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Rumors suggest Jelly Roll could be Danhausen’s partner at WWE Backlash, though nothing is confirmed; betting odds currently list CM Punk as the favorite, and prior reports mentioned Jelly Roll with Cody Rhodes for a Backlash tag match.
CM Punk was filmed in the MGM Grand lobby in Las Vegas after WrestleMania 42, grabbing a fan’s phone as the man recorded Punk’s wife AJ Lee and Bayley hugging; hotel security and Punk's longtime friend Ace Steel intervened, with TMZ footage capturing the moment. The full context isn’t clear, and no arms were bitten in the clip, leaving the rest of the incident open to interpretation and potential follow-up.
CM Punk allegedly slapped a fan’s phone out of the fan’s hand in the MGM Grand lobby in Las Vegas after WrestleMania 42, when the man continued filming Punk’s wife, AJ Lee; security intervened as Punk and Lee left the scene.
CM Punk reportedly confronted a fan at the WWE hotel after WrestleMania, slapping the fan’s phone away as security intervened. PWInsider notes the hotel scene was part of a weekend where talent faced multiple fan-encounter issues amid minimal on-site security, with Damian Priest helping a female talent and several stars being mobbed by fans; WWE has not issued a comment on the incident.
A video from WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas shows CM Punk slapping a fan’s phone in a hotel lobby after greeting Bayley and AJ Lee, with trainer Ace Steel and security intervening. The clip has ignited discussion about the boundaries of filming public moments, wrestler privacy, and safety, reflecting broader issues of fan intrusion and harassment in pro wrestling and the ongoing need for better protections and security measures.
WWE appears to be setting up a Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk feud following WrestleMania, with Punk signaling willingness to chase another title and Rhodes hinting at a future bout, while Rhodes’s in-ring status remains unclear due to injuries.
WrestleMania 42 Night Two delivered a narrative-driven night headlined by a grueling main event between Roman Reigns and CM Punk, culminating in the new champion as the two traded near-finishes and showcased endurance. The undercard offered notable moments, including Oba Femi dominating Brock Lesnar, Trick Williams capturing the United States Championship from Sami Zayn, Finn Balor’s Demon-influenced street-style clash against Dom Mysterio, Jade Cargill’s challenge to Rhea Ripley, and Penta El Zero Miedo retaining the Intercontinental Championship in a lively 15-minute ladder match. Overall, the show felt tighter and more cohesive than Night One, signaling renewed creative energy for WWE.
PWInsider reports WrestleMania 42 Night Two match order: Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi opens, followed by an Intercontinental Championship ladder match, Sami Zayn (c) vs Trick Williams for the United States Championship, Finn Balor vs Dominik Mysterio in a street fight, Jade Cargill (c) vs Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women’s Championship, and CM Punk (c) vs Roman Reigns in the main event; ESPN-broadcasted matches will occur earlier in the card and the show is expected to feature longer bouts than Night One.
Night 2 of WrestleMania 42 delivered major title changes and standout bouts: Oba Femi shocked Brock Lesnar to end his run in a swift, decisive win; Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk to become the World Heavyweight Champion in a main event filled with intensity and standout selling; Jade Cargill’s WWE Women’s Championship reign ended with Rhea Ripley capturing the title after a strong performance; Penta El Zero Miedo retained the Intercontinental Championship in a chaotic ladder match; Trick Williams defeated Sami Zayn to win the United States Championship with Lil Yachty at ringside; Finn Balor beat Dominik Mysterio in a Street Fight; attendance was 55,255, and the show earned an overall strong grade for its tight pacing and top-tier in-ring work.
Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk in the WrestleMania 42 Night 2 main event to win the World Heavyweight Championship, capping a heated buildup and extending Reigns’s legacy as a seven-time WWE world champion after a saga that featured promo wars, family tension with The Usos, and Paul Heyman ties.
Roman Reigns says CM Punk backed up his words after WrestleMania 42, stating Punk delivered and had since encountered a “better man,” highlighting a notable post‑man ia dynamic shift following the main event.
In WrestleMania 42 Night Two, Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk in a 30-plus minute main event to become World Heavyweight Champion, sealing the win with two Spears. After the show, Reigns spoke on the WrestleMania 42 post-show, praising Punk’s heart and performance while noting they don’t always see eye-to-eye, yet share a rare fraternity of competitors; Punk’s in-ring performance backed up his promo, and Reigns signaled ongoing plans for Summer 2026 as part of his reflections.
After WrestleMania 42, CM Punk confronted a fan in a Las Vegas hotel lobby, knocking the fan's phone away as Ace Steel and security intervened; the situation did not escalate to a fight, the fan apologized and left, following Punk's loss to Roman Reigns in the Night Two main event.
In WrestleMania 42's main event in Las Vegas, Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk to win the World Heavyweight Championship, delivering a hard-fought match with dramatic near-falls before a final spear sealed the title.
CM Punk returned at WWE WrestleMania 42 with a nostalgic entrance, first using ROH-era Miseria Cantare before his Cult of Personality; he defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns, paid tributes on his jacket to late WWE staff, and the main event was underway with Reigns in control after Punk was busted open.