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Las Vegas, Nevada, the entertainment capital of the world, hosting the

spectacle in entertainment, WrestleMania.

The home of the NFL Raiders is Allegiant Stadium, host of the second straight

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You know, Rick Williams is red hot since his arrival at WWE, accompanied by

rapper Lil Yachty. The Lemon Pepper Steppers are heading into a United

championship match at WrestleMania.

The Eradicator, Rhea Ripley, looking for a fourth world championship in a match

that has become increasingly personal against the WWE champion, the Storm,

Jade Cargill.

heads into Allegiant Stadium, determined to defend her gold.

And the best in the world, the world champion CM Punk, one of the biggest

matches of his life, versus Roman Reigns, the main event for the

Welcome to WrestleMania Sunday!

You felt it last night, didn't you?

We all did.

That's WrestleMania.

We experience the excitement, live and larger than life, and then it lasts

forever.

But WrestleMania doesn't take a bow after one hour.

Two titans will collide.

Tonight isn't a repeat.

It's the encore.

I'm going to take that title from you. There's not a damn thing you can

do about it.

Bigger.

I'll put bad love and insanity all over the arena. Louder. The demon versus

dirty Dominic Mysterio. Even more unforgettable.

I'm going to split your ego in two and beat you.

I'm the grandest stage of them all.

You already know who closes the show.

The old...

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Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your host of WrestleMania,

John Cena!

John Cena back at WrestleMania, an event where he may have entered a number of

times in his Hall of Fame career.

Hello again, everybody, and welcome as we make history tonight, WrestleMania

Sunday.

We kicked.

And I'm looking around and I feel the energy here in Las Vegas. The stage is

for a historic night two.

As a matter of fact, we've already made history.

For the first time in history, WrestleMania is...

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Over 50 ,000 chanting his name to the first WrestleMania from this young man

from Nigeria.

However, things just got real.

Brock Lesnar, who for the first time in his career may be seeing himself as an

underdog in the heels in a match against the man on the side of Ova Femi. Yeah,

I'd say pop the brakes on that one, Michael Cole. I think Brock has set a

for the rookie Oba Femi. Got over a little confident, and tonight you're

to get the real Brock Lesnar. Like a pool shark, Oba Femi may have been

in the build -up to this showdown.

The most decorated combat sports athlete ever, Brock Lesnar. Look into the eyes

of that man, who is a track and field star.

He represented the Southeast Conference in Alabama.

A one -time outdoor, two -time indoor shot put champion. The first NIL athlete

to win a championship. That was in NXT.

And tonight, his first WrestleMania against one of the most decorated

WrestleMania superstars of all time. The Beast, Brock Lesnar.

The most famous comeback athlete on planet Earth.

And what a perfect matchup for the fight capital of the world.

Let's take a look now at the tail of the tape between these two gigantic

superstars, Wade.

Both massive human beings perhaps over -tipping the scale slightly, but wow,

what a matchup. Carbon copies of one another.

Let's add up to Alicia Taylor.

The following contest is scheduled for one fall.

Ladies and gentlemen.

From Lagos, Nigeria,

weighing in at 310 pounds,

Oba Femi!

You have to believe that the nerves are turning inside of Oba Femi. His first

WrestleMania against the man who has dominated the likes of The Undertaker,

Angle.

Roman Reigns here on this grand stage.

Bell rings. We are underway for one of the most anticipated matches in the

history of WrestleMania.

Lesnar, Femi.

And a collar and elbow tie -up. An absolute stalemate here.

You saw the tail of the tape pretty even between these two men. If you're

Lesnar, what do you need to do to take out Femi tonight?

Well, Lesnar's smarts lie in the fact that he's got 25 years in the fight

This cannot just be about pure power. Brock Lesnar is a bully in the ring. He

cannot bully someone who is equally as powerful as him. He needs to dig deep

do something cunning.

And Wade, you've been in a number of WrestleMania matches. Your first one

with the nerves there. What did Oba have to do to combat that?

I'll tell you right now, my first WrestleMania match, my body felt like

And it took a long time to shake that feeling off. If that's the case with

here, he's going to be in big trouble. And Brock Lesnar overpowering Femi into

the corner, delivering shoulders to the gut of Femi. And Femi stands up, shouts

in his face, and knocks Lesnar to the mat.

And nobody has ever treated Brock Lesnar like this.

And a clothesline.

Femi does not go down. And another one by Lesnar. And Femi's still on his feet.

Lesnar with a look of shock in his eye. And down goes the face.

And Brock Lesnar needs to regroup.

Paul Heyman doesn't know what to make of this.

I told you, he's out of sorts, Wade.

Lesnar's never used, has never been in this position in his life.

Physically outmatched here, and that is simply not an equation that works in the

mind of the beast, Brock Lesnar.

Stop thinking quick, Paul Heyman. And this is what Lesnar, he could ill afford

this weight. He's allowing Femi now to build confidence.

Femi now knows he can go toe -to -toe with Lesnar. He's got nothing to fear at

this point.

And he's speculating about those moves, and that is exactly what Brock needed to

do. Get away from the pure power battle. Get the advantage any way you can.

Oh, and into the post, fine first. And that was a mistake Femi made.

Brock Lesnar, the veteran, found the opening. And now Lesnar on the attack.

And into the steps on the other side. And now Brock Lesnar's in his element.

And that was shoulder first into those steps. That was about as bad a weight as

you can hit it outside of the head.

And Femi favoring his elbow as he drops to an E. And Brock Lesnar about to bring

Femi to Suplex City.

We saw John Cena, our host, kick off the show tonight. Ask Mr. Cena what it's

like to be in the ring with Brock Lesnar. Yet another release, German.

And it just goes to show you how tactics at this level are vital. It cannot

simply... Who is the biggest? Who is the strongest?

And now Lesnar closing in on his third German suplex of the match.

And now Brock Lesnar is being back to the Brock Lesnar we know only so well.

And Femi's hurt, Wade. Oba Femi is hurt. The destruction outside the ring and

now the suplexes have taken down the ruler.

with the elbows. Remember, it was Lesnar who eliminated Femi back in the Royal

Rumble match. Into the corner with a running uppercut. And now, the big man

another running uppercut. He's got a big elbow on the temple and hasn't looked

right since.

I'm not sure Obafemi can quite believe it, Wade.

Well, the world is in shock.

Obafemi took everything that Brock Lesnar could throw at him, including

F5. Brock Lesnar knows he has this in the bag. It's game over. Except

this guy, Obafemi, is built a little bit different than anything we've witnessed

before.

industry right off the bat. Wow.

I want you to look at the ring right now. I want you to look inside the ring

right now as we see Obafemi making his way back up the ramp.

Brock Lesnar is laid out. Brock Lesnar hasn't moved.

Brock Lesnar was taken down by Femi tonight.

Obafemi is everything he said he was. The ruler and destroyer. The bringer of

war. This is the one we've waited for.

You have to see this one more time here.

I'm still in shock.

The fall from grace from Oba Femi to the beast Brock Lesnar. And

who the hell in history has thrown Brock Lesnar's body around with ease

like Oba Femi?

Paul Heyman in complete shock.

Lesnar's the man who...

Ended the Undertaker's undefeated streak at WrestleMania.

But Ova Femi has slayed the beast tonight.

Ova Femi, ladies and gentlemen, is the next big thing.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the Intercontinental Championship is hanging

the ring. This is a six -pack ladder match. You climb the ladder, you grab

title, you become the Intercontinental Champion.

Already here in the ring, J .D. McDonough, Dragon Lee, Rusev is prowling

the ring as we get set for some incredible action.

legendary Hall of Famer, Rey Mysterio.

Six wins all time at WrestleMania.

From San Diego, California,

weighed in at 175 pounds, WWE Hall of...

One of the greatest moments in WrestleMania history when Rey Mysterio

world championship in a triple threat here at WrestleMania.

For Mysterio, he's no stranger to ladder matches. He's had some incredible ones

over the years, including back in 1997 at Halloween Havoc when he beat Eddie

Guerrero for the WCW Cruiserweight title and also at SummerSlam versus Eddie in

custody of Dominic Mysterio.

First WrestleMania, his first ever ladder match.

And if he wins, he'd be the youngest man to ever win a championship at

WrestleMania. What a future Javon Evans has.

Oh, man, just 21 years old. It's almost unheard of to have this much success in

the men's division without the body even reaching full athletic maturity.

We're still figuring out just how good Javon Evans can be.

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From the United States of Mexico, weighing in at 87

kilos, he is the Intercontinental Champion,

Penta!

This is Shao Kahn from Mortal Kombat.

Penta, the Intercontinental Champion, making his way to the ring.

for this ladder match. And believe it or not, it was Pence's idea to have a

ladder match for his championship at WrestleMania.

Well, I'll tell you right now, that is an absolutely terrible idea if you are

the champion. Why?

Because at best, you have a one in six chance of winning this damn thing. So

hard to strategize in a ladder match.

They call it a car crash style of match for a reason that is both style and

substance. A lot of people are going to get hurt in this one. Again, thank you

for joining us on ESPN tonight, ladies and gentlemen. First time ever for

WrestleMania. And look at J .D. McDonough goes right after Javon Evans,

are underway.

Ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship.

Well, this is an absolute sprint from the word go. It favors the nimble, and

talk about nimble.

Nimble really describes five of the six competitors in there tonight, and Rusev

being the one that is more the power -based athlete. However, Rusev has been

the ladder match before, Wade. 2018, money in the bank. But he could be the

card in this whole thing.

Yeah, that's the thing. His path to victory here is not being fast and

scrambling up a ladder. It's wrecking every single body in the match in second

eight. Legerly stroll to the top.

You know, I talked to Dragon Lee earlier today, right?

He was so excited for this match. Now, remember, Rey Mysterio's been his

right? Rey Mysterio gifted a mask to Dragon Lee many years ago. He called

Lee the future of Lucha Libre. This is the first time that Dragon Lee and Rey

Mysterio have ever been opponents, and he couldn't wait for tonight.

Well, even Tenzo is tight with that crew, but all bets have to be off here.

about the gold. Bang! Man up and apologize later.

And Penta and Dragon Lee now going to turn the ladder, so to speak, on Rusev.

Well, it was a smart move taking Rusev out and then going back to your one -on

-one business, or maybe not. Well, that didn't work out well, and Rusev, okay,

he's in a mood. Well, this is an absolute brute of a human being. Get out

there, Wade. He's in a mood tonight. Well, Rusev told me a couple of days ago

is feeling buoyant right now. He said he's climbed the ladder of life.

And by the way, this is your fault, Marcelo.

and Penta driving Rusev to the floor and now Penta slides underneath the ladder

and the entire ringside area already seen of carnage everywhere

you look protect your health at all costs in this one

and now it's Siobhan Evans

sending a ladder into the ring dragon lee now into

mcdonough and dragon lee such a joy to watch he's coming to his

own in the past year really the embodiment of lucha spirit student and

finally about to throw down here we go

On Dragon Lee. He told me, I'm not going to take it easy on Ray tonight.

