WrestleMania 42 Biggest Moments: Roman Reigns Wins, Bianca Belair’s Emotional Reveal & More
WWE presented its biggest card of the year on April 18 and 19, and as you would expect; There were plenty of memorable moments during the two-night spectacle of WrestleMania 42. Here are the biggest moments, surprises, and comebacks from the extravaganza in Las Vegas.
The recently retired John Cena returned to his home turf this weekend as the official WrestleMania headliner – and he appeared to be overwhelmed by the hero’s reception he received from the Allegiant Stadium crowd. Later, the champion-turned-actress announced the official attendance of 50,816 before Bianca Belair joined her in the ring leading to an emotional moment.
10 WrestleMania 42 Moments WWE Fans Will Never Forget
EST GETS A BABY 🙌 @BiancaBelairWWE pic.twitter.com/nXr8s5P7vF
– WWE (@WWE) April 19, 2026
1. Bianca Belair Announces Pregnancy in Emotional WWE Return
The most exciting moment of WrestleMania came when Bianca Belair (who was sidelined due to a severe finger injury in the ring at WrestleMania 41) gave the WWE Universe some very special news. Fans of WWE’s “EST” were delighted to see Belair, who looked radiant in a blue jacket. But while the former world champion is known for creating the best clothes for himself, he will be announcing his biggest creation yet at WrestleMania 42, opening his jacket to reveal a beautiful pregnant belly. This special moment saw Cena set a new attendance record of 50,817. Congratulations to Bianca Belair and her wrestler husband, Montez Ford, from everyone at Muscle & Fitness!
SHOWSPLASH!!!! 🔝@ishowspeedsui pic.twitter.com/Wjh04T1PGJ
– WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2026
2. ShowSpeed Blasts Logan Paul with ‘SpeedSplash’
Darren Watkins Jr, better known to his millions of hot followers as IShowSpeed, has been the subject of much speculation ahead of WrestleMania 42. Can the young upstart crash and burn in his first 6-man tag match at WrestleMania?
However, as it turned out, absolutely! While IShowSpeed aaaaVavea was saved by the winners LA Knight and The Usos, when Logan Paul lost the plot and attacked his social media star. Encouraged by the opposition, with thousands in attendance, IShowSpeed was able to get the best of “Impaulsive” in the end, blasting Paul with a top rope slam, and smashing his opponent right through the commentary table. So, IShowSpeed not only made an impressive debut, but also surprised fans with a GIF worthy of “SpeedSplash.”
THE PAGE IS BACK!!!!! 💜
WHAT A WRESTLEMANIA MOMENT!! pic.twitter.com/3ey0qK3G4o
– WWE (@WWE) April 18, 2026
3. Paige Returns to WWE and Wins the Women’s Tag Team Gold
It was a case of the book “I don’t cry, you cry” as a beloved icon and feminist, Paige returned to WWE to write an exciting new chapter. Paige was sadly forced to leave WWE rings in 2018 following a series of neck injuries, but through hard work and determination she was able to recover and return to AEW, even winning the world title for the promotion at London’s Wembley Stadium. Paige was one of the founders of the “evolutionary” women’s wrestling trail and is the inspiration behind the movie “Fighting with My Family,” which made her return to WrestleMania 42 as another surprise, filling in for the injured Nikki Bella and joining her twin sister Brie in a Fatal Fourway match for a WWE tag team. And, while fans were eager enough to see Paige return home, they were more than happy when Brit scored the win, earning her and Brie their first WWE tag team titles.
YOU ARE MY GUY!!! 💔 @bronbreakkerwe
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– WWE (@WWE) April 19, 2026
4. Bron Breaker Brutally Spears Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins acquired the management services of Paul Heyman at WrestleMania 41 and the two minds began to form a new team known as The Vision the following night Monday Night Green. But, while Bron Breaker was soon added to the team, the tension seems to be between “The Architect” and the son of Rick Steiner. When Seth Rollins was in the ring against Gunther, Breaker seized the opportunity and attacked his former partner, which shocked him a lot because many fans thought that the big man was at home, recovering from a recent hernia. Instead, Breaker planned to take down Rollins at WrestleMania, stabbing him the next week and losing the match. Then, as if Breakker didn’t do enough damage, he came down the big entrance ramp and stabbed his former Vision member again, setting up a serious grudge match somewhere down the line.
LIV “POPSTAR” MORGAN 🎤 @YaOnlyLivvOnce
Broadcast #WrestleMania LIVE NOW on @ESPN app!
– WWE (@WWE) April 19, 2026
5. Liv Morgan Runs WrestleMania
Liv Morgan continues to blossom as a talented performer in the WWE, and as her confidence grows, so does her sex appeal. So, during the blonde’s Women’s World Championship match against Stephanie Vaquer, Morgan used her new song to bring Sin City an unprecedented WWE ring entrance.
