John Cena stood victorious after Night 2 of WrestleMania 41. (Georgiana Dallas/WWE via Getty Images)
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Night 2 of WrestleMania 41 wrapped up on Sunday with mixed results, highlighted by a contentious main event in which John Cena triumphed over Cody Rhodes to claim the Undisputed WWE Championship, marking his record-breaking 17th world title win.
A year after Rhodes was part of an acclaimed main event, this match is likely to be remembered for the controversial involvement of Travis Scott rather than just as Cena’s final WrestleMania match or a historic achievement. The event felt notably different when compared to the widely praised Night 1 main event featuring Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk.
Despite some criticisms, there were many exciting moments during Night 2 of WrestleMania 41. The opening match featured Iyo Sky successfully defending her Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair, delivering a thrilling performance likely to be remembered as one of the best women’s matches in WrestleMania history.
Dominik Mysterio, one of the standout heels in the wrestling world, captured his first singles championship by defeating Bron Breakker, Finn Balor, and Penta to win the Intercontinental title. Meanwhile, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez lost their Women’s Tag Team Championships to Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria, with Valkyria now holding dual titles as both a champion and the inaugural Women’s Intercontinental Champion.
In another match, Drew McIntyre beat Damian Priest in a dynamic Sin City Street Fight, while Logan Paul continued his rise in WWE by defeating AJ Styles in singles competition, showcasing his potential despite not being a full-time wrestler.
Overall, WrestleMania 41 witnessed six title changes over its two nights, leaving fans with plenty to discuss and anticipate in the future.
Full Results, Analysis, and Grades from WrestleMania 41, Night 2
John Cena defeats Cody Rhodes in 25:03 to win the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Best spot: The opening moments, noted for nostalgic vibes reminiscent of The Rock vs. Hollywood Hogan, with the crowd’s engagement leaning towards Cena.
Becky Lynch and Lyra Valkyria defeat Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez in 8:42 to win the Women’s Tag Team Championships.
Best spot: The moment of Becky Lynch’s return shook up the women’s division, instantly making her a contender.
Logan Paul defeats AJ Styles in 17:43.
Best spot: The dueling Styles Clashes, showcasing the talents of both wrestlers despite experience disparities.
Randy Orton defeats Joe Hendry in 3:08.
Best spot: Orton’s RKO to conclude the match effectively highlighted Hendry’s debut.
Dominik Mysterio defeats Finn Balor, Penta, and Bron Breakker in 10:29 to win the Intercontinental Championship.
Best spot: Breakker’s impressive table-to-table spear demonstrated his athletic ability.
Drew McIntyre defeats Damian Priest in 13:54.
Best spot: McIntyre’s shove of Priest from the top rope through two tables was a standout moment.
Iyo Sky defeats Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in 14:26 to retain her Women’s World Championship.
Best spot: The Tower of Doom superplex showcased the high-caliber performance and the storytelling in the match.