Mentor or not.

Nor should he. You want to be at the top in this game, you have to be all

covered. That concludes the living legend, Ray Mysterio.

And Ray now sending Dragon Lee into position.

Went for the 619. Dragon Lee ducked underneath and caught him with a super

The Dragon League clearly studied his mentor as well as anybody knew exactly

what was coming. And now's an opportunity for Dragon to scramble up

Thought better of it. Perhaps that ladder was not quite tall enough for

sizes of ladders here.

Rusev understands the concept of using the ladder as a weapon.

And Siobhan Evans, welcome to the big time, kid.

This is exactly what Rusev needs to do. Forget the highlight reel stuff. Just

smash bodies.

I'm flying.

WrestleMania, of course, has been a great stage for ladder matches over the

years. Remember the first ever at WrestleMania?

Razor, HBK, Madison Square Garden, Intercontinental title.

Like what I'm seeing from J .D. McDonough here, one of the smartest.

No! I don't like that at all. Take that back.

He's one of the smartest, shrewdest competitors in there. Highly

but perhaps intelligent.

would indicate you should stay well clear of this Bulgarian brunt. And now

Rusev setting up the ladder. Again, you climb the ladder to grab the title.

And Rusev may be cruising to victory here. He's a fingertip away, and now

looking to keep his championship.

You saw the speed of Penta scrambling up there, and now Rusev with a death grip

getting broken.

Oh!

And that is not a lap. Landing the massive frame of Rusev is designed to be

taken. That was a bulldog by Penta off the ladder. Now Javon Evans runs into a

super kick by the spectacular Penta.

J .D.

McDonough running interference.

That was that smart analytical presence that McDonough would talk about before.

You've got a head that size. You've got to be smart.

Oh, Javon Evans with a shot right to the kidneys. And now Evans to McDonough.

Going to climb the ladder. Looking to win the gold.

Oh, just fingertips away. And here we go. McDonough might have this.

Oh,

no. Oh, no.

Is he alive?

Well, that was human skittles somehow.

McDonough landing on his feet. And that has ended up rather favorable for the

Irishman. How's McDonough still in there? He took a back swap on his head

ladder. And now McDonough quickly up the ladder. Javon Evans, top rope.

And now Dragon Lee pouncing, looking to capitalize.

Speed of thought, speed of movement.

Keep your wits about you. There's always somebody lurking on the outside. Oh,

no, a sandwich.

A sandwich forward to the ladder by Ray Mysterio.

This time the 619 connects.

With some added steel for good measure. And now Ray's got a chance. Ray's got a

chance now.

Clear out the debris. Get that giant. ladder. That is the one you need.

Ray was right when he said this past week that it couldn't be WrestleMania.

couldn't be a ladder match without Ray Mysterio.

And this is the moment. It just takes so much time to set that ladder up in a

perfect position.

Mysterio trying to climb the ladder. Well, they call him bouncy for a reason,

Cole.

Mysterio still going strong at this stage. It's incredible.

Penton out with a super kick.

Rey Mysterio. Oh, and he took out Rey.

Bouncing of youth some time ago. Oh, and used it. Javon Evans is a weapon.

And Javon, looking up at the ladder, got caught. Oh, and a super straight into

the ladder by Penta. Yes, spying first will not help the agility of anyone.

Dragon Lee with a dropkick to a hung -up Mysterio. There you go, mentor. Thanks

for everything. You've served your purpose now.

You can't defend yourself when you're hooked in the ladder.

And now J .D. McDonough, sent flying by Dragon Lee, who's been spectacular

tonight. I love this new level of aggression from Dragon Lee.

Well, he's seen the success of other luchadors, and he wants some for

He's won 10 goals before. He might be about to grab the intercontinental, but

denied by Rusev. Yeah, the Bulgarian brute planting Dragon Lee.

Man, what a fast pace.

matchup for the Intercontinental title. How impressive was Rusev here? Came very

close to winning the Intercontinental Championship a couple of times last

Denied by Penta and indeed Dirty Dom, who was the then holder.

How sweet would it be to grab gold here in Vegas?

For Rusev, his first WrestleMania in seven years.

Said he was so focused coming into this. Javon with the right hand.

I'm not quite sure what Rusev's planning here, but it's not going to be good.

Designing some instruments of destruction, and it could be Javon

Oh my goodness.

Who tastes it, and Javon Evans hooked up in a rather ugly fashion there.

Have you been in a lot of matches?

Yes, I have. Guess how many I won.

None. Absolutely zero. What does that feel like? Well, 2015 for the

Intercontinental Championship, actually. I was in a ladder match, and all I

recall is severe pain and my body never feeling quite right ever again. I was

also relieved of the goal on that occasion. No wonder you drank.

Oh!

Penta.

And Penta again.

I mean, it's a small thing. You've got to team up against the biggest, stronger

athletes.

Panther discussing tactics with Ray.

And now Ray Mysterio launched.

Oh, my goodness. And now Rusev collapsing the ladder, breaking the

half. Mysterio taking out Rusev. A West Coast pop over the top through the body

of Rusev.

Mysterio's face hitting the steel at the same time.

Take another look at this. Look at the face of Mysterio eating the steel on the

way down. I'm astounded he's still moving.

Rusev is done now. He's out of this one for sure.

There are bodies everywhere as Tenta looks to keep his title. Play Mysterio

Intercept.

Man, this is everything is advertised and more. About as dangerous as it gets

here in WWE, but with a prize so great, it is worth it for these athletes.

Rey Mysterio looks better than ever. This is absolutely incredible.

He won his world title at WrestleMania 20 years ago, Wade.

Well, we've been watching this guy for 30 years at this point. Bang, 619.

And there's no slowing down, looking as good as ever.

And now Rey's going to climb the ladder. Can you imagine this moment? Can you

imagine winning the Intercontinental title at WrestleMania?

Dragon Lee now trying to thwart his mentor, his longtime friend.

And now Dragon trying to reach out and grab the belt. And that small frame of

Dragon Lee. And indeed, Rey Mysterio is not helping here.

Simply don't have the leg, limb length to get a good grip on this thing as it

swings wildly above them.

And it's so difficult to fight up there. And Rey now using the ladder as a

weapon. Dragon Lee knocked out. Rey may have a chance.

It's Rey's for the taking now.

And Ray now, he kicks right to the face of Dragon Lee. Mysterio still trying to

hang on. Thinks twice about it. Going to get... Oh, no!

Impressive power there.

Dragon Lee told me the Hall of Famer, AJ Styles, gifted him the Styles Clash for

the rest of his career.

They held tag gold together recently and...

inches away from intercontinental gold now.

And now it's J .D. McDonough who's long been a thorn in the side of Dragon Lee

from the Judgment Day. And McDonough looking to win gold.

The entire body of these superstars must be on fire. What are you cooking up

here, J .D.? As high risk as it gets, but it paid off for

J .D. McDonough. Now can he finish the job?

Take another look at this high -risk offense. A Spanish fly from J .D.

landing flush on Dragon League.

But unfortunately, in the process, J .D. McDonough took a ton out of himself.

Over 50 ,000 tonight, and they're raucous. They're alive in Las Vegas for

WrestleMania Sunday, and maybe the moment that J .D. McDonough... has

years for an opportunity to win at WrestleMania, and Pantanal climbing the

ladder.

I'll tell you right now, fighting like this on top of a ladder never ends well.

Somebody is going to take a nasty drop here.

as that thing wobbles all over the place. Penta slowly climbing to the top.

McDonough now hooking the Intercontinental Champion.

There's a ladder just below them, folks. There's a ladder just below them. It

looks like McDonough was looking for some sort of suplex.

And Penta was clinging on for dear life, smartly so, and has now got the upper

hand here.

No, no, no, no, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no. No, no.

Not from there, Penta. Not from there.

Not from there, Penta.

Brady McDonough off the canvas after this Mexican destroyer.

Head first onto a steel ladder.

I told McDonough earlier today, don't do anything stupid, kid.

Well, that wasn't his fault. That was all Penta.

I mean, the stupid part was entering this kind of carnage. Oh, look at, look

Wade. Back to the ring. Javon Evans took real life. He's got a chance. Everybody

else is down.

There's bodies everywhere.

Wake up, kid. Make yourself a champion. Make yourself history tonight, Javon.

Rewrite the history books.

Oh, he's got the title.

Rusev's got the ladder.

Javon is hanging on to the belt.

He can't unclip it from this position.

But he can certainly drop down.

And nobody's body is cooperating with him at this point. Everybody showing

wounds of war.

How is Rusev moving?

Rusev has a body designed to take abuse and keep moving like no other. We saw

him fall through that ladder. An epic crash from that West Coast pop.

But just shrugging it off minutes later. And you saw Rusev was favoring his leg

way, right? It's difficult. He's trying to climb the ladder now. Really on one

leg.

Look at, look at, look at Evans. Evans in the background.

Evans in the background.

trying desperately to protect this championship.

And now that's a good destroyer off the ladder to Evans.

And Penta is incredible.

Where does he come up with this stuff?

It's just instinctive. This guy has freakish abilities. It's why the world

fallen in love with the current intercontinental champion who may well

to remain.

20 years to get here. 20 years to win the intercontinental championship.

On top of the ladder.

what J .D. McDonough put himself through.

That kid's a star. He's a future champion.

You talk about Dragon Lee and the aggression that he showed tonight.

You talk about the toughness of Rusev, the biggest man in the match. How about

the fountain of youth that is inside Rey Mysterio? Getting bouncy with Javon

Evans. Let's take a look at some of that.

Highlights of this match. Dragon Lee taking out former mentor Rey with a...

Epic attack there. And now Rusev just driving bodies through the steel. I

the entire match was a highlight reel.

Got a hell of a job trying to cut it down. This is that West Coast Bob that

out Rusev and almost Rey Mysterio too. And then this J .D. McDonough.

Banish fly from up above.

Could not have landed more perfectly.

And then a Mexican destroyer.

Who J .D. McDonough, and McDonough may never be the same again after that. And

here's one of those OG cutters that will live in infamy forever as

Rusev was dropped for good in this match.

But in the end, the Intercontinental Champion, the spectacular Penta, the man

that has taken WWE by storm, does it again.

retains the Intercontinental title in a ladder match for the agent.

I mean, just wreckage everywhere you look, both human and steel.

It's going to take a while to clean up this mess, but Penta does not care.

Penta going home with a goal won't feel a single wound right now, just buzzing

with adrenaline.

And I'd say this Las Vegas audience, Love everything they are saying.

Again, Pecha wins the Intercontinental title, but also tonight on ESPN, the

shocker of all shockers. I had absolutely no idea what to think here

Femi, the ruler, went face -to -face with the beast. And it was a fall from

grace from Oma Femi that would take out Brock Lesnar. And it would seal Oma Femi

as the next... Big thing here in WWE.

