Roman Reigns won the World Heavyweight title after defeating CM Punk at WrestleMania 42 on April 20, 2026.
The match took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It lasted an intense 33 minutes.
Reigns used multiple Superman Punches and a Spear to secure his victory. Punk attempted a GTS but only managed a two count against Reigns.
During the match, Reigns countered Punk’s Spear into a Guillotine submission. This decisive moment led to his championship win.
WrestleMania 42 had an attendance of over 106,072 fans. It marked a significant event in WWE history.
Brock Lesnar also featured prominently at this event. He retired after his match against Oba Femi, leaving his gloves and boots in the ring as a symbol of his departure.
Reigns promised to be more present in WWE after winning the title, stating, “All this part-time crap? We’re gonna fix that.” He previously held both the WWE championship and Universal championship for over 1,000 days.
As of now, reactions are pouring in. Fans and critics alike are celebrating Reigns’ victory while reflecting on Lesnar’s storied career.