Change defined the closing chapter of WrestleMania 42, as Night 2 delivered a mix of emotional exits, chaotic title fights, celebrity involvement, and a punishing main event that reshaped the company’s hierarchy. By the time the show ended, multiple championships had changed hands, one legend appeared to walk away for good, and a dominant force reclaimed his throne—this time, on his own terms.

Oba Femi Overpowers Brock Lesnar in Potential Farewell Moment

The night opened with a generational clash as Oba Femi battled Brock Lesnar in a compact but explosive contest. The two started with traditional grappling before Lesnar imposed his physicality, driving Femi into the corner and unloading strikes. A series of clotheslines failed to drop Femi, who fired back and sent Lesnar to the outside.

Lesnar regained control by dropping Femi throat-first on the middle rope and punishing him around ringside—into the post and steel steps—before delivering multiple German suplexes back inside the ring. He followed with an F5, but Femi shockingly rose before a pin attempt could be made.

That resilience proved decisive. Femi answered with running uppercuts, a thunderous chokeslam, and finally his “Fall From Grace” finisher to secure a decisive win. After the match, Lesnar removed his gloves and boots and left them in the ring—an iconic gesture strongly suggesting retirement and marking one of the most significant moments of the weekend.

Oba Femi def. Brock Lesnar via pinfall. Grade: A+

Penta Survives Carnage to Retain Intercontinental Gold

The Intercontinental Championship ladder match brought nonstop chaos as Penta defended against Je'Von Evans, JD McDonagh, Dragon Lee, Rusev, and Rey Mysterio.

The match began quickly but escalated when ladders were introduced—most notably by Rusev, who bridged one between the ring and commentary desk. Evans delivered an early highlight, diving from the ring onto McDonagh outside. McDonagh later stunned the field by balancing on the ropes after a ladder shove and moonsaulting onto Rusev.

Momentum shifted constantly. Penta and Mysterio battled in a key sequence before Penta launched Mysterio into Rusev, sending both crashing through a suspended ladder. Mysterio nearly claimed victory before Dragon Lee intervened with a Styles Clash, only for McDonagh to answer with a Spanish Fly from the ladder.

Penta escalated things further, hitting a Mexican Destroyer from one ladder onto another bridged structure. Evans followed with a spectacular OG Cutter on Rusev perched on a ladder, but Penta cut Evans off with yet another Destroyer. That final opening allowed Penta to climb and retrieve the title, surviving one of the most inventive matches of the night.

Penta def. Je'Von Evans, JD McDonagh, Rusev, Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee to retain the intercontinental championship. Grade: A-

Trick Williams Captures U.S. Title Amid Controversy

Trick Williams dethroned Sami Zayn to become United States Champion in a fast-paced but interference-heavy match. Williams started strong, countering Zayn early and landing a neckbreaker before Zayn answered with a Blue Thunder Bomb.

The action spilled outside when Zayn attacked Lil Yachty, who had accompanied Williams. Back in the ring, Zayn dropped Williams on the apron and prepared for a Helluva Kick, only for Yachty to pull him onto the top rope at a crucial moment.

Zayn recovered and nearly finished the match after an exploder suplex into the corner, but his second Helluva Kick attempt ran straight into Williams’ “Trick Shot,” sealing the title change.

Trick Williams def. Sami Zayn via pinfall to win the United States championship. Grade: B

“The Demon” Finn Bálor Outlasts Dominik Mysterio in Violent Street Fight

With the stipulation changed to a street fight earlier in the day, Finn Bálor—in his “Demon” persona—brought immediate aggression against Dominik Mysterio. Weapons quickly filled the ring, from kendo sticks to steel chairs.

Mysterio had his moments, including a 619 and frog splash that only earned a one-count, signaling Bálor’s resilience. The match escalated with table spots and repeated chair attacks. Mysterio even wrapped a chair around Bálor’s head for a brutal sequence, but couldn’t finish the job.

After being driven through a table in the corner, Bálor snapped—unleashing repeated chair shots, trapping Mysterio, and finishing him with a Coup de Grace through a table for the win in a physically punishing encounter.

 "The Demon" Finn Balor def. Dominik Mysterio via pinfall. Grade: B

Rhea Ripley Overcomes Jade Cargill in Physical Showcase

The WWE Women’s Championship clash saw Rhea Ripley defeat Jade Cargill in one of Cargill’s strongest performances to date. Cargill dominated early with raw power—shoulder tackles, a bodyslam, and a sustained offensive stretch that included a Blue Thunder Bomb and crossface.

Ripley weathered the storm and responded with strikes and counters, but interference soon complicated matters. Allies including Iyo Sky neutralized outside threats after distractions from Cargill’s corner.

Cargill nearly secured victory with multiple near-falls, including a spinebuster and Sandstorm, but Ripley’s experience proved decisive. After countering Jaded, Ripley delivered a match-winning Riptide to reclaim the championship.

Rhea Ripley def. Jade Cargill via pinfall to win the WWE women's championship. Grade: B

Chaos and Comedy: Danhausen Crashes The Miz’s Moment

In a lighter segment, WrestleMania host John Cena was interrupted by The Miz and Kit Wilson, with Miz demanding his WrestleMania moment. That moment was quickly hijacked by Danhausen, who arrived with several lookalikes.

The segment turned chaotic as Wilson was taken out, Miz was humiliated, and Danhausen capped things off with a comedic five-knuckle shuffle before “disappearing” under the ring—leaving Cena amused at the spectacle.

Roman Reigns Outlasts CM Punk in Brutal Main Event Classic

The main event saw Roman Reigns defeat CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship in a long, grueling battle.

The match began methodically with chain wrestling before escalating into a full-scale war. The fight spilled outside, into the crowd, and across the announce tables. Reigns delivered multiple Superman punches and even smashed Punk with steel steps, leaving him bloodied before powerbombing him through a table.

Punk fought back with Go To Sleep attempts, submission holds like the Anaconda Vice, and even underhanded tactics—including a low blow hidden from the referee. Despite landing a GTS after the foul, Reigns still kicked out.

Both men traded signature moves and even borrowed from each other’s arsenals, with near-falls mounting. In the closing stretch, Punk attempted to capitalize with another GTS—but collapsed under exhaustion before executing it.

That single moment decided everything. Reigns struck with a spear, and when Punk still tried to rise, a second spear finally ended the match.

Notably, Reigns achieved victory without assistance from The Bloodline—a stark contrast to his previous historic reign—proving he could still dominate alone. The finish subtly reinforced a narrative long hinted at: Punk’s will remained elite, but his body could no longer keep pace.

Roman Reigns def. CM Punk via pinfall to win the world heavyweight championship. Grade: A

The Final Word

Night 2 didn’t just conclude WrestleMania—it reshaped WWE’s future. Three championships changed hands, one was fiercely defended, a legend may have said goodbye, and a dominant figure reclaimed power without backup.

From Brock Lesnar’s apparent farewell to Roman Reigns’s emphatic return to the top, the night told a consistent story: dominance fades, resilience is tested, and in WWE, evolution is inevitable.