WWE WrestleMania 42 Night Two Arrives with Stacked Card

Roman Reigns battles CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title in the main event

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:00am

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WWE WrestleMania 42 Sunday has arrived after an eventful Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The card is headlined by Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk, while other title matches include Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's Championship, Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams for the United States Championship, and a six-way ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship.

Why it matters

WrestleMania is WWE's biggest annual event, and this year's second night features several highly anticipated matchups with championship gold on the line. The main event between Reigns and Punk has been building for months, while other bouts like Femi vs. Lesnar and the Intercontinental ladder match promise high-octane action and drama.

The details

The WrestleMania 42 Sunday card is stacked with title matches and other marquee showdowns. In the main event, Roman Reigns will put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against CM Punk, who has expressed his belief that he is Reigns' equal. Elsewhere, Rhea Ripley challenges Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship, Sami Zayn defends the United States Title against Trick Williams, and a six-pack ladder match will determine the new Intercontinental Champion among Je'Von Evans, Dragon Lee, JD McDonagh, Rusev, Rey Mysterio, and the defending champ Penta.

  • WWE WrestleMania 42 Night Two takes place on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • The main card is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. EST / 3 p.m. PST.

The players

Roman Reigns

The current World Heavyweight Champion, known as 'The Tribal Chief,' who will defend his title against CM Punk in the main event.

CM Punk

The challenger for the World Heavyweight Championship, a former WWE Champion who has expressed his belief that he is Reigns' equal.

Jade Cargill

The reigning WWE Women's Champion, who will defend her title against Rhea Ripley.

Rhea Ripley

The challenger for the WWE Women's Championship, looking to capture the title from Jade Cargill.

Sami Zayn

The current United States Champion, who will defend his title against Trick Williams.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not just the best in the world, I'm the best of all time. And Roman Reigns, you're not my equal - you're beneath me.”

— CM Punk

“Punk can try to run his mouth all he wants, but when the lights are brightest, I'm going to prove once and for all that I'm the one true Tribal Chief of WWE.”

— Roman Reigns

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to ESPN Unlimited or Netflix on Sunday, April 20th to see if Roman Reigns can retain his World Heavyweight Championship against the challenge of CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night Two.

The takeaway

WrestleMania 42 Night Two promises to deliver high-stakes championship matches and must-see showdowns, headlined by the clash between Roman Reigns and CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Title. With several titles on the line and a stacked card, this year's second night of WrestleMania is shaping up to be a can't-miss event for WWE fans.