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WrestleMania 42: CM Punk Defends Title in Las Vegas

4/20/2026

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Summary

WrestleMania 42 Showdown

WrestleMania 42 Night 2 begins at 6 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns.
The card includes Jade Cargill versus Rhea Ripley for the Women's Championship, Sami Zayn versus Trick Williams for the United States Championship, and a six-man ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship featuring Penta and Je'Von Evans.
Oba Femi faces Brock Lesnar in the opener.

Summary

Penta Retains Championship

Penta retained the Intercontinental Championship in a six-man ladder match at WrestleMania 42 Night 2.
The participants were Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Je’Von Evans, Rey Mysterio, and Rusev.
Penta's victory marks his second reign and makes him one of the two wrestlers to retain the title in a WrestleMania ladder match, alongside Razor Ramon.
Fans praised the match as a highlight of the event, contrasting with criticisms of Night 1.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania XII, held on March 31, 1996, at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California, featured the first televised Iron Man match between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels, drawing over 18,000 fans. This event marked a pivotal moment in professional wrestling, showcasing its evolution into a mainstream entertainment spectacle. Today’s WrestleMania 42 continues this legacy, captivating audiences with high-stakes matches and championship bouts.

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WrestleMania 42 Showdown

WrestleMania 42 Night 2 begins at 6 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
CM Punk defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns.
The card includes Jade Cargill versus Rhea Ripley for the Women's Championship, Sami Zayn versus Trick Williams for the United States Championship, and a six-man ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship featuring Penta and Je'Von Evans.
Oba Femi faces Brock Lesnar in the opener.

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