But what followed this matchup, if that wasn't shock enough, Wade, the greatest

combat athlete in the history of the planet, that man, Brock Lesnar, shocked

all of us. He took off his boot, he took off his glove, and he seemingly said

goodbye to not just 50 ,000 plus in Las Vegas tonight, but to the world who is

watching. This moment.

And in the moment, Wade, you and I were just so taken aback that we

didn't quite know how to take it. We didn't quite know what to say.

But it is pretty apparent that Brock Lesnar has called it a career here

tonight. And I just want to personally say, if that is it, I was here in the

beginning. I was here for Brock Lesnar's first match ever. I was here for his

championships and everything that this man accomplished.

And all I can say is thank you to Brock Lesnar, one of the most spectacular

superstars that we've ever had here in WWE.

Yeah, I've got to tell you, Cole, I'm going to wait until I get the official

word, but what we saw in the ring from Brock Lesnar only means one thing in

industry. It means goodbye. It means the peace.

has been played. I'm not ready for that. The world, I don't think, is ready for

that. So I'm going to wait. I'm going to pump the brakes until we get an

official word from his camp. Once the emotions calm down, things can change,

I don't know. You know what? You know, for us, what is real?

Obafemi. Oh, man.

Ladies and gentlemen, thanks for joining us here on ESPN. We're heading to the

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Punk and Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.

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Oh, hell yeah. What a start.

Get over here. On May 8th, the summer begins with combat.

It's called Mortal Kombat for a reason.

Damn.

That's incredibly handsome. I'll whip.

I will definitely die. I get to give

now. Mortal Kombat 2. Rated R. May 8.

Pippi time. Never end, huh?

Well, more chumba time for me. Give daddy those gold coins.

The undisputed chumba champion has arrived.

Give me that tablet.

I'm not going to give up the chumba belt that easy.

the one Damien took from you?

Whoa,

whoa, chill, guys. Now that Chumba's on board, there's enough gold coins for

everyone. Let's Chumba!

All I can say is what a start to WrestleMania Sunday.

Me and Wade Barrett were jumping around here at ringside during both the Brock

match and, of course, the ladder match, and we still have plenty more to come

here tonight.

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In Las Vegas tonight, the celebrities are out as they always are.

for WrestleMania, including the Mexican singer J .O .P. here tonight at

ringside. And speaking of singing, probably the greatest producer in the

of music, that man, Rick Luman, is here tonight, massive WWE fan. From the

Detroit Lions, Jermaine Gibbs is here once again tonight enjoying

How about the legend, the UFC legend, Daniel Cormier, here tonight at

And what a performance of our national anthem tonight.

by none other than Joe Jonas.

Absolutely great way to kick off WrestleMania.

Still plenty more to come here on WrestleMania Sunday, including...

We learned on the countdown show from our general manager, Adam Pearce, this

now a street fight, Wade. While Dirty Dom had no interest whatsoever fighting

the demon, his former Judgment Day colleague, he certainly didn't want him

street fight. Well, Adam Pearce has made it happen. Demon versus Dominic, street

fight later tonight.

Also tonight, Rhea Ripley looks to win her fourth world championship, but

the woman who stands in her way. The Storm, Jade Cargill, defending the

double... WWE Women's title tonight against Rhea Ripley.

And our main event tonight.

Roman Reigns and CM Punk.

Two men competing for the World Heavyweight Championship. Two of the

all time with major simmering hatred for over 10 years. Finally, they collide

for the big one in our main event for the World Heavyweight title. Are you

for the United States Championship match? I'm ready for everything here at

WrestleMania. What a way we've started this show.

They are not happy with Sami Zayn.

The following contest is for the United

States Championship.

Introducing from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, swinging for 212

pounds, he is the United States Champion.

So let's cut to the chase, Wade. Carmelo Hayes, who defended the United States

Championship for months, had become a fan favorite on Friday night's

Sami Zayn won the championship, costing Carmelo a shot at WrestleMania. The fans

were none too happy. Well, they were none too happy because Pivotal, in Sami

Zayn, winning that championship from Carmelo Hayes, the workhorse who's blown

all our minds lately, was the fact.

The quick Williams got involved in the match, inadvertently punched Carmelo

Hayes, which led to an opening for Sami Zayn to grab gold and, with it, take

what was thought to be Melo's spot here at WrestleMania.

But I'll tell you right now, Sami Zayn should not care about that. Your mission

is simple. Get to Mania and win gold.

Well, Sami's learning.

Life doesn't reward good deeds, correct?

Absolutely right. That's been the motto of my entire career. It rewards results.

And Sami Zayn bought into that, and now he finds himself holding the United

States championship.

Remember his moment back at WrestleMania 40, the night that he knocked off

Gunther to win the Intercontinental title?

You're going to tell us this is your guy? I spent the day with him. He has no

idea who you are.

Stop that. Stop that.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is no surprise why we gather here today on this

Sunday to witness a live spectacle, a real

-time blessing.

Ladies and gentlemen, for the thousand.

and attendance in Las Vegas, and the millions watching at home, I

give to you the anointed one, Mr.

Lemon Pepper Stepper, Trick Williams!

United States championship match tonight is presented by Knox

Hydration.

The man who has taken WWE by storm, whether you like his attitude or you

Ladies and gentlemen, you are looking at a masterpiece in human form.

You are looking at a million dollars.

Oh, my God, that's part of his jacket.

That is a train, I believe you call it.

All right, thanks.

The Larenta.

You see it.

It ain't no prison, baby. This is real life.

You were one of those at your wedding, didn't you?

I think that was my wife right there.

See, this kid. The one and only.

In real time.

Trick.

What do you call it, Trick Willie mania?

Well, Trick Willie is floating in here looking like a cloud, and he'll blow out

on cloud number nine if he wins the gold there, Coles. Well, you know, this is

what bothers Sammy Dane. All of these theatrics, this fanfare, but to Sammy's

point, Trick hasn't done anything at this level yet.

Nothing wrong with fanfare. Nothing wrong with a little pizzazz. That is

has connected with this packed out stadium from the WWE universe around the

world.

This is for the United States Championship.

And you have to wonder what the first ever United States champion, the late,

great Harley Race, would think about someone like Trick Williams.

My guy.

Here he is. I told you, Wade. Little Yachty. I told you.

Well, even I got a handshake from Lil Yachty, so I guess he's my guy, too. All

right, Michael Cole, stop posting. He doesn't know you. Here we go. Sammy

Trick Williams for the United States Championship.

Oh, my. Polar opposite. A vet versus a relative rookie.

Assault of the Earth personality versus an egomaniac. And Sammy now takes down

Trick Williams. Who do you call an egomaniac?

Obviously, Trey Williams, he loves himself and the world loves him, too. No

problem with that ego.

But Sami's got a bit of change in demeanor as of late as well. So I want

about that because Sami Zayn has had a disastrous 2026 up until a couple of

weeks ago where he won gold. To me, though, that is putting a Band -Aid over

cracks. And if Sami Zayn loses gold tonight, where the hell will he spiral

Yeah, Trey Williams, a hot start in his career as a two -time NXT champion. He

was a... one -time TNA World Champion, NXT North America Champion as well, as

Jimmy sends him over the top rope to the floor.

Think about it, Sami Zayn is pretty much the last 10 years of WWE, and what is

anticipated to be the next 10 years of WWE is Trick Williams.

And look at how quickly Trick Williams gets back into the ring with a Wicked

Clone Clash. And now another one to Sami Zayn, and here comes Williams!

Yeah, here's the brilliance of Trick Williams.

His speed of learning this industry has been faster than pretty much anyone I

have ever seen. Nice trick slap. Neck breaker.

Sammy went for the blue thunder bomb and tricked Williams' counter first with a

cyclone boot and then with that neck breaker.

Yeah, the biggest stage of Trick's career and he is not backing down.

He didn't come here to belong. He came here to take over. And this man started

in football.

American football weight. He was a two -time letterman at the University of

South Carolina. A walk -on athlete.

Walked onto the team. Cover off the bookend. And a kick out at two. Paying

homage to the great Hall of Famer Booker T. Who's been very influential in the

career of Trick Williams.

We're talking about Zayn having a massive experience.

Advantage both in years and under the WrestleMania spotlight.

And he's going to need all of that here.

Blue Thunder Bomb.

Cover to retain.

And it looks like Williams was going for that trick shot, jumping knee, and Sami

was able to defend.

Well, they've pretty much all gone tricks way. And this is where the

start to come in for a younger competitor who has less experience at

When things stop going your way, where's your resilience?

Where's your mindset? How's your psyche going to handle this? The referee in

this matchup, Jason Ayers, backing the champion Sami Zayn off.

Remember... Sami Zayn has the advantage.

Trick's got a pinner. Submit him here tonight. And Sami Zayn now unloading on

Williams. A bit uncharacteristic for Sami. Certainly there are advantages to

being the champ. There's also an advantage to having Lil Yachty on the

of your hype man. And as we've seen on SmackDown the past couple of weeks,

there's a mind getting physical at times too.

Zayn's got to be aware of that.

Lil Yachty checking on his guy and Sami Zayn now.

Outside the ring. Yachty better turn around.

Sami Zayn now.

Well, Zane has taken some shots from Yachty, as I just mentioned.

And there is your paper.

Zane's talked a lot about live or die.

Those are the fans that have been willing to get in through thick and

Oh, wow.

Yachty has driven into the barricade.

Well, if Trick Williams did have an advantage on the outside, that advantage

now gone away, and it truly is one -on -one. And Trick looks to be in major

trouble now.

Sammy Zane now that killer instinct driving trick into the post This is what

Sammy had to do take trick and the crowd completely out of it Oh Williams at

this point what's lost Being

on the grand stage of WrestleMania a new thing for him Sammy Zane

That's very successful WrestleManias over the years. You have so much

and excitement coming into your first WrestleMania.

Has that? Oh, no!

Right on the apron, a brain buster to Williams.

And that is absolutely devastating to Trent Williams' hope, landing high and

tight right on the back of the neck, the back of the head.

And I got to say, Wade, you've been following the Sami story for weeks now

SmackDown. This is a much different Sami Zayn than I'm accustomed to. It has to

be. Sami Zayn was taking too many L's. Sami Zayn was getting made a mockery of

by people like Trick Williams has taunted him, called him the gingerbread

told him he has no star appeal.

Well, guess what?

Sami Zayn has a hell of a lot in the tank.

He might not look like the prototypical star like a Trick Williams.

But boy, oh boy, can he fight.

Sami Zayn measuring Williams now. Driving Williams to the barricade with a

You think Sami not having an opportunity, well, he's had the

hasn't been able to cash in on a world championship, finally sent him over the

edge? Well, that's where it all went wrong at Royal Rumble earlier this year

against the then champ Drew McIntyre. Lost the opportunity for gold. Zank and

Zank and suddenly has turned things around in a big way. I just want to

out. That Sammy was pointing to his knee pads. That's where the ride or die is

painted on them. Well, he's made it clear. People in the... Oh, the count is

getting high here. Oh, Trick Williams falling down now.

