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Brock Lesnar left his boots in the ring after defeat at WrestleMania 42, sparking retirement talk as Reigns, Ripley and Williams headlined a dramatic Night 2.
Did Brock Lesnar just announce his retirement from wrestling at WrestleMania 42? (WWE Media)
Wrestling is built on moments, and Night 2 of WrestleMania 42 had plenty.
But as the lights dimmed in Las Vegas, one image lingered: boots in the ring, a silent exit, and a crowd saying goodbye.
A Final Goodbye From Lesnar?
While titles changed hands and rivalries peaked, the biggest story coming out of WrestleMania 42 Night 2 was the possible farewell of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar was dominated by Oba Femi in the opening match — a decisive, one-sided contest that marked a clear passing of the torch.
But what followed stunned all.
After the bell, Lesnar quietly left his gloves and boots in the ring, a symbolic gesture long associated with retirement.
Standing beside him, Paul Heyman broke down as the crowd erupted into chants of “Thank you, Brock.”
While there’s still uncertainty over whether this was an official retirement or the start of a final storyline, possibly against Gunther, it had all the weight of a goodbye.
Reigns vs Punk Delivers a Classic
Elsewhere, Roman Reigns reclaimed the World Heavyweight Championship in a blockbuster main event against CM Punk. Reigns’ win reshapes the landscape of WWE Raw heading deeper into 2026.
Ripley and Williams Lead Title Shake-Up
The women’s division saw a major shift as Rhea Ripley defeated Jade Cargill to capture the WWE Women’s Championship. It was arguably the best women’s match of the weekend, with Cargill impressing despite the loss.
Meanwhile, Trick Williams secured a career-defining win over Sami Zayn to claim the United States Championship, further cementing his rise.
Chaos, Comebacks and Career Moments
The Intercontinental Championship ladder match stole the spotlight for pure chaos, with Penta retaining against a stacked field including Rey Mysterio and Dragon Lee. Rising star Je’Von Evans delivered one of the standout performances of the match.
Finn Balor also made headlines, reviving his “Demon” persona to defeat Dominik Mysterio in a brutal street fight, seemingly closing a long chapter with Judgment Day.
WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Results
- Oba Femi def. Brock Lesnar
- Penta def. Je’Von Evans, Dragon Lee, Rusev, JD McDonagh, Rey Mysterio (IC Title)
- Trick Williams def. Sami Zayn (US Title)
- Finn Bálor def. Dominik Mysterio
- Rhea Ripley def. Jade Cargill (Women’s Title)
- Roman Reigns def. CM Punk (World Heavyweight Title)
April 20, 2026, 10:19 IST
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