Wrestling icon and Hollywood star John Cena made history at WrestleMania 41 by winning his 17th world title, breaking Ric Flair’s long-standing record of 16 championship reigns. The historic moment took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday night, marking a milestone in WWE history.
Cena’s controversial win came in a chaotic main event against Cody Rhodes. The match turned when global rapper Travis Scott interfered, distracting the referee. Seizing the moment, Cena delivered a low blow and struck Rhodes with the championship belt before pinning him for the victory.
The two-night extravaganza, broadcast live on Netflix, drew a crowd of 124,693 fans across both nights, captivating wrestling audiences worldwide, including in Bangladesh.
WrestleMania 41 featured several other dramatic highlights. YouTuber-turned-wrestler Logan Paul defeated AJ Styles in a shocking upset. Irish superstar Becky Lynch returned from a year-long hiatus to team up with Lyra Valkyria and win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. Dominik Mysterio claimed the Intercontinental Championship in a fatal four-way match against Bron Breakker, Finn Balor, and Penta.
In a surprise twist, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry made his WWE debut, replacing an injured Kevin Owens to face Randy Orton. Scottish wrestler Drew McIntyre defeated Damien Priest in a brutal Sin City Street Fight. Iyo Sky successfully defended her Raw Women’s World Championship in a triple threat match against Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley.
Night one of the event saw Seth Rollins defeat CM Punk and Roman Reigns in a triple threat match, thanks to a shocking betrayal by Paul Heyman, who sided with Rollins. Royal Rumble winner Jey Uso won the World Heavyweight Championship by submitting Gunther, while Tiffany Stratton defended her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair.
In a major announcement before the event, WWE confirmed the acquisition of Mexican wrestling promotion Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque said the acquisition marks a significant step in WWE’s international expansion.
WrestleMania, the flagship event of WWE since 1985, continues to be the pinnacle of sports entertainment, delivering unforgettable moments and redefining wrestling history. WrestleMania 41 was no exception.