And the official... Close to a count out here. At eight. A count of nine. Trick

Williams barely beats the count into the rank.

Barely.

He might be right for the pickings now. And Sammy Zane knows that. But talking

about the ride or dies. And referee... We saw this a couple of weeks ago with

Carmelo Hayes.

Little distraction there from the referee who's trying to check on Trick

Williams. And no hesitation to bounce there from Sami Zayn. Let's just say

it is. It's a cheap shot.

It's a smart shot in my book. And plenty of people have done this too. And this

is how he beat Carmelo Hayes. Sami Zayn with Williams coming up in the corner.

Zayn looking for an Aluba kick to put Trick Williams away.

And now Lil Yachty from behind.

Yanni back from the dead, almost winning it for Trick Williams.

One shot didn't do it. The second might, though, Cole.

Sammy's trying to drag himself to his feet. Went for the trick shot.

Sammy Zane from behind. Rolls up Williams.

Shoulders down. Kick out at two by Trick. Such incredible speed of thought

Sammy Zane. And exploded into the corner. And now Sammy's got Williams

where he wants him. Well, hype is temporary, but... Class is permanent and

Zayn is class through and through from bell to bell. Zayn measuring his man

across the ring.

Trick shot!

champion. Drake Williams is officially anointed with the gold.

This is where Sami Zayn was going in for the kill. A little guilty had been

dropped earlier behind the referee's back. Open it up for this big old boot

the face.

Just a millisecond away from victory, but Sami Zayn, we know how deep he can

dig. One exploder, duplex later, and it was Sami's for the taking.

Lining up for that hallouba kick that has done so much damage, but simply

beating him to the punch with that trick shot.

Knee pad down, and we got a new champ.

As we have seen tonight at WrestleMania Sunday, how bright is the

future for WWE?

All the family, the folks in the ladder band, and the new United States

champion.

with an historic WrestleMania tonight.

And Sparrow thought for Savvy Zane, whose world has just imploded, but

it is all about Trick Willie and his lemon pepper steppers that are going to

stepping out of Las Vegas carrying ten pounds extra, namely the United States

Championship.

Well, look at this one, little yoddy there.

You're dying.

And just a despair in the face of Sammy Dane. There was a temporary reprieve for

a couple of weeks. Sammy won the United States title. But Sammy Dane got to

figure out what's going on in his life and fast.

I talked about that. Papering over the cracks for Sammy Dane when those cracks

are exposed once again. But Trick really doesn't care. He's a champ.

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The following is a street fight.

There are no disqualifications, no count outs. The only way to win is by pinball

or submission.

Dominic Mysterio calls himself the King of the Luchadors, hence the throne.

From San Diego, California,

Wigid, at 200 pounds, he is the Triple -A Mega

Champion,

Jordy.

of the silver mask.

No, he's not paying homage to the great luchador Santo, who everyone believes

may be the greatest luchador of all time. Dominic Mysterio took the mask off

with a grimace. He's the greatest luchador of all time. In his mind, the

and boots he's wearing tonight, tribute to the great pedo Aguayo. And Dominic

Mysterio now heads into a freak fight against a demon.

A street fight he wanted no part of against an opponent he wanted no part

The contract specifically said Finn Balor in a straight -up match for that

tyrant of a GM, Adam Pearce, has pulled the rug out of it from underneath the

greatest luchador of all time, Dirty Dumb, but fear not.

Dirty Dom always rises to the occasion, if you don't believe me. Ask Liv Morgan.

On the countdown show today, our general manager out of Paris made this a street

fight where there are no rules. It wouldn't be a pinfall or submission.

Dirty Dom was partying hard after his squeeze. Liv Morgan won world

gold. Well, the star -crossed lovers could have a magnificent weekend here.

In Las Vegas.

That mask. You're a jackass.

If Michael Cole were right in the face, it was superb.

He could play quarterback.

Better than the Jets quarterbacks anyway. I don't know what this liquid is

that's all over me that was under this mask, whether it's sweat.

Championship juice.

Great. That's just what I need. Dominic's juice.

A lot of people want some of Dominic's juice.

He's a real Lothario. I believe he's winning.

This matchup against a mortal nemesis, a former club mate in the Judgment Day,

will only cap a superb weekend.

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Dominic needs to be on that network. He needs to dial 911 and quickly.

And his opponent, the demon, Finn

Balor!

Dominant Mysterio, welcome to hell!

For the first time in three years,

the demon is alive!

And he's looking like a damn voodoo shaman. I mean, who the hell would want

fight that?

Some of our deepest, darkest nightmares come to life. I'm ready to throw down

with Dirty Dom. Dom looks scared to death. Did you blame him? Talked a big

on the kickoff show this past Friday.

I'm not scared of the demon. I'm going to go out there and take this guy out.

Yet Dominic has yet to get in the ring.

Well, taking out Finn Balor was how this all began.

Yeah, one of the original members of the Judgment Day. Dirty Dom has been a

revolving cast in the Judgment Day since day one.

Until unceremoniously ejected by Dirty Dom and friends.

It was at WrestleMania last year that Dominic Mysterio would pin Finn Balor in

fatal four -way to win the Intercontinental title.

But this is the first time these two have gone one -on -one. And now Demon

making his way across the ring. And if you're Mysterio Wade, what the hell do

you do? You start running, first of all, and then you kind of don't stop until

you get the hell out of the stadium and into your rental car.

However, I'm not Dirty Don Mysterio, and Dirty Don Mysterio is a prime fighter.

And he's a champion. Yeah, the AAA mega champion. He's held it for over 200

days. Actually won the championship here in Las Vegas. Nice takedown by the

Demon, who now unloads on Dominic Mysterio. And here's the issue with this

persona of Finn Balor. This is his alter ego where he can unleash.

His darkest instincts. It's primal and it's almost unstoppable. It's where his

artistic and wrestling sides meet. His personality changes, he says, when the

war paint goes on. To your point, the more aggressive side is channeled. It's

also where his highest career moment, winning the world championship back in

2016, was under this persona.

So this does not bode well, given this horrific start for Dirty Dog.

Yeah, Dominic just trying to get back somehow into this fight as the demon

out Mysterio to the floor. Listen, Dirty Dom brought all of this upon himself.

I'll tell you right now, Dirty Dom was originally the errand boy for the

Judgment Day. He wanted to seize power. You only do that by taking out the top

dog, and that top dog was Finn Balor. Remember, a street fight means anything

goes. Balor now.

I should say demon now with a kendo stick. That's all he needs.

Major retribution after the abuse thrown at Finn Balor over the past several

months. Well, Dominic did just what he does to anybody who's his elder. Look at

his dad, Rey Mysterio. He finally said, I'm better than you. I don't need you.

And what does he do? He kicks him out of the group. He does it to anybody who

disrespects him. Finn Balor certainly disrespected Dirty Dom. And now Dirty

out of the ring. It takes the demon down, and finally for the first time

tonight, Dominic's on offense.

Yeah, and that's part of the issue in a street fight. You spend time looking for

weaponry. Oh! You take your eye off your opponent.

And now Dom unloading with a kendo stick to the demon. And he's got the demon

really now.

Kendo stick getting swung around with wild abandon. You can have someone's eye

out with that.

You might stop flexing and get in the ring while you've got the demon down.

If you were as sexy as Dirty Dom, you'd be flexing too, Michael Cole.

But as it stands, please keep your feet up.

This is the seventh time there's been a street fight in the history of

WrestleMania. Believe it or not, just doing a little research here. I want to

thank my stat guys back in Connecticut. John Chick, Greg Miller for all the

great help this weekend.

Dominic Mysterio, Finn Balor have both been in three street fight matches in

their career. I'm surprised at that stat, especially as it comes to Dominic.

Well, Dirty Dom is a well -rounded competitor. Why is that so much career

success? And the fact that people like you are still naysayers to this day

my mind, Michael Cole. Learn some respect.

Wait, naysayer is not the right word, dude.

See Dominic go after Demon. I completely...

Think Dominic's a great athlete. He's been a great champion. It's the way he

carries himself, the way he disrespects his dad, the way he disrespects elders

like Finn Balor. That's what gets me about Mysterio. If you treat dirty

Mysterio badly, he will repay that tenfold. And certainly his dad, Rey

treated him horribly.

And Finn Balor of late has done the same.

In the entire history of Finn Balor over the past four years, the success has

all revolved around the numbers game of the day.

And Finn Balor turned his back on that.

And now the demon with a fling blade.

The demon now ratcheting up through the gears, taking punishment, and it's just

bounced off him. And Dominic caught him with a super kick.

And Mysterio's very resilient. There's no doubt about that.

And he's the master of the 6 -1 -9. From the other side, connecting to the

Demon. And now, going to go up top. What a win this would be for Dominic

Mysterio. Wrong pass.

Cover. Is it enough to put the Demon away? A kick out at one. At one. That

Sean Bennett.

Couldn't believe how quick that was.

Yeah, that was absolutely freakish. Dominic Mysterio has won countless

with that combo.

Simply not enough tonight against this version of the Demon.

And you know, in many ways, uh -oh, Demon now.

Down goes Don.

Just otherworldly athleticism from this man.

How do you possibly contend with an opponent who is capable of what the

is? Dominic sent into the corner by the Demon.

Now the Demon measuring his man.

And again into the corner goes Don.

will and nothing Dom is doing now is working he's in the drop zone too and he

better get out of there or it could be the end for Dirty Dom went for the coup

de grace and Dominic Mysterio for the steel chair off the face of the demon

tremendous presence of mind there from Dom look for the leg demon this time and

two in their fall for Mysterio yeah well that was a late late kick out there

after the steel glanced Off the goal of the Demon. Take another look at this.

Attempt of the coup de grace that would have ended it.

Met with cold, hard steel to the forehead.

That is a late, late kick out there. Suddenly the Demon not feeling quite as

imposing as he was several moments ago. Dominic now taking this opportunity to

pull out some more hardware.

And with the Demon down.

Build a method of destruction, a method of torture that will finish the job for

good.

What a weekend it would be for the Judgment Day if Dom can win tonight. Liv

Morgan won the world title last night at WrestleMania Saturday, Dom's

girlfriend.

Well, they're one and one right now. Poor J .D. McDonough, unsuccessful in

ladder match earlier tonight. It was incredible, but not quite enough on the

night. For this to tip it in the favor of the Judgment Day. But I do not like

the look in the eyes of the Demon here.

See, Dominic took a little bit too much time there. And the Demon able to

capitalize. Here we go.

Into the table. Able to stop himself.

Another sweet play to Dominic.

And all the momentum now back.

Squally with the Demon.

Super kicked off the Demon in his tracks. Now into the table, which

the Demon. Just a bone -crunching thud there from the Demon. I don't care what

mystical powers you may have.

That will take anybody down.

Oh, God. Dom going for a super 619 now.

Connecting. And the Demon stunned with an absolute thud.

And now, it surely is game over.

Frog splash.

Cover.

