Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42.
This event took place on April 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
As of midday, Reigns is now a seven-time WWE champion.
Punk entered WrestleMania 42 as the defending champion.
Reigns earned his shot at Punk’s title after winning the Royal Rumble in January.
This match marked Reigns’ 11th WrestleMania main event.
The match had a big fight feel—both wrestlers performed exceptionally well.
Punk attempted the GTS twice during the match but could not secure a victory.
Reigns hit Punk with multiple Spears to seal his win.
Punk’s record now stands at 0-2 in WrestleMania main events after this loss.
Details remain unconfirmed about the implications of this match for both wrestlers going forward.
Fans recognized the match as a classic battle that tested both stars, with chants of “This is awesome” echoing throughout the arena.
