WWE WrestleMania 42 Highlights: Reigns Captures Heavyweight Title With Easy Win Over Punk; Lesnar Hints At Retirement

WWE WrestleMania 42: Catch all the highlights and information from the much-awaited WWE annual showpiece event in Las Vegas, right here

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WrestleMania 42 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium delivered a historic weekend of action, headlined by the coronation of a new World Heavyweight Champion. Night 2 reached a fever pitch with the long-awaited collision between Roman Reigns and CM Punk. In a physical, 33-minute epic, Reigns survived a GTS and a bloody assault to floor Punk with two massive spears, securing the World Heavyweight Title. The night was also marked by an emotional farewell as Brock Lesnar seemingly retired, leaving his gear in the ring following a shocking loss to powerhouse Oba Femi. Night 1 was equally dramatic, featuring Cody Rhodes successfully defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton despite a post-match punt from The Viper. Other highlights included Paige’s triumphant return to win the Women's Tag Titles and Gunther overcoming Seth Rollins.
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WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Match Card

  • Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar

  • Intercontinental Championship -- Penta (c) vs. Je'Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rusev vs. Rey Mysterio (Ladder Match)

  • WWE Women's Championship -- Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley

  • United States Championship -- Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams

  • Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

  • World Heavyweight Championship -- CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Night 1 Results

Undisputed WWE Championship Match

Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton (c) to retain the title.

Women’s World Championship Match

Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer to become the new Women’s World Champion.

Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match

Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee to win the championship.

Singles Match

Gunther defeated Seth Rollins via submission.

Fatal 4-Way Women’s Tag Team Championship Match

Paige and Brie Bella became the new champions, defeating teams featuring Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Bayley, and Lyra Valkyria.

Unsanctioned Match

Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre in a brutal contest.

Six-Man Tag Team Match

The Usos and LA Knight defeated The Vision and IShowSpeed after a shocking mid-match betrayal by IShowSpeed.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Streaming Info

WrestleMania Sunday: India Date, Start Time

The second night of WWE WrestleMania 42 will start from 3:30 a.m. Indian Standard Time on Monday.

How To Watch Live Telecast?

WrestleMania 42 will not be televised on any television channel in India.

How To Watch Live Streaming?

Fans in India can watch the live stream of WrestleMania 42 on the Netflix app or website.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: HHH Posts

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: John Cena Arrives

John Cena arrives in Las Vegas and is now talking to the fans inside the arena. It's the first match in line and starts with Brock Lesnar taking on Oba Femi. Fans chant 'Oba, Oba' inside the arena. The Night 2 officially got underway as Joe Jonas sang the national anthem. Jonas was joined in the ring by his DNCE bandmates.

Here he is - Brock Lesnar comes out with Paul Heyman. Lesnar rolls back the years with his signature entrance and music.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Hayman Interrupts

The match got an introduction from Alicia Taylor, a rare occurrence for a non-title contest. Taylor's intro was interrupted by Paul Heyman, who did the honors for Lesnar. Here we go!

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi

Well, well! What have we just witnessed. Brock Lesnar was put out by Oba Femi in the opening exchanges and the veteran wrestler gets irritated by that. However, Oba Femi makes a mistake of pulling him up however, Lesnar unleashes an array of attacks outside the ring.

Lesnar then puts on the F5 on the Nigerian but the latter wakes up and then puts on the choke slam and the pile driver to close the bout. Hayman and Lesnar are in disbelief.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Seems Like Brock Lesnar Is Hanging Up His Boots

Brock Lesnar is in tears as he sees himself on the giant screen. The veteran wrestler removes his shoes and gloves and it can only mean one thing - retirement. Lesnar then hugs his manager, Hayman. Emotional scenes this.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match Up Next

It's for the second fight of the night with Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match as Penta (c.) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Rusev vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match On Going

Wow! We have a battle on our hands! Penta, Je’Von Evans, Rusev, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh and Rey Mysterio are on each other. Anything goes in this fight so the fighters can use anything the can. Mysterio uses the '619' trademark shot but that does not deter Dragon Lee.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Penta Retains Intercontinental Championship Title

Wow! What a gruesome fight that was! Penta retains the Intercontinental title but not before some grueling stuff amongst the opponents. Je'Von Evans was so close from snatching the belt before Rusev's intervention. However, Je'Von bashes up the Bulgarian but not before Penta bringing out the Mexican Destroyer. He then eventually climbs up and takes the belt out.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: United States Championship Title Match

Sami Zayn will lock horns against Trick Williams in the US Championship title match.

