WrestleMania 41 Night 2 delivered a jaw-dropping storyline climax that sent fans on an emotional rollercoaster Sunday night (April 20).
Each match was a slow-burn buildup with viewers on the edge of their seats, especially on night two. On Saturday and Sunday, Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium turned into WrestleMania weekend. People from across the world flooded the entrance of the stadium, anxious to see who would be crowned the champion of this year’s WrestleMania.
Match Breakdowns
Main Event
Undisputed WWE Championship John Cena def. Cody Rhodes
In an epic match of power and legacy, John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes in a soap opera-like match. The match featured multiple near-falls, including Cena executing a middle-rope Attitude Adjustment and Rhodes delivering a Cody Cutter. This win by Cena has decorated him with the most championship wins in pro wrestling, surpassing Rick Flair’s record.
This match caused quite a discussion on social media, especially with Travis Scott’s guest appearance near the end of the match. USA Today reports that many people hoped for a guest appearance from The Rock.
Intercontinental Championship – Fatal 4-Way Match
Dominik Mysterio def. Bron Breakker, Finn Bálor, and Penta
Dirty Dom struck again. In an intense match of wrestling legacies and Penta’s WrestleMania debut, the Intercontinental Championship was an intense match that kept viewers glued to the screen. The match twisted multiple storylines with each other. And at the end, the match was marked by intense action and a dramatic betrayal, as Mysterio turned on his teammate Bálor to secure the Intercontinental Championship.
Women’s World Championship – Triple Threat Match
Iyo Sky (c) def. Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley
Iyo Sky retained her Women’s World Championship in a thrilling Triple Threat match. The contest featured high-impact moves and near-falls, with each competitor showcasing their unique strengths. There were sprinkles of moonsaults, spears, and tons of pin falls. Sky was able to pin Belair and kept her title.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
Becky Lynch & Lyra Valkyria def. Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodríguez
Becky Lynch mopped the floor with her opponents. When Lynch came out in a surprise guest appearance as Lyra’s partner, the crowd erupted. Valkyria executed a tornado DDT on Rodríguez outside the ring, followed by Lynch performing the Manhandle Slam on Morgan to capture the titles.
Logan Paul def. AJ Styles
In a storyline-driven match, Logan Paul defeated AJ Styles. The bout portrayed Styles as a dedicated wrestling veteran and Paul as an opportunistic outsider. Near the end of the match, it appeared that AJ Styles secured a victory, until one of Paul’s henchmen intercepted the match by trying to give the social-media star brass knuckles. In true WWE fashion, Karrion Kross stopped this from happening. In the end, Styles refused to use the brass knuckles, and he lost the match.
Randy Orton def. TNA Champion Joe Hendry
During SmackDown, Randy Orton laid an “open challenge” against anyone who wanted to wrestle against him. On Sunday night, TNA champion Joe Hendry walked on the Allegiant Stadium stage, ready to battle it out with Orton. Well, the match didn’t go in Hendry’s favor.
Orton struck Hendry with an RKO, which solidified Orton’s victory. But the end of the match was delightful, with Orton telling Hendry to savor the moment and soak in the people cheering him on.
Sin City Street Fight
Drew McIntyre def. Damian Priest
A Claymore Kick secured Drew McIntyre’s victory. The match used tables, metal steps, and chairs as weapons. One WWE commentator said, “McIntyre’s just an angry dude.” There were many kicks and powerful body smashes on tables. But at the end, McIntyre destroyed Priest with a combination of old-school moves and intense physicality.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Stone Cold Steve Austin rides an all-terrain vehicle to the ring during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stone Cold Steve Austin drinks beers after addressing the crowd during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Singer/songwriter Ava Max prepares to sing the national anthem prior to the start of WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bianca Belair is introduced before the Women’s World Championship title match against Iyo Sky and Rhea Ripley during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Bianca Belair (L) and Rhea Ripley wrestle during the Women’s World Championship title match during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rhea Ripley walks to the ring for the Women’s World Championship title match against Iyo Sky and Bianca Belair during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Iyo Sky (R) jumps from the ropes onto Bianca Belair (L) and Rhea Ripley during the Women’s World Championship title match during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Iyo Sky walks to the ring for the Women’s World Championship title match against Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Drew McIntyre (L) in action against Damian Priest in the Sin City Street Fight during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Randy Orton (R) in action against Joe Hendry during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Randy Orton (R) celebrates after defeating Joe Hendry during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bron Breakker in action against Penta (L), Dominik Mysterio, and Finn Balor for the WWE Intercontinental Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bron Breakker is introduced prior to the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio, Penta, and Finn Balor during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Vegas Strip wasn’t the only place with chaos—McIntyre left Priest laid out in this street fight showdown.Finn Balor (R) in action against Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker, and Pe for the WWE Intercontinental Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Penta is introduced prior to the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dominik Mysterio, Bron Breakker, and Finn Balor during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)Dominik Mysterio celebrates after defeating Bron Breakker, Penta, and Finn Balor to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Logan Paul in action against AJ Styles during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Liv Morgan (L) and Raquel Rodriguez are introduced before their match against Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch for the Women’s Tag Team Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Lyra Valkyria (L) and Becky Lynch celebrate their Women’s Tag Team Championship match victory over Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cody Rhodes is introduced prior to his match against John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: Logan Paul in action against AJ Styles during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)John Cena (R) in action against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cena’s victory at Allegiant Stadium marks a milestone in his illustrious career, as he plans to retire later this year.Rapper Travis Scott walks to the ring during the WWE Championship match between John Cena and Cody Rhodes during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 20: John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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