Every WrestleMania Main Event Champion in WWE History, Full Winners List Since 1985
WrestleMania 42 is WWE’s biggest event of the year, taking place over two nights at the iconic Allegiant Stadium.
This year’s edition features John Cena returning to WWE as the host of the show — his first appearance since his retirement match against Gunther in December 2025.
The card is stacked with multiple world title matches, high-profile rivalries, and a mix of established stars and rising talents.
It promises to deliver major championship showdowns and unforgettable moments on the grandest stage in sports entertainment.
Here is the full list of winners from the WrestleMania main events matches listed here Sportshistori.com (who defeated whom):
Every WrestleMania main event winner in history, Full List of champions by year 1985-2026
Since 1985, the main event of WrestleMania has featured WWE’s biggest superstars competing in the most anticipated matches of the year. These headline bouts often determine championships, settle long-running rivalries, and create iconic moments cherished and revisited by fans in years to come. Here’s a look at every WrestleMania main event in WWE history — click on a particular year to stream it on Netflix.
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 card (Saturday, April 18): Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship
WrestleMania 42 Night 2 card (Sunday, April 19): CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship
WrestleMania 41 (2025) Night 1: Seth Rollins defeated Roman Reigns and CM Punk.
WrestleMania 40 (2024) Night 2: Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
WrestleMania 40 (2024) Night 1: The Rock and Roman Reigns defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
WrestleMania 39 (2023) Night 2: Roman Reigns defeated Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
WrestleMania 39 (2023) Night 1: Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso defeated Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.
WrestleMania 38 (2022) Night 2: Roman Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar in a Winner Takes All Championship Unification Match.
WrestleMania 38 (2022) Night 1: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin defeated Kevin Owens.
WrestleMania 37 (2021) Night 2: Roman Reigns defeated Edge and Daniel Bryan for the Universal Championship.
WrestleMania 37 (2021) Night 1: Bianca Belair defeated Sasha Banks.
WrestleMania 36 (2020) Night 2: Drew McIntyre defeated Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 36 (2020) Night 1: The Undertaker defeated AJ Styles.
WrestleMania 35 (2019): Becky Lynch defeated Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair for the Raw and
Smackdown Women’s Championships.
WrestleMania 34 (2018): Brock Lesnar defeated Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship.
WrestleMania 33 (2017): Roman Reigns defeated The Undertaker.
WrestleMania 32 (2016): Roman Reigns defeated Triple H for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 31 (2015): Seth Rollins defeated Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns for the WWE World
Heavyweight Championship.
WrestleMania 30 (2014): Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton and Batista for the WWE World
Heavyweight Championship.
WrestleMania 29 (2013): John Cena defeated The Rock for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 28 (2012): The Rock defeated John Cena.
WrestleMania 27 (2011): The Miz defeated John Cena for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 26 (2010): The Undertaker defeated Shawn Michaels.
WrestleMania 25 (2009): Triple H defeated Randy Orton for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 24 (2008): The Undertaker defeated Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship.
WrestleMania 23 (2007): John Cena defeated Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 22 (2006): John Cena defeated Triple H for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 21 (2005): Batista defeated Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship.
WrestleMania 20 (2004): Chris Benoit defeated Triple H and Shawn Michaels for the World
Heavyweight Championship.
WrestleMania 19 (2003): Brock Lesnar defeated Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 18 (2002): Triple H defeated Chris Jericho for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 17 (2001): Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated The Rock for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 16 (2000): Triple H defeated The Rock, Mick Foley, and Big Show for the WWE
Championship.
WrestleMania 15 (1999): Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated The Rock for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 14 (1998): Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Shawn Michaels for the WWE
Championship.
WrestleMania 13 (1997): The Undertaker defeated Sycho Sid for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 12 (1996): Shawn Michaels defeated Bret Hart for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 11 (1995): Lawrence Taylor defeated Bam Bam Bigelow.
WrestleMania 10 (1994): Bret Hart defeated Yokozuna for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 9 (1993): Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 8 (1992): Randy Savage defeated Ric Flair for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 7 (1991): Hulk Hogan defeated Sgt. Slaughter for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 6 (1990): The Ultimate Warrior defeated Hulk Hogan.
WrestleMania 5 (1989): Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 4 (1988): Randy Savage defeated Ted DiBiase for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 3 (1987): Hulk Hogan defeated André the Giant for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 2 (1986): Hulk Hogan defeated King Kong Bundy for the WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 1 (1985): Hulk Hogan and Mr. T defeated Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
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