David again at two.

And now if you're dominant, you've got to do, what the hell do I do to put this

guy away? Well, it's a combination of disbelief and sheer fear at this point

because the 619 still assisted, followed up by a beautifully executed frog

splash. It should be over, but somehow, unfathomably, it's not.

You saw Dominic almost questioning himself moments ago. As you look on,

crowd again tonight, over 50 ,000 at Allegiant Stadium.

Completely legal, street fight rule, steel chair, wearing out the demon.

Just an example of superstars raising their game on the biggest stage of them

all here at WrestleMania.

You have to dig deeper than normal.

Now what's he looking for?

Another table. First one broke to Dom's advantage. Let's do it again.

Broke due to the carcass of the Demon being thrown through it. One didn't do

maybe too well.

Demon has not moved since getting worn out with a chair.

Absolutely walloped four or five times in a row.

knocking the stuffing out of the Demon, whose hopes at this point look to be

going up in smoke.

Now, I mean, this would be a massive upset for Dominic Mysterio tonight.

He's having issues with this table. Just a feet extra there. It always proved

pivotal in this kind of match. And now getting mocked by this audience, which

disgraceful for the packed attendance here in Las Vegas. Why is it

Uh -oh, Demon's up.

That's why it's disgraceful. They distracted him, and now the demon is in

command. And Dominic Mysterio about to get worn out.

Just savagely beating Dirty Don Mysterio in a match that Dirty Don wanted no

part of, to be clear. A little payback for what Dom and JD McDonough did to

Balor. They kicked him out of Judgment Day. Oh, God, what are you cooking up

here? Well, Dom is trapped.

Trapped in the steel chair.

Oh, my goodness.

Dom's neck just snapped backwards.

Dom may be out.

The demon going up top.

Dom's defenseless.

affair. A ferocious beatdown of both men. But this man, the demon, may

be superhuman after what he absorbed to bounce back and score victory.

Well, Dirty Dom, as I mentioned before, brought all of this upon himself.

They've been living with regret for a long time.

This is when Finn Balor went ham with that steel chair. The Demon completely

taking control of this in the closing moments. This dropkick did major damage

the neck of Dirty Dom, but this was the moment that finished it for good.

The Tudor grass on the top rope, through a table, and the broken and battered

body of dirty Dominic Mysterio simply had no chance from there.

The demon has risen, and he's slain Dirty Dom.

This August.

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A storm is coming.

The Storm Jade Cargill, the current WWE

champion, who is 2 -0 in her career at WrestleMania and hopes to continue

that winning streak tonight.

Because for the first time ever, she goes one -on -one with the Eradicator,

Ripley.

And tonight's Women's Championship match is presented by Minute Maid.

Bring the juice. And Wade, we know Jade Cargill will bring the juice. This is

one of the greatest physical specimens, male or female, this industry has ever

seen. But it ain't just luck. This woman knows exactly how to use a supreme

being, a supreme athlete, a supreme champion.

Ripley told me today that the gear she is wearing tonight is designed for her

escape from an insane asylum because she says Jade Cargill has been driving

her insane over the past couple of months. This is her opportunity to break

and win the gold.

Jade Cargill has driven a lot of people insane in many different ways, but

namely...

The women's locker room, through her sheer dominance, has looked unstoppable

since winning the WWE Women's Championship. Nobody has really come

Groninger, but undoubtedly, this is the biggest test left that there is.

WrestleMania and Rhea Bloody Ripley. Ripley earned this match by winning the

Elimination Chamber.

Rhea has not held a world title in over a year.

She hopes to end that round tonight.

And we know from history that Rhea Ripley can hit the heights at

One of the greatest matches I've personally ever seen.

Three years ago, SoFi Stadium, WrestleMania against Charlotte Flair.

That was really the big coming out party for Rhea Ripley at the very top level

of this industry.

And she's never looked back.

Let's head up to the ring now.

And the great Alicia Taylor.

The following contest is scheduled for one fall.

And it is for the WWE Women's Championship.

Introducing first, the challenger.

From Adelaide, South Australia,

Rhea Ripley!

And her opponent, from Vero Beach, Florida,

she is the WWE...

said that I don't need the championship I'm a star I'm a prototype for

Rhea Ripley this is about defending the honor of our industry against who she

says is an outsider who's having success at this level And it's time to teach

Jade Cargill a lesson. That's what Rhea Ripley says tonight.

I couldn't disagree any more strongly with what Ripley just said there. Jade

Cargill is not an outsider. Jade Cargill had a very different path to get here

than Rhea Ripley. But here she is because she's earned it. She deserves

she has the gold for a reason. Well, several reasons.

And only one of those is because she looks damn good with it.

It's going to be an interesting matchup for Rhea, because Rhea's not used to

being in a match with someone as powerful and as big as she is.

Yeah, not at all.

Jade Cargill has presence, power, and aura, all from that body built in the

heavens. And now Rhea Ripley, used to be in the dominant one in the ring, may

not have it her own way for once.

And now Jade powering Rhea into the ropes, and the official winner.

No car guilt to break as Jade could get out of my face. Oh,

Jade with a shoulder tackle. I'll tell you right now, there's some real hatred

between these two.

We've seen it spill out from the ring all the way into social media. There's

some locker room friction between them. They need to be kept separated behind

the scenes at Raw, SmackDown, and indeed at WrestleMania.

But now, there's no holding them back. From behind, a kick delivered.

And out goes Cargill, and down she goes face first.

Ripley now, basement dropkick. And Cargill, out to the apron and outside

ring. A wake -up call there for Jade Cargill, undoubtedly the most skilled in

-ring competitor is Rhea Ripley, but incredibly smart and crafty is Jade

Cargill. Jade claims it's jealousy and it's bitterness.

And I agree.

Power slam!

That was beautiful.

Cover by the champ. Kick out. It's easy to hate on Jade Cargill if you are

sharing a locker room with her. Of course, everyone taking a picture, a

photograph, they want Jade Cargill first. They roll the red carpet out for

Cargill because she just looks like a star. People don't want to accept that

can back it up, but the truth is she certainly can. Maybe she should treat

people better.

Well, look at her taking out Rhea Ripley now on the corner.

women who see themselves as the most dominant, legitimate and alpha

in the world and are simply not prepared to take a backward step from one

another. Oh, and Jay now right to the small, the back of Ripley. This has been

great strategy so far for Cargill. Well, everything's worked so far. Ripley had

a little story in there, but now pure power has taken over. And you have to

based on the early goings here, the power advantage is firmly in the corner

Jay Cargill. And again, a bit of a wake -up call perhaps for Rhea tonight.

Yeah, you're not going to have it easy. You might talk some smart. You might.

say this woman is not worthy. There's a reason she has the gold. There's a

reason she's right here at WrestleMania and the world talks about her. And I

actually like the fact that she rolled into the ring to break up the count. She

wants to pin Ripley tonight and prove to the world who's the boss. Well, we all

know Rhea Ripley does not want to win anything easily. She wants to prove her

dominance every single time. Well, exactly the same mindset is Jade

Rhea up and down goes Ripley. Here's the cover. Is it enough? And a kick out by

Cargill. It's a nice blue thunder bomb there, but it didn't do enough. And that

might have antagonized Jake Cargill a little bit here.

Now Cargill measuring Ripley, who's going to fit in trouble.

Look at the smile on Cargill's face. But Rhea's as well.

Rhea's somebody who does not feel fear or pain. We certainly know that much.

Oh, wow.

Nice takedown, and look at this.

Cross -face applied in the center of the ring. And I like that from Jade

Cargill. Big swing and a miss from Rhea Ripley. I like the quickness we saw out

of Cargill there as well. She almost baited Ripley in there. Gave it a little

pause. Gave her a little space. Ripley thought, now it's my turn. Uh -uh, no

it's not.

They're trying to fight out of this.

Asia's second down with someone as powerful as Jade Cargill. But wait a

here.

That was a huge frame to be powering up and just took a beat too long for Rhea

Ripley. And Ripley now once again down. Oh! Jay, stop your inner slacks with

that kick.

A capoeira kick right to the side of the head of Jay Cargill. She was not

anticipating that. Such a strange angle for a kick to come from. And clearly

Cargill has never experienced that before.

Ripley now.

Trying to find something, anything to give her hope in this match. Down goes

Cargill. And now Ripley unloading. Grabbed and pounded away. And now it's

Cargill turning things around on Rhea.

Now we're in a fight.

Rhea, have a chance here. Well, Ripley now growing in confidence after riding

out that storm. Excuse the pun, and oh, my God.

Ripley. Hargill down. She landed awkwardly. Covered by Ripley. Hook of

and a kick out. Jay landed right on her face. Well, historically speaking, when

Rhea Ripley feels like her dominance is threatened, that's when the best of

Ripley comes out to play.

And I feel like we're nearing that territory now. But the question is, how

damage has Ripley already absorbed?

Julia trying to regroup here. Trying to shake off those cobwebs. Back to her

feet. Looking for Riptide. Looking to end this thing. On Cargill.

Jade, though, able to counter with a hip toss. Well, Cargill is simply too

powerful.

Jade sent through out to the apron.

Catches Rhea with a right. Up over the top now.

Land on her feet. Back elbow by Rhea. Kick by Jade. Cargill just a step ahead.

Five buster.

Rhea kicks it too.

How impressive has Jade Cargill been in that ring tonight?

She's done everything correct.

She's making Rhea Ripley look average. And I never thought I would say that.

It's a great way to put it.

It's unthinkable, and it might be the end here, Kyle. Yeah, Jay's looking for

Jayden. Rhea Ripley in deep, deep trouble. Able to slip underneath.

Hit in combination for the championship. And a kick out.

Just when you start writing, Kyle, get off. Hold on.

Rhea trying to fight out of this now.

And a nice takedown with a hurrican. And Luchas kill showing off now.

And Rhea now with a kick.

This shows you the breadth of the offense.

That Rhea Ripley is capable of. That's that veteran presence now kicking in.

Oh, look who's here.

It's Meach in the menace. Who has been attacking Ripley on behalf.

Ripley looking for the laser's edge. And B -Fab saving James Cardale from a

laser's edge there.

Cardale recruited B -Fab and Meach in over recent weeks to attack Rhea Ripley.

The referee missed the entire thing.

And now the official deal with Jade again. This is going to allow Meacham

yet another cheap shot.

Three on one affair here against Ripley. Meacham being an absolute menace on the

outside of the ring here in Ripley. It might be good night time.

Jade with Ripley up on her shoulders. Electric tail position into the

The sandstorm by Cargill and a kick out.

I mean, it was a kick out, but it was a lazy kick out.

There's very little left in Rhea Ripley as we see the growing, expanding arsenal

of Jade Cargill, who knew she had to try something different tonight against the

competitor as accomplished as Rhea Ripley, and almost got the job done.

Actually, you've got two people on the inside, and they're distracting Rhea as

well. Whatever it takes.