Trick Williams wins and becomes the new US Championship winner. Sami Zayn had Trick all ends up in the fight. Trick was knocked out when he landed him cold outside the ring. Zayn tried all his things in the text book to get the better of Trick Williams but the latter's trademark shot does it and he becomes the new United States champion.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Street Fight - The Demon" Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

Up next it's the Demon" Finn Balor going up against Dominik Mysterio. Dominik Mysterio's entrance is up first and the WWE star makes a statement with that. His father Rey came up short earlier.

And here comes 'The Demon' Finn Bálor. A haunting opening entrance that!

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Street Fight - The Demon" Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

Dominik Mysterio has grown into the fight after an early dominance from the Demon. Mysterio can do anything he can since it's a Street Fight and the Mysterio Jr is bringing out all the stuff possible. Tables, chairs are out inside the ring and both the wrestlers have used it to full use.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Street Fight - The Demon" Finn Balor Beats Dominik Mysterio

Finn Balor sets Mysterio's head up in a chair and drives him into a turnbuckle with a missile drop kick. He then places Mysterio on the table and delivering a Coup de Grace for the win.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: WWE Women's Championship Title Match

WWE Women's Championship title match on the line as the current holder Jade Cargill goes up against Rhea Ripley. This will be an interesting fight as Cargill is 2-0 in the WrestleMania event.

Rhea Ripley knows how to make an entrance the WWE star comes out to her trademark soundtrack.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: WWE Women's Championship Title Match

Jade Cargill is dominating this fight some fightback from Rhea Ripley. Cargill is favourite to win but Ripley isn't going down without a fight.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Rhea Ripley Crowned WWE Women's Championship Winner

Rhea Ripley wins it in the end. It would have been possible without the help of her friend, Iyo Sky who took down Jade Cargill's two associates - B-Fab and Michin. Iyo Sky's intervention allowed Ripley to put down her marker - as she delivered her trademark move and ended Cargill's hold on the title.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Mike 'Miz' Mizanin Interrupts John Cena

Mike 'Miz' Mizanin interrupts John Cena's speech but just as 'The Miz' is about to go ahead with his speech, he gets interrupted by Danhausen. The wrestler brings his midgets out and a car. And it seems he will interact with The Miz.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Main Event Starts Soon

It's the big one next - CM Punk (c.) vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Entrances Taking Place

The Bloodline’s legacy is celebrated just before Roman Reigns makes his entrance, accompanied by the return of his iconic Tribal Chief theme.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: CM Punk's Entry

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Acknowledge Your 'Only' Tribal Chief

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Main Event Underway

Following some final verbal barbs, the main event kicks off with a series of lock-ups, shoves, and mutual taunting. Reigns gains the early advantage, dropping Punk to the canvas before tossing him to the floor to continue the assault.

The brawl spills into the ringside area, where Punk is slammed onto the announce table and launched over the barricade.

Punk eventually finds an opening, leveling Reigns with a flying clothesline and mockingly performing the Acknowledge Me pose.

The disrespect is short-lived, however, as Reigns promptly hurls him off the commentary desk. Back in the ring, Reigns secures the first cover of the match, but Punk manages a quick kick-out to stay alive.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Exchange Of Words

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Mockery At Its Best

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Roman Reigns Wins The World Heavyweight Title

That's it!!! Get in!!! Your Only Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns is the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Both of them were slapping each other before getting back on their feet with Reigns running back and forth before hitting his vicious finisher - the spear.

CM Punk had no chance as the referee counted out 1, 2 and 3. Roman Reigns is back on top of the things, yet again.

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: The Crowning Moment

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: More Visuals

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Roman Reigns Wins The World Heavyweight Title

WWE WrestleMania 2026 Night 2, Live Updates: Thanks For Joining

That's it from our live coverage of the 42nd WrestleMania event, hope you enjoyed as much as we did.

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