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WrestleMania 42 Crowns New Champions
WWE's biggest event of the year featured several title changes and surprise victories.
Apr. 20, 2026 at 5:34am
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The chaotic energy of WrestleMania's title matches is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration.Las Vegas TodayWrestleMania 42, WWE's premier annual event, took place over two nights at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 18-19, 2026. The pay-per-view event featured a number of title changes and unexpected results, with several new champions being crowned across WWE's various championship divisions.
Why it matters
WrestleMania is considered the biggest and most important event on the WWE calendar, serving as the culmination of storylines that have built up over the course of the year. The outcomes of the matches at WrestleMania often have significant implications for the future direction of WWE's programming and the careers of its top superstars.
The details
Some of the key results from WrestleMania 42 included LA Knight defeating Logan Paul to capture the Intercontinental Championship, IShowSpeed winning the United States Championship, and Austin Theory cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to become the new WWE Champion. Several other titles also changed hands over the course of the two-night event.
- WrestleMania 42 took place on April 18-19, 2026 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The event was held over two nights for the first time in its history.
The players
LA Knight
A rising star in WWE who defeated Logan Paul to capture the Intercontinental Championship.
IShowSpeed
A popular YouTube personality who won the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42.
Austin Theory
The former Money in the Bank contract holder who cashed in to become the new WWE Champion.
What they’re saying
“This is a dream come true. I can't believe I'm the new Intercontinental Champion.”
— LA Knight
“I'm just getting started. This title is the first of many I plan to win in WWE.”
— IShowSpeed
What’s next
The new champions will be featured prominently on the upcoming episodes of WWE Raw and SmackDown as they begin their title reigns.
The takeaway
WrestleMania 42 saw a changing of the guard in WWE, with several up-and-coming stars capturing championship gold and positioning themselves as the new faces of the company.