You know full well Mammy is going to bring it, and you have to be at your

absolute best, and maybe more if you're going to beat her.

Well, the plan was in. The plan didn't work.

Now we'd be hastily putting together a plan B here.

Well, Jade's trying to tell Meechan and B -Fab to do something later. They've

got to be careful.

Rhea's got backup!

I'm just the kind of backup you want!

Best friend in the industry.

Perhaps coming to save the day.

EO Sky putting on a show.

Show pay.

And another one delivered to Meechan.

Cargill countered the riptide.

We're looking for Shady, not Ripley.

Ripley slips underneath.

in the growth of Rhea Ripley into Miss WrestleMania as she wins her fourth

championship here tonight in Las Vegas.

While the biggest women's wrestling star on the planet is now clad once again

in WWE world gold.

Thanks in small part for her, but Io Sky, who came down to neutralize Meekin.

And this was the moment things turned around for Rhea bloody Ripley. Hitting

big Riptide. Well, one attempt at a Riptide denied.

But watch this counter. I want you to watch this counter by Rhea. Jade was

to put this away with Jade. And watch Rhea here. Such a unique ability to

and immediately get back onto your nuclear weapon, the Riptide Connect.

What a reign for Jade Cargill. But there's a new mammy in town.

The eradicator, Rhea Ripley, once again on top of the world at

WWE as she celebrates with her bestie, Io Nye, tonight.

Oh wait, those folks over on SmackDown are going to learn a lot about Rhea

Ripley. We learned a lot about her on Monday Night Raw.

The locker room better be ready.

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Well, it definitely doesn't stop. Because you know where we are three

this weekend? We're in Tampa. It is backlash.

And you know what happens at backlash?

Backlash from WrestleMania.

That's the next time we're on the ESPN app with the unlimited plan.

Around the world, they are watching WrestleMania tonight, including in

City, Mexico.

They were thrilled by the Luchadores here tonight. Melbourne, Australia.

Love that city.

Grazon City in the Philippines enjoying the show tonight.

As is Dublin, Ireland.

Had to be happy with the performance of the demons.

And Gloucester, Scotland.

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The countdown to kickoff is on.

Ladies and gentlemen, WrestleMania kicked off tonight on ESPN.

And Obafemi shocked the world. A fall from grace to the beast Brock Lesnar.

Obafemi is the next big thing in WWE with an absolutely incredible

against Brock Lesnar tonight. But then the shocker of all shockers. No one saw

this coming. There was no hint this would happen. Brock Lesnar taking his

gloves, taking his boots off in the middle of the ring.

saying goodbye to the over 50 ,000 in Las Vegas tonight and those watching

around the world.

It appears that Brock Lesnar has called it a career, ending the career of one of

the greatest, if not the greatest, combat sports athlete in history. The

has been his mentor for his entire career, Paul Heyman, in tears as Lesnar

out here tonight, emotional as well, hanging up. what has been a Hall of Fame

career in WWE.

And this obviously is a developing

story, one that is...

Wade and I were just taken aback. We didn't even know what to say out here at

ringside earlier tonight.

I want to remind everyone that our guys, Joe Testatore, Corey Graves, Figgy,

Peter Rosenberg, and the crew are going to follow up on this breaking news story

tonight on The Post Show. It happens immediately following the main event

at WrestleMania.

Also on The Post Show, Oba Femi, of course, the new United States champion,

Trish Williams.

The new WWE Women's Champion, Rhea Ripley, and of course, the

Champion, Penta, all part of the post -show here tonight.

What a moment with

Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi earlier. This WrestleMania night has been packed with

moments.

This WrestleMania night is also packed with people.

It is officially time to announce tonight's attendance.

The official attendance for night two is 55

,255, which makes the overall weekend

attendance 106 ,072.

There is a reason this is the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment.

This is a bittersweet moment for me because that officially concludes my

as your host.

I can't tell you how much it means to me to be here.

I wanted to take a second to give you a heartfelt thank you.

No, no, no, no.

I'm not going to give them some heartfelt moments.

You left a hole in their heart that I have had to fill.

I am the locker room leader now.

I am teaching all of them my three core values of master, inspire,

zone in.

I didn't get...

my WrestleMania moment last year, and I am not leaving this ring until I

get my WrestleMania moment here at WrestleMania 42.

Mike, good to see you.

Sorry, you are?

John Cena, how you doing?

WrestleMania host. What I'm hearing is you want a WrestleMania moment.

Yeah. Fine. Go.

You got it.

Well, thank you. We got history.

Watch and learn, Dina.

Buckle up, Vegas.

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

My little weirdo.

He's no weirdo. Wait.

Oh. Oh, my goodness. What is happening?

They're little Danhausen.

Danhausen says midget. What?

And before all you guys get mad at me on social media, this group asked us to

call them that. Midget. You knew about this? Yeah, I did.

Get security instead of stuff.

And look at Danhausen driving the Danhausen mobile.

That's like the Scooby -Doo van, but in Danhausen style.

This guy gives me the creeps.

How could you not like Dan Houser?

Very, very easily as a matter of fact, this weird little theater kid.

Look at these guys. Look at them go.

I don't like looking at them.

Wait a minute. Is that another one? Oh, no, that's Stewie the cameraman. Sorry.

This is an absolute farce of a spectacle ruining the greatest show

of the year. Wait a minute.

Dan Elgin is a flip flying around this stadium.

It's obviously over. Get me a BB gun. I want that thing taken down.

This may be the greatest WrestleMania moment ever. I mean,

ever. Well, quite simply, the complete opposite of that is true. The most

disastrous. Hey, guys. What's up?

How are you? Stay away from me. Get away from the desk.

Man, I wish Regal was here.

How

old are they?

Fifty -five.

Grubby little fingers.

Thank you, camera boy, Nicholas.

How was that noise?

Greetings, humans!

I am Dan Housen.

Very nice.

Very evil.

And I have finally made it to WrestleMania 1000!

Speaking of which, I've got something to say to you!

Pardon, pardon. Excuse me.

Huge fan, how does he love everything you do?

Don't shake his hand!

He is sitting in here with two goats and a soon -to -be goat, and he is turning

a WrestleMania 42 into a circus!

If I wanted to see Wizard of Oz, I would have went down the street!

What the hell are you looking at?

Kids!

You are toxic.

Yes. Oh, come on. Yeah, that's an old lie, kid.

But it's all legal. You said there were 50 pounds.

Don't touch him. What are you going to do about it?

Famous Davis, get him.

Miz now.

Miz is irate. He's tossing these guys all over the ring. Oh, these toxic

twards.

Kent Wilson's getting mugged. He's getting swarmed. Wait a second.

And now Dan Howzen.

Are you encouraging this? Well, I am. Miz wanted to renew his vows. Dan Howzen

messed it up, and now Miz can't have kids anymore.

He punched him in the meat and threw veg.

I think it's going to be the five knuckle shuffle.

How's it?

I told you this was going to turn into a flop.

Man, I'm melting.

I'm melting.

I'm melting.

Oh, my goodness.

Oh, yeah, you fooled us all there, pal.

And then the midgets on the other side are going out. I think the lights are

supposed to go out before they run into the ring. Isn't that how the gag works?

Great job, lighting guy.

Oh, yeah.

Retired life is awesome.

WrestleMania is unexpected, huh?

It's also the grandest stage of them all.

And there is no showcase bigger than our next.

Because next up is your main

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This is greatness on a different level.

Roman Reigns is going to WrestleMania.

What I'm doing is chasing something, and that something is greatness.

And with that comes a responsibility of wearing the crown.

I'm picking you because I hate you.

Always hated you.

You're in the main event of WrestleMania, not just because you won

Rumble, but because I am the main event of WrestleMania.

I brought you to the dam.

You brought the other two, not me.

You took a 10 -year vacation, and then I let you back here, and what do you do?

You screw me. You take my wise man, and you almost brainwashed me.

I'm in your head.

For a champion, I can see right through you. You got thin skin.

He's got time to tweak, but he doesn't have time to come to Chicago. You mock

in my back like I'm some little young boy.

Young boy!

Who's the real tribal chief? I mean, come on with that garbage. Roman can't

anything without his cousin. We're the only reason this place is where it's at.

This is my show.

That title on your waist, it's an embarrassment.

Because at the end of the day, you're old.

Now I'm going to bury you.

Bury you next to your father.

I'd watch how you talk about my family.

We didn't bring you back to be champion. No, I

understand why this company sends your beltless ass to Jimmy Fallon. Because

a way bigger star than you. It's because you're safe and you're boring and

you're plastic.

This backup plan is in.

Take a look at that sign.

It's the last time you're going to main event.

Welcome

to

my main event.

There's one way WrestleMania ends.

The Tribal Chief takes back over.

You will acknowledge the best in the world.

Acknowledge me.

Ladies and gentlemen, up next.

What is being called one of the greatest main events in WrestleMania history,

Roman Reigns versus CM Punk.

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Las Vegas and the world acknowledge the

tribal chief.

Walks on water, he glides to the ring. To the whole world, this is the main

event of WrestleMania, but to Roman Reigns, this is home.

And it is home for this reason.

Tonight marks the record 11th main event at WrestleMania

for Roman Reigns.

No one's close, even the immortal Hulk Hogan.

who's in second place, only had eight main events.

Roman Reigns has made WrestleMania his.

Ladies and gentlemen, I want to take this opportunity to tell you about the

names that are written on the jacket of CM Punk tonight.

There are four men that was extremely important in not only CM Punk's life,

also the life of all of us at WWE.

On the front, you see the name of Bo Luters. He is from the Chicago rock band

Harm's Way. He passed away on April 1st, not having the opportunity to see this

main event tonight. And then there's three men on the arm of CM Punk that are

being remembered today.

Service in WWE.

It is our first WrestleMania without them. The legendary camera operator, Jim

Chang, who passed away.

He's a very close friend of mine. It means a lot that Punk is honoring him.

Kerwin Silphy, a longtime director at WWE.

A man who brought me on board and mentored me when I started in this

And of course, Davey Coates, who was so important and instrumental in bringing

WWE on live international tours.

for many, many years. And on the back of CM Punk's jacket, he pays homage to the

late, great Harley Race, one of the true influences in the career of the man

known as the best in the world.

It is time for our main event. Take it home, Alicia Taylor.

The following contest is scheduled for one call.

And...

Introducing first, the challenger from

Pensacola, Florida.

Presentations in Las Vegas, CM Punk, the world heavyweight champion, in his very

first WrestleMania main event in a one -on -one match against the man who is

headlined now 11 WrestleMania, a man who is unfamiliar as being introduced as

the challenger, the tribal chief Roman Reigns. Reigns and Punk set the square

off one -on -one for the world heavyweight championship.

We are getting a real life what if right now. This is like Jordan versus LeBron

in a one -on -one game. That thing you always wanted to see.

Usually, you only get this in a video game, but we are getting it live in

color right now. Roman Reigns told Bucks, you want to play tough guy?

