BY SACNILK
WrestleMania XL, WWE's grandest spectacle of the year, takes place over two nights in Philadelphia. Night two features Seth "Freakin" Rollins defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre, a Philadelphia Street Fight between The Pride and The Final Testament, LA Knight challenging AJ Styles, a Triple Threat for the United States Championship between Logan Paul, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens, and Iyo Sky defending the Women's Championship against Bayley.##
The main event features, the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship clash between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes will have a stipulation determined by the outcome of the Rollins vs. McIntyre match on night one. ##
Our live coverage for night two starts on April 7, at 7 ET/4 PT, streaming LIVE on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. ##
WWE WrestleMania 40 (Night Two) Play-by-play Results##
World Heavyweight Championship Match: Seth Rollins vs Drew McIntyre ##
The bell rings and Drew wastes no time, landing a Claymore on Seth for a near fall. He charges for another but Seth rolls out of the ring. Drew showcases his confidence with a mid-match selfie before slamming Seth into the ring post.##
The match continues with a back-and-forth exchange. Drew overpowers Seth with belly-to-belly suplexes, but Seth fights back with a Pedigree on the floor and a near fall with a Stomp back in the ring. He attempts another Pedigree, but Drew counters with a back body drop. They trade punches and kicks, then switch to chops before Drew lands a headbutt and a neck breaker.##
Seth counters Drew's momentum with a powerbomb and connects with a Pedigree, followed by a close call with a Stomp. He climbs the turnbuckles but misses a Stomp, and Drew nearly connects with a Claymore. Both men miss their finishers – Seth's Stomp and Drew's Future Shock – before Drew hits a near fall with a Future Shock of his own.##
Drew attempts a Go 2 Sleep, channeling CM Punk, but Seth counters with an inside cradle for another near fall. The action intensifies as Drew hits a Claymore for yet another near fall. He heads outside the ring, dismantles the announce table, and attempts a powerbomb through it. However, Seth escapes and slams Drew's head into the table repeatedly.##
Seth climbs the Spanish announce table, aiming for a Stomp, but they return to the ring. Drew connects with a decisive Claymore, and this time, Seth cannot kick out. Drew pins him for the three count and claims victory at WrestleMania. ##
WINNER: Drew McIntyre ##
Following his victory over Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre celebrates his championship win. He receives the title belt from the referee and acknowledges the crowd with his wife.##
At the announce table, Drew stands in front of CM Punk, and they exchange words. Drew requests a photo, but the moment turns sour. Punk trips Drew on the table, throws off his jacket, and attacks him with a brace. He even blows a kiss towards Drew's wife.##
Suddenly, Damian Priest rushes to the ring, briefcase in hand, accompanied by a referee. Priest cashes in his Money in the Bank briefcase and blasts Drew with the briefcase to end the night in chaos. ##
Damian Priest vs Drew McIntyre for the World Championship ##
Priest with South of Heaven for the three count.##
WINNER: Damian Priest ##
Philadelphia Street Fight: Final Testament vs Bobby Lashley, Angelo Dawkins, and Montez Ford ##
Bobby Lashley battles Karrion Kross and his disciples, Akam and Rezar. Lashley overpowers them initially, sending Kross flying and knocking Akam and Rezar out of the ring with enzuigiris.##
The Street Profits, Ford and Dawkins, attempt to set up a table, but Akam and Rezar turn the tide, launching them into the steel steps. Kross distributes kendo sticks as Lashley enters the ring. A brutal brawl ensues, with Lashley trading blows before being overwhelmed by Kross, Akam, and Rezar's kendo sticks.##
Scarlett throws a chair to Kross, who uses it for a near fall on Lashley with a neck breaker. Akam and Rezar punish Dawkins with kendo sticks, while Kross targets Ford with another strike. Akam and Rezar attempt a Super Collider but are stopped by Lashley, who delivers a flatliner to Kross.##
