Roman Reigns defeats CM Punk to win WrestleMania 42 main event
Roman Reigns is again on top at WrestleMania, defeating CM Punk in the main event to win the World Heavyweight Championship.
LAS VEGAS — The “OTC” is back on top of WWE. Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk in the WrestleMania 42 main event on Sunday, April 19, taking down his rival to become the World Heavyweight Champion. Despite being the all-time leader in headlining the WWE’s grand event , Reigns had a rare cold streak in the show, and needed a win in 2026 to avoid the skid continuing.
It nearly happened, but Reigns is back in a familiar position: winning. It was a classic battle that tested both stars, with so many highlights in and out of the ring. After a long battle, they get on their feet and traded punches, and ended up back down again.
Punk takes off his tape and throws it at him, and when the referee throws it away, Punk gets the low blow. He then gets the GTS and it looks like that's going to do it, but Reigns kicks out just before three. Then Punk puts Reigns on the other announcer's table and leap from the top rope for a stunning elbow drop.
Back in the ring, Punk lands another GTS, and Reigns bounces off the ropes and right back into another. However, Punk doesn't have any strength left to try it again. They again lay on the mat, and Reigns gets up to land the spear.