You're not on my level. You'll never be on my level. And I'm going to prove that

to you tonight. I'm going to embarrass you on the grandest stage of all.

In a matchup that's extremely personal.

They've talked about their families.

They've talked about their legacy.

And now it comes down to this. Who truly is the best in the world?

I'll put it right now, Michael Cole. They've talked a lot of trash to one

another. Said you're not as good as me. But both men have shown up here tonight

in Vegas in the best shape of their career. Abs popping. That's a level of

respect.

Great, wait, let's talk strategy.

If you're Roman Reigns, what do you do to win the world title tonight? Pure

power against a man who simply cannot match you in that department.

Reigns, the biggest, stronger athlete, that has to be the go -to.

If you're CM Punk, how do you keep the gold? You lean on the fact that you are

so proud of your heritage, your history in this game, your deep range of

attacks. Catch Roman Reigns with something he's simply not prepared for.

I don't know if CM Punk has ever not been in control mentally of any rivalry

the history of his career. At least he would believe so.

Starting to heat up. Side headlock now by Punk.

Animosity began back in 2012 when the Shield burst on the scene.

Rollins, Ambrose, and Reigns at the behest of CM Punk. Roman told me in an

interview that Punk was nice to them for two weeks, and then he turned into an

ass, you know what I mean, and Punk would turn his back on them.

It was clearly never a benevolent act from Punk at the time. It was a move to

help protect Punk at the top of the job. This is the difference between a punk

these days.

Even bends up.

That one rocked the champ.

And then CM Punk would leave the company for almost a decade.

Roman Reigns would come into his own. CM Punk with a disrespectful slap to

Roman. Roman would carry this company through some of the most important times

in its history, including the pandemic era. And then one of the greatest title

reigns of all time. Then Punk would return to much fanfare, which ticked off

Roman Reigns. Roman now. So Roman dropped the Punk.

And this is Roman showing early that I have the power. I control the pace in

this ring, not you, Punk.

There's going to be no quick victory here tonight. I promise you that. Both

so durable, can dig deep, so motivated. That's why they are right here where

they belong in the main event. And Punk now with a chop to Reigns.

That just takes Reigns off and delivers a right hand.

The thing about Punk, he can't get into a fist fight with Roman.

That's not going to help him.

He's got to outwit Reigns tonight.

It's that cerebral power of Punk that can help him in this match.

I promise you, CM Punk knows every angle and every strategy. He's thought it all

through. He never once thought he was going to win a slugfest with Roman

And now Roman said he punked over the top rope to the floor. Remember, Punk's

got the champ's advantage.

Reigns has got to pin or submit Punk to win the title tonight.

And our official, Lodge Zapata, who has to control this match, begins the count.

And now Roman Reigns steps out of the ring, always in control.

Never a hurry for Reigns.

Nor should they be. That has been the strategy of Roman Reigns going back over

decade. It's what's led him through main event after main event here at

WrestleMania.

But looking for some breathing room now is the champ, and he's going to get

knocked. And now Punk is going to get bounced off the table. He's able to

And now it's Roman Reigns who goes headfirst into the Spanish announce

Punk unloading, looking around.

Roman Reigns now gets Punk into the barricade.

The effortless power of Reigns that has come to the fore once again, just when

it looked like Punk may have built up a little head of steam, turned around in

the blink of an eye and hold on here. A smart move by Reigns back into the ring

to break the count, and now brings the fight again to Punk here outside.

Right hand, Punk lands on our table.

Roman Reigns is just the picture.

of effortless charm.

Never one to panic.

Always in control.

Look out of the way.

And Punk now sent into the WWE Universe.

Roman telling the official, just hang on one sec. Back into the ring to break

the count. You gotta believe, Rod Zapata. Uh -oh, wait a minute.

Roman, up on our announce table.

Roman, jump on the rope.

Reigns again.

announce table here.

Punk took a seat in the front row.

The point I was going to make is you've got to believe the official.

Well, suckering in. Roman Reigns there playing a little possum.

Now back on the attack is the champion. You've got to believe the official is

going to give some leeway here in this match. Well, so should he. Nobody wants

to see this one.

Punk now off the barricade to take out Roman. And Punk now is feeling it.

Stopping the defiance, the charisma that has led CM Punk to have the career he

was never supposed to have. Yeah, but maybe Punk should worry about Wade.

He just took it on the table and was so hard.

And that was tailbone first for CM Punk. You know, it's been said a number of

times.

CM Punk's arrogance can hurt him, Wade. And we saw an example of that there.

CM Punk would never be anywhere near the main event of WrestleMania if he didn't

have said arrogance. Yes, at times it catches him.

Cover, cover by Roman Reigns for the world title.

Without that, CM Punk would not be the man he is today, let's face it. You like

that, huh?

Yeah, mock me again, bitch.

Mock me again, huh?

That's what happens, huh?

This ain't promo day.

It ain't Twitter fun.

Now Roman's in his element.

Punk's still fighting back.

A man who's been an underdog a lot of his career way.

We know about the guts and the hearts and the determination of Punk.

Oh, and a big vote to Punk. Here's the cover. Hook of the leg.

and a kick out. Punk talked to us earlier today and he talked about how he

he's lucky, how he knows it's a special time for him to be world champion.

He would have never been in this position, but Seth Rollins got hurt. So

had the opportunity to take on Jey Uso at Saturday night's main event where he

won the title. Punk said he's going to live every day understanding that he

wasn't supposed to be here. Some people don't get invited. They have to break

right into heaven and that is what CM Punk did.

Heaven ain't feeling too good right now. It's starting to feel like burning

fires in hell.

Punk, of course, brought into this mess Roman's late great father, Sika, Wild

Samoans, who once competed at WrestleMania.

That brought this to another level.

Roman said no one in his legendary family respects CM Punk.

That massive toeslide by Reigns. Cover. Hook to the leg.

Near fall for the world title.

And there is just an extra level of stank on every shot that Roman Reigns is

throwing at CM Punk. He said it himself when he won the Royal Rumble.

Immediately choosing CM Punk. Why?

Because Punk, I hate you. I hate everything about you. And now that is

out in the ring.

Remember, both of these men were involved in that trip with Reigns last

WrestleMania. Where Heyman and Rollins would join forces. And now Roman Reigns

locked and loaded in the corner.

Punk trying to hang on.

Went for a Superman punch.

Punk sidesteps.

Clothesline to Reigns. The beat too long. You can't do that against someone

good as CM Punk even when you think you've got him beat.

Punk from the top rope crossbody.

And now pounding away on Roman Reigns.

Punk showing that he can pound the ground with the best of him.

is just unfading here, and he's taken a hell of a beating already from Roman

Reigns, but now giving it back in spades. Yeah, but how many times during

title reign have we thought Punk was down and out, that it was all over, and

was able to fight back?

Just go back to that matchup at SummerSlam.

It's gone for written off a million times, but somehow, someway, found a

victory. That heel kick by CM Punk shocking Roman.

And this is that grit inside CM Punk from hardscrabble beginnings in this

industry, scratching and clawing for every opportunity.

This is that grit that could prove a path to victory now for CM Punk. That's

running bulldog by Punk.

And Punk says, let's go 99.

Looking for the go to sleep.

to retain the world title. Well, it's always been the killer blow from CM

Connect with this. Victory is yours.

History tells us that.

Punk measuring Roman. He's trying to get his wits about him, trying to make it

back to his feet. I don't think he's going to like what's going to meet him

there. Reigns is in shock right now. Right now, got him in position. Looking

the GTS.

Reigns, though, able to deliver a couple of elbows and post Punk in the corner.

And that burst of adrenaline just when you need it. That is a signature of

Reigns. Superman punch. Another signature.

Punch down.

Is he out?

No. Kick out.

I mean, how impressive is the resistance here of a perfectly executed Superman

punch straight to the left of the jaw of CM Punk. That's a KO in anyone's

money, but not tonight.

Roman says he feels naked. He had a championship.

He should have bowled around his waist. For 1 ,316 days, he held the WWE

championship. As he moved with an iron fist over WWE, he wants to get back to

the top here tonight.

How odd was it watching Roman Reigns jump to the ring first tonight on his

entrance?

Surprising range by this pace, this deep into the matchup. That short arm

clothesline by Punk, another one taking range down. Punk looking completely

assertive at this stage in the match. I don't think anyone's got this going.

Punk's got a chip on his shoulder. He's got a lot to prove, Wade.

He's been proving it his entire career.

And like Roman, Roman was spotted for the top from the very beginning to his

credit. He's proven management right there. Out to the floor. Here comes

Suicide dive.

Range driven into the Spanish announce table. That lower back hit hard right on

the corner of that table and there's no respite whatsoever.

Punk doing what he wants, his way, which has been his career.

Reigns bounced off our table. And you just see the belief in CM Punk.

Thinks he's got this completely in hand now.

And perhaps that is stepping the strength out of Roman Reigns.

Roman has been all out of sorts here as Punk has taken control of this match.

Just peppering Roman Reigns with shots here. The OTC looking absolutely spent

the desk here.

Punk is the one breaking the count temporarily.

Roman Reigns is out on our announce desk here. The referee admonishing Punk.

Punk's got that look in his eye.

Punk's got some big ideas.

Oh, my God.

Punk going up to the top rope.

Roman's in trouble here on the desk.

And Roman Reigns.

And a recovery just in the nick of time for Roman Reigns there as disaster

loomed.

Nice elbow from Punk to Reigns as these two battle out on the apron.

Back to that slugfest that CM Punk surely did not want any part of, but

holding his own here.

Paintbrush boot by Roman.

These are just all shots, I'll go, that would drop a normal human being.

It's not these two.

And Roman's got Punk hung up.

And again,

the referee in this match, Wade, letting a lot go.

And you can't blame him. One of the most anticipated main events in WrestleMania

history.

CM Punk's defenseless. Roman Reigns is teeing off on Punk.

Punk can't defend himself here.

That is why it's a master plan from the OTC.

Oh, God. Oh, no.

Roman Reigns.

Superman punch to a helpless Punk.

And he's not stopping there, Cole.

Another one.

You know, the officials got to step in here and try to get Punk out of this

situation.

This is dangerous now for Punk.

Just shot at him. After a shot, the biggest shot's imaginable. And Punk is

toast.

Roman unloading on the champion.

We're looking right at his eyes.

Glossed over, eyes in the back of his head.

Blood rushing to the brain.

Covered in bruises around that forehead, those temples.

And I think he's bleeding from the mouth.

Roman smells blood. I think Punk is bleeding from the mouth.

Probably loosened a few teeth in the process. And now, I don't know what the

hell Roman Reigns is cooking up.

This could risk a disqualification. Rod, you've got to do something. Rod, you've

got to get in here. No, the steps off the face of CM Punk.

And I know you've got to give leeway in this match, right? Oh, God. Punk is in a

real mess.

Oh, God.

Punk's been busted open by those steps.

Oh, Roman needs to be really careful. He's really lost it here.

And I'm surprised the ref didn't throw that out. You're right, though. It's the

main event of WrestleMania.

Nobody wants that.

It's personal.

There's a lot of animosity here.

CM Punk has done a really bad way. And of course, gloating now is Roman Reigns,

who's completely in pole position. And this is why.

That's what busted the mouth up of CM Punk. And he was busted in the forehead

the steps.

Oh, no.

And you saw the official put on gloves out here. He's got to deal with Punk

Avenger as Roman Reigns now clears off the Spanish announce table. And you're

now seeing the very worst of Roman Reigns.

Oh, this is the reason this man was a four -year champion.

He shows remorse for no one.

Roman didn't just come here to win, did he? He came here to make a public

spectacle of a man he...

That he was going to embarrass Punk. That he was going to humiliate him. And

now, speaking of the shield, Punk is up high.

CM Punk onto the status at Al's table and through it.

Punk's a mess.

Range has put him through the table.

well take another look at this we talked about the power advantage of range this

is how you use it and you maximize that advantage the body which has been

beaten battered to a bloody pulp

And the referee may end up having to stop this. And again, Wade, for Roman

Reigns, this is about the world title, right? But it's about much more than

that. It's about punishing this man. It's about torturing this man. It's

taking out all that anger and all that frustration that Roman Reigns has had

Punk over the years here tonight.

This is 10 -plus years of hatred from Roman Reigns. But what he feels Punk did

to him, what Punk said about him, it's all coming out here in Vegas in our main

event.

Punk. sent into the center of the ring as Roman Reigns lets out the war

cry.

And now Roman went for the spear.

Punk, oh, Punk, with a GTS out of nowhere.

Cover by Punk. Is he going to do it? Roman Reigns kicked out.

Well, Punk's dead and buried here, surely.

Signing up for the spear, but no.

CM Punk shocking the world once again. But even more shockingly, perhaps, a leg

kick out from the OTC keeping this alive.

55 ,000.

255 tonight looking on in Las Vegas at an incredible main event between CM

the world champion, and the challenger, Roman Reigns. And somehow, and I don't

know how, Roman Reigns... Reigns has lost control this match.

Well, after getting a paint -brushing fan -punk, unfathomably, maybe about to

secure this championship.

Looking for another cheat. Go to sleep, and Roman Reigns now with momentum. BAM!

what we were talking about earlier, Wade.

I don't know how he does it, but CM Punk never says die. He never gives up.

There's something inside this man that drives him to do these unhuman things.

He's the most stubborn human being you could ever meet. It's why management

always despised him. It's why he never got the invite to the dance, but it's

he is who he is.

And it's why Roman Reigns is now losing it. Yeah, Roman Reigns just saw the look

on his face. Complete and utter shock at Punk being able to kick out. And now

continuing to punish Punk. Driving his beaten up face into the mat.

Shoving his face into the mat.

And it is rare you see Roman Reigns completely unglued. But perhaps now,

Carl passing back over the great man.

Realizing he has the ball in his court.

And now he tells Punk, it's time for a nighttime story.

In Punk.

CM Punk has been as gutsy as can be here. But it's slipping away very

And this could be a humiliating end to CM Punk's World Heavyweight Championship

reign. If Roman Reigns has in store here what I think he does. Roman's loving

this. He's got Punk in position to utilize Punk's own move against him.

Acknowledge me, Las Vegas.

Went for the GCS, blocked over by Punk. Punk caught him with a kick to the ear.

Roman Reigns down to retain.

From out of nowhere, Roman kicks it to again.

Well, right at the desk, CM Punk just finding a little something in that

roundhouse kick.

May have spun this around again, but Punk looks like a broken man here.

What a broken man possessed.

He doesn't know how to die.

I mean, it's been his entire career. Every time you think this man was dead

buried, that his career was over, that he couldn't come back and do anything

again, he's here. He's the world champion. And he's doing it against one

best ever in Roman Reigns. And now, going to pull out Roman Reigns' own move

him. Locked and loaded is CM Punk.

And the Superman punch is connected.

Can you imagine the embarrassment if Reigns had lost to that?

Well, now a little ground and pound from CM Punk, struggling to stay at a

vertical pace.

He's going to use the ropes to prop him up, but suddenly the calm man in this

match seems to be CM Punk, and if the body can keep on cooperating, it's

to win. What does Punk have to do here?

Well, he just took a... That's an enormous follow -up, of course, that one

our fans was wearing. And now this is really going to stick to Roman Reigns.

will follow, of course, the symbol that represents the king, the tribal chief,

the OTC Roman Reigns. And Punk now shoving it in Reigns' face.

We may have a new tribal chief imminently here, Cole. And Reigns is not

like this.

Looking for a spear.

Reigns caught it.

And it might be lights out time for the second city saint here who's getting

swung around.

Oh, Puff rolls him up though.

Almost had it. Almost had it. That was two and three quarters.

Anaconda Vice.

Locked in center of the ring. And Reigns is a long way from the run.

Desperation turns for the OTC.

Is Reigns going to top out to the Anaconda Vice of CM Puff? He's got it

in. In sheer agony and the lights are fading for Reigns.

And this might be the only chance he has.

Roman trying to fight his way out of this. Trying to somehow break this hold.

Well, Punk ain't releasing it, but he's forced to now.

And now Roman turns it into a choke again.

Reigns down with the guillotine locked in on Punk.

Counter for counter.

And it's now Reigns who's got control.

Will Punk tap out? Will Reigns win the title by submission?

Punk is fading badly here. The legs are locked in. What is Punk chucking up?

Punk now.

Oh, what a counter.

What a reverse.

Looking for the sharpshooter, and Roman Reigns

doesn't allow it to happen.

That last shot, that last heel, and straight back into the European.

If Punk may be out, Reigns has got it in here. That might have been the last

gasp for Punk. Well, it was an awkward strike from the heel right to the jaw of

CM Punk, and he dropped instantly in the worst possible spot.

Fortuitous for Roman Reigns. And again, Punk turns this into a penny

combination. It actually looks like both men's shoulders were down there.

But nonetheless, both men collide. Center of the ring.

Listed in this place.

I think we both need to breathe through at the desk here right now.

I feel for the two competitors in the ring.

Where the hell do they go from here?

Who has...

energy left

critical

point in the matchup champ and challenger have been

beaten up energy completely zapped both men perhaps permanently

weakened but somebody has to win this thing

And they're still talking trash to one another.

Near the puck.

Chopped away.

Chopped the puck.

Chopped away.

Right hand by Roman.

And now the slugfest continues.

Two sluggers in the 12th round. Who's going to drop?

He caught Roman still on his feet.

He caught Punk who's still on his feet.

Something's got to give here, Wade.

Both men driven by pure hatred. This would have been over a long time ago

without that.

Hook's got that wound on the head. I'm not sure that was wise.

Going to drop both men in the process.

Forehead to forehead. Both men woozy.

Shots now missing.

You mentioned 12th round, 4th quarter, 9th inning.

What do you have left?

Who's got more heart? Who's got more guts?

Las Vegas knows all about 12th round magic. Who's going to bring it now?

It's like old school Hagler Hearns here tonight.

But it was not answered.

And when this doesn't work, the referee temporarily unsighted a low

blow.

A GTS.

And maybe you have to accept that it ain't going to be your night.

A puck dropping elbow after elbow.

And another one as Reigns just tries to recover from this onslaught now.

By Punk.

Well, I don't know what else Punk has in store. I don't know what else

tactically he can possibly have after that. That was a break glass in

scenario.

When Reigns kicked out.

This place is easy. I told you it was going to be one of the great main events

in WrestleMania history.

And now CM Punk going to place Roman Reigns on the table. He has not yet

recovered from the low blow and the numerous elbows delivered by Punk to

Punk barely has the strength to get the massive frame of Reigns there, but he

manages it in the end.

And there's nothing, nothing at all happening in the eyes of the OTC.

Perhaps on a different planet right now.

And no clue what CM Punk is currently conspiring to execute.

I'll tell you what he's thinking of doing. He's coming up to the top rope.

Reigns is on the announce table. High risk maneuver coming for CM Punk.

Do what you gotta do to keep your title.

Go big or go home.

Surprisingly, the referee taking a very close look after what we just saw. Punk

going for broke. Punk connecting.

Roman Reigns looking dead and buried at this point. And Punk barely faring any

better. This looks like a disaster scene out here.

Somehow Punk's back to his feet. Roman Reigns is writhing in pain.

Punk simply cannot stay on his feet, stumbling around.

But somehow...

Looking the better of these two warriors who put it all on the line here in the

main event. Warriors is the apt word to describe these two men.

This has been one hell of a match.

The referee's now barking at CM Punk, get back in the ring. I think it's a

little too late for law and order, ref.

Putting everything on the line for the championship.

Punk crawling toward Roman Reigns.

Punk has Reigns exactly where he needs him now. Can he deliver that killer

Punk has done everything. He's pulled out all the stops. And now he's looking

put Roman Reigns away with one more. Go to sleep.

GTS connecting.

Caught Roman on the chin.

Reigns though.

He just fell right back out of Punk's shoulders. It bounced off the rope.

There's no way Reigns can even hold his own weight up there. And what a landing

for Reigns. The worst possible one.

Punk with Reigns up yet again.

And he just collapsed.

Punk just collapsed.

Punk is spent. Punk is toast.

What a lucky escape for Roman Reigns.

Although, can he do anything with it? It looks unlikely.

Pushing the limits of humanity, both men.

Spear!

But Roman can't capitalize.

Reigns again with momentum.

Another spear to Puck.

The tribal chief is back at the head of the table.

I mean, you can't take anything away from the Warriors' CM Punk. What a

tremendous champion.

But what an epic main event.

To cap off WrestleMania, two men in that ring who went above and beyond the

realms of what should be possible in pursuit of the World Heavyweight

Championship. CM Punk never says die.

I mentioned it before. It is the M .O. of his entire career. In fact, the M .O.

of his entire life. And it looked like once again tonight.

CM Punk was going to do everything in his power to continue to reign as world

heavyweight champion. But in the end, it was just too much. The exhaustion got

to Punk.

Roman Reigns capitalized.

And it's the new champion.

Well, let's look at some of the highlights of this match. This is CM

for broke, connecting.

From the top row, through the announce table, putting his body on the line.

That's how much he needed this win. But here's where the exhaustion kicked in.

Going for yet another GCS. This would have been the killer blow. That much we

know. But CM Punk, after so much abuse, simply wilting under the weight of

the OTC's carcass, that at that point was defenseless. But here, that spear.

Number one.

Followed up by number two and CM Punk as groggy as you like. Simply one thing.

Just one of the most

stunning matches I have ever personally witnessed here.

On Roman Reigns tonight in the main event of WrestleMania, the glory and the

gold. are all yours.

All seems right in the world once again.

Roman Reigns is holding gold.

Roman Reigns is a world champion.

Ones to the sky for the OTC.

The tribal chief who's back at the head of the table.

You can all say what you want.

But Roman Reigns was built for WrestleMania.