Lashley regains momentum with a belly-to-belly suplex on Kross. Outside the ring, Ford dives over the top rope with a senton onto Akam and Rezar. Lashley relentlessly attacks Kross with the chair, culminating in a choke slam onto the steel chair.##
As Lashley attempts the Hurt Lock, Scarlett disrupts him with a kendo stick. B-Fab retaliates with a bicycle kick, then takes out Scarlett with a side Russian leg sweep through a table at ringside. Kross counters with a Doomsday Saito and a DDT onto the chair for a near fall on Lashley.##
Kross argues with the referee, allowing Lashley to recover and hit a spear. The referee, advised by Bubba Ray Dudley, suggests a Wazzup headbutt from Dawkins, followed by Ford's signature spin. Lashley instructs the Street Profits to set up a table, but it breaks under Kross's weight.##
Undeterred, they set up another table as Scarlett lies unconscious outside the ring. Ford weakens Kross with a kendo stick before a triumphant Frog Splash through the table secures the victory for The Street Profits. ##
WINNER: Bobby Lashley, Angelo Dawkins, and Montez Ford ##
In a backstage interview after WrestleMania, Kayla Braxton congratulates Paul Heyman on his recent Hall of Fame induction. She then asks him to explain the concept of a "Bloodline Rules" match.##
Heyman cryptically describes a Bloodline Rules match as anything that is approved by the "Final Boss," "Tribal Chief," and "Wise Man" - presumably Roman Reigns, the leader of The Bloodline stable. He adds that a champion is declared in the match, and the loser goes home to his wife, Brandi.##
The segment concludes with footage of LA Knight arriving at the stadium earlier in the day in his signature Slim Jim car. ##
AJ Styles vs LA Knight ##
The bell rings and AJ Styles throws punches but misses a clothesline. He exits the ring but gets caught by LA Knight's baseball slide that sends him crashing into the announce table. Knight dominates early, slamming AJ's head into the ring apron repeatedly.##
AJ fights back with kicks to Knight's legs and counters an atomic drop with a sunset flip. Knight regains momentum with clotheslines and a side Russian leg sweep. He uses a running knee strike and a springboard tornado DDT for a near fall.##
He attempts a superplex, but AJ counters with a German Suplex and a gourdbuster for another near fall. AJ hesitates too long on the turnbuckles, allowing Knight to recover and apply a crossface. Knight bites AJ, who retaliates with an eye rake. Knight hits a German superplex for another near fall.##
AJ applies the Calf Crusher, but Knight reaches the ropes. AJ tries to exploit the injured leg by dropkicking it into the ring post. Knight counters by pulling AJ into the ring post and delivers a midsection kick.##
Knight exposes the floor by pulling back the ringside mats and attempts a powerbomb, but AJ counters with a back body drop. Knight barely beats the count back into the ring. The action intensifies with punches and kicks traded between the two.##
Knight misses a clothesline and gets hit with a Pele Kick by AJ. AJ attempts a Phenomenal Forearm but misses, landing on his feet. He counters Knight's finisher, the BFT, and tries for a Styles Clash, but Knight escapes. Knight uses the ropes to launch himself into a BFT, securing the pinfall victory over a surprised AJ Styles. ##
WINNER: LA Knight ##
United States Championship Match: Logan Paul vs Kevin Owens vs Randy Orton ##
Logan gets attacked by Kevin and Randy despite not being involved. They pummel him around ringside - apron, steps, announce table.##
Randy delivers a back drop driver on table, then another with Kevin. Back in ring, assault on Logan continues. He lands on feet after belly-to-back suplex attempt but Kevin shoves him into Randy, causing tension.##
Orton and Owens hit a stereo Orton stomp on Logan. Randy and Kevin trade blows with Logan, then argue over who pins him.##
Logan fights back with a Buckshot double lariat, strikes on Kevin and Randy. He splashes Orton in corner but Owens superkicks him.##
