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Roman Reigns Reclaims World Title as Brock Lesnar Signals Retirement at WrestleMania 42

Triple H said the exit seemed genuine, with no formal retirement announced.

Overview

  • Oba Femi, in Sunday’s opening bout at Allegiant Stadium, pinned Brock Lesnar in under five minutes, after which Lesnar left his gloves and boots in the ring and hugged Paul Heyman, a gesture that in wrestling signals retirement.
  • WWE has issued no official statement on Lesnar’s status, and Triple H told ESPN it “certainly seemed” real as Kurt Angle posted, “Enjoy retirement Brock.”
  • Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk in the main event to win the World Heavyweight Championship and said on the post‑show he will return to full‑time TV appearances.
  • Reigns’ victory marked his seventh WrestleMania main event, tying Hulk Hogan for the most in WWE history.
  • After beating Lesnar, Oba Femi said he wants Reigns next, and some outlets noted talk of a possible SummerSlam moment in Lesnar’s home state, which remains unconfirmed speculation.