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Danhausen had an interaction with John Cena at WWE WrestleMania 42 night two in Las Vegas. Danhausen also took out Kit Wilson and The Miz during the event.
Rhea Ripley won the WWE Women's Championship from Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42. IYO SKY provided an assist during the match that helped Ripley capture the title.
Rhea Ripley defeated Jade Cargill to win the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 42 Night 2 at Allegiant Stadium. The match featured interference from Michin and B-Fab supporting Cargill, before IYO Sky ran down to chase them off, and Ripley ultimately hit the Riptide for the victory after escaping Cargill's Jaded finisher attempt.
Nikki Bella revealed she expects to return from her ankle injury in 6-8 weeks after responding to a fan question on social media. Bella suffered a torn, sprained, and fractured ankle during the March 27 episode of SmackDown, requiring surgery and forcing her removal from WrestleMania 42. Paige replaced Bella in the match, teaming with Brie Bella to capture the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.
Finn Balor defeated Dominik Mysterio in a Street Fight at WrestleMania 42 Night 2 at Allegiant Stadium, using his Demon persona for the first time since losing to Edge at WrestleMania 39. The match featured weapons including steel chairs and tables, with Balor ultimately winning after hitting a Coup De Grâs on Mysterio through a table. The feud stems from Balor being ejected from the Judgment Day stable.
According to Fightful Select, WWE had been discussing internally about shifting Trick Williams' character direction more than a month before WrestleMania 42, indicating his rise was planned well in advance rather than a last-minute decision. Williams captured the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42 Night Two by defeating Sami Zayn, after weeks of growing fan support and "Whoop That Trick" chants taking over arenas.
Brock Lesnar was defeated by Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42, and after the match, Lesnar left his wrestling gloves and boots in the ring before departing. Kurt Angle responded on social media with a message to Lesnar stating "Love you my brother. There will only be one like you. Enjoy retirement Brock."
Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to win the WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania 42. This marked Williams' first-ever WrestleMania match and victory.
Brock Lesnar lost to Oba Femi in under six minutes at WrestleMania 42, then left his gloves and boots in the ring before sharing an emotional embrace with Paul Heyman in what appeared to be a retirement moment. According to Fightful Select, many WWE officials had expected Lesnar to retire at the 2026 SummerSlam Premium Live Event instead of during WrestleMania weekend.
Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to win the WWE United States Championship at WrestleMania 42. Lil Yachty was in Williams' corner during the match.
Kofi Kingston reacted to Brock Lesnar's loss to Oba Femi at WrestleMania 42 by posting "Avenged…at long last…" on social media. Kingston's message referenced his history with Lesnar, including when Lesnar defeated him for the WWE Championship in just seven seconds during the SmackDown on FOX premiere in October 2019. Lesnar also contributed to ending Big E's WWE Championship run at WWE Day 1 in 2022, adding to The New Day's frustrations with Lesnar over the years.
Penta successfully defended his WWE Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42, defeating five other competitors in a ladder match. The victory allows Penta to retain the IC title.