Kevin cannonballs Logan and Randy, then attempts a Swanton bomb but Logan counters with a knee strike. Logan hits a Swanton bomb on Owens, then a splash on Randy for a near fall. ##
Logan unleashes European uppercuts on Randy, who responds in kind. They trade blows with Logan gaining the upper hand. But Randy resorts to a cheap shot, a thumb to the eye, to regain control and sends Logan flying outside.##
Owens whips Logan into the corner for a clothesline from Randy. Randy follows up with another clothesline. He dodges a clothesline from Kevin and slams him with a power slam. Randy attempts a hanging DDT on Kevin, but Logan punches him to stop it.##
Logan prepares for a Buckshot Lariat, but hesitates. Capitalizing on the opening, Randy power slams Logan. He sets up a hanging DDT again, then decides to include Kevin for a stereo hanging DDT.##
Orton writhes in frustration after the move. He throws punches and attempts an RKO on Logan, but Logan escapes. Owens disrupts with a superkick to both Orton and Logan. He nails Orton with a Codebreaker that also doubles as a back senton on Logan for a near fall.##
Owens climbs the turnbuckle, but Orton punches him. They trade punches before Orton goes for a superplex. Logan dives under them, attempting a powerbomb on the pile, but Orton throws punches again. Owens headbutts Orton to the mat. ##
Logan strikes back with a forearm as Kevin counters a superplex with a super power slam. Kevin follows up with a moonsault on Logan for a near fall. The action stays airborne as Orton attempts an RKO on Owens, but Kevin reverses with a roll-up. Orton avoids a pop-up powerbomb and counters with an RKO on Owens for another near fall. ##
Logan lands a forearm. Kevin counters a superplex with a devastating super power slam on Owens. Kevin capitalizes with a moonsault on Logan for a near fall.##
The chaos spills outside the ring. Owens rolls to the floor. Orton attempts an RKO on Owens but Kevin counters with a roll-up. Orton avoids a pop-up powerbomb and connects with an RKO on Owens for another near fall.##
Logan resorts to underhanded tactics, wielding brass knuckles. He lunges at Orton, but Orton dodges and delivers a kick. Logan retaliates with a rake to the eyes and a punch with the brass knuckles on Orton for a near fall. He continues the assault on Owens with punches to the ribs and face using the illegal weapon.##
Just as Logan attempts a move on Orton, Orton counters with a swift RKO. ##
Orton recovers from the RKO and surrenders the brass knuckles to the referee. He prepares for his signature running kick, but Logan gets pulled out of the ring by a mysterious figure in a Prime Bottle suit. The figure shoves Orton, who retaliates with a kick. The announce table is cleared for action.##
Orton places the figure on the announce table and delivers a devastating RKO. Back in the ring, Logan rams Orton into the ring post before rolling him back inside. Logan attempts a frog splash from the top turnbuckle but misses. He recovers and rolls through.##
Kevin capitalizes with a pop-up powerbomb on Logan followed by a Stunner on Orton for a near fall. He attempts another powerbomb on Orton, but Orton counters with a swift RKO. The fight spills outside as Logan throws Randy into the ringside barrier.##
Logan attempts another high-risk maneuver, a frog splash this time, and connects for the three count. ##
WINNER: Logan Paul ##
WWE Women's Championship Match: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bayley ##
Bell rings. Lockup. Bayley slams Iyo to the mat. Iyo escapes to the floor. Iyo stomps Bayley's foot, sending her outside the ring. Iyo punches Bayley then throws her into the apron. Iyo dives off the ropes, but Bayley blasts her with a forearm. Bayley delivers a cutter into the ropes, then dives over the top rope onto Iyo. Back in the ring, Bayley almost pins Iyo. Bayley baseball slides Iyo outside the ring. Iyo dodges a dropkick through the corner and slams Bayley's leg into the ring post. Iyo wrenches in a knee bar with Bayley hanging from the apron. Iyo slams Bayley's leg into the mat. ##
Iyo charges at Bