The WrestleMania 40 electrified the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Penn., with a series of gripping battles and unexpected triumphs.
From intense showdowns for prestigious titles to surprising cash-ins, the event kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The night kicked off with an unexpected appearance by Stephanie McMahon, signaling the beginning of what she termed as “The Paul Levesque Era.” This announcement came amidst rumors surrounding Cody Rhodes’s application for the term “The Renaissance Era,” hinting at potential shifts in WWE’s landscape.
In a highly anticipated match, Drew McIntyre faced off against Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
McIntyre’s Scottish-themed entrance, accompanied by bagpipe players, set the stage for an intense battle. Despite Rollins’s early dominance, McIntyre’s resilience led to a series of Claymore Kicks, securing him the championship.
However, McIntyre’s celebration was short-lived as Damian Priest capitalized on a distraction caused by CM Punk, cashing in his Money in the Bank contract and clinching the title.
The Pride clashed with The Final Testament in a memorable encounter, with special guest referee Bubba Ray Dudley adding to the excitement.
Despite chants of discontent from the audience regarding lighting issues, the match delivered thrilling moments, earning it a high grade.
LA Knight and AJ Styles engaged in a fierce rivalry, culminating in Knight’s victory after a heated confrontation.
Despite disruptions caused by chants regarding lighting, both wrestlers showcased their professionalism, delivering an entertaining bout.
In a triple threat match for the WWE US Championship, Logan Paul emerged victorious over Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, amidst boos and chants from the audience.
The match witnessed intense moments, including a surprise appearance by rapper I Show Speed.
Full list of results and winners from WrestleMania 40
- Drew McIntyre def. Seth Rollins – WWE World Heavyweight Championship
- Damian Priest def. Drew McIntyre – WWE World Heavyweight Championship (Cash-in)
- The Pride def. The Final Testament – Philadelphia Street Fight
- LA Knight def. AJ Styles
- Logan Paul def. Kevin Owens and Randy Orton – WWE US Championship
- Bayley def. Iyo Sky – WWE Women’s World Championship
- Cody Rhodes def. Roman Reigns – Bloodline Rules for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship