and The Usos defeated the team of Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and streamer IShowSpeed. Night 2 opened with Oba Femi securing a dominant victory over Brock Lesnar.
Yes, several titles were contested. Highlights included Trick Williams winning his first United States Championship, Rhea Ripley defeating Jade Cargill for the SmackDown Women’s Championship, and Liv Morgan claiming the Raw Women’s World Championship from Stephanie Vaquer.
WrestleMania 42 saw the return of Paige, who joined the Bella Twins to win the Women’s Tag Team Fatal Four-Way. Additionally, Bianca Belair made an appearance to share personal news, and Danhausen interrupted The Miz and Kit Wilson for a comedic segment.
Penta successfully defended his title in a chaotic six-pack ladder match, overcoming competitors including Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev, and Rey Mysterio to retrieve the championship.
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