For her new single, “Trouble,” Morgan combined a sparkling music video with a live stage performance, complete with improvisation and a sweet moment where her backup dancers stripped her down, ready for the performance ahead. In the fight itself, Temptation used the outside involvement of Dominic Mysterio and other members of the Judgment Day team to defeat Vaquer, giving Morgan a shiny new belt, but the memories of his in-ring will undoubtedly outlast any championship reign.
Elbow to the chest 💪@JellyRoll615 he goes out @PatMcAfeeShow!
Broadcast #WrestleMania LIVE NOW on @ESPN app!
– WWE (@WWE) April 19, 2026
6. Jelly Roll Flattens Pat McAfee
Pro wrestling fans love Pat McAfee for his unbridled love of wrestling, but the love turned to frustration when he was attached to the main event of WrestleMania: Night Two as Randy Orton’s mouthpiece. Fortunately, the ex-footballer was shut up, when Jelly Roll came out even in trouble.
Jaws dropped around the world when the singer, who has lost a lot of weight to get involved with WWE, smashed McAfee through the table with a flying elbow drop. The crowd, with no sympathy, chanted “You Deserve It” as McAfee was led away from the ring on a gurney.
Brock Lesnar leaves his gear in the ring. What’s next for Silo?
FIRST HOUR #WrestleMania LIVE on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/CkS4hoG231
– WWE (@WWE) April 19, 2026
7. Oba Femi Knocks Brock Lesnar Out Of Retirement?
Former WWE and UFC champion, Brock Lesnar used to dominate his opponents, but he had to give way to a great opponent at WrestleMania 42. The exciting newcomer Oba Femi reluctantly took down “The Beast in the Body” with a thunderous powerbomb to claim the crucial win, thus starting some speculation about Lesnar’s future.
After the loss, Brock Lesnar showed unusual vulnerability as he took off his gloves and boots, leaving them on the mat and broke down as he thanked the audience as he exited the ring. Lesnar fans are now waiting to find out if this amazing athlete will make a comeback, or ride off into the sunset.
MAMI IS THE NEW WOMEN’S CHAMPION OF WWE!!! 🏆
The Fourth World Title of @RheaRipley_WWE!
Broadcast #WrestleMania LIVE NOW on @espn app!
– WWE (@WWE) April 20, 2026
8. Rhea Ripley Reclaims The WWE Women’s Championship
As one of the most popular stars in the WWE, Rhea Ripley must also deal with problems, which are constant speculation about her life, her career, and even her body. To that end, Ripley talked about her recent feelings about leaving X and asked people to be more kind.
This real-life situation resulted in her challenge for the WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill, where the confident champion criticized Ripley in a way that made it difficult to tell what was scripted, and what was real. Fortunately, despite the external distractions, the Aussie player got help from his Japanese friend Iyo Sky and was able to pin Cargil to bring the championship, and some much-needed light back into his life.
MAMI IS THE NEW WOMEN’S CHAMPION OF WWE!!! 🏆
The Fourth World Title of @RheaRipley_WWE!
Broadcast #WrestleMania LIVE NOW on @espn app!
– WWE (@WWE) April 20, 2026
9. John Cena Hosts WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas
Before Sunday’s main event, John Cena began wrapping up his famous participation duties to announce WrestleMania 42: The second night of 55,255 attendees, making the grand total 106,072, if you do the math for two nights (and baby Belair!) Cena’s civilized announcement while Wilson surrounded Miz and Kilair, however, steps to remove the problem. Soon they were about to receive more than they, Cena, or the thousands in attendance had bargained for, as mysterious newcomer Danhausen entered the arena.
Fanned by a small crowd that recreated some of the dance moves from Thriller, Danhausen quickly got under the skin of The Miz and Kit Wilson, and a brawl ensued, culminating in Dahausen’s version of Cena’s 5 knuckle shuffle manoeuvre. Then, after Danhausen and Cena appeared close, the wizard under the spell couldn’t disappear in a cloud of smoke, so he hid under the ring instead. John Cena cracked up, as did everyone else.
THE ORIGINAL ROMAN NATION KING IS THE NEW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!! ☝️ #WrestleMania@WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/bV2cwqBICZ
– WWE (@WWE) April 20, 2026
10. Roman Reigns Defeated CM Punk
Roman Reign’s WWE career is unparalleled. Not only did he wrestle in the biggest WrestleMania events of all time (11), but his 1,316-day run with the WWE Universal title is unmatched in the modern era of pro wrestling. At the age of 40, Reigns became a minor challenger in his WWE Championship match against CM Punk, who is 47 years old, and proved that there is still a lot of juice left to put in before he hangs up the boots. The Tribal Chief got his seventh world title here, reasserting his WWE dominance with a stunning spear and forcing millions of WWE fans to agree once again. Coming off of WrestleMania 42 in what was, perhaps, the biggest event of his career, Reigns remains a very special attraction.
To relive all the action and excitement of WrestleMania 42, fans in the United States can stream every bodyslam through the ESPN app, while international mat fans can watch pro wrestling’s biggest event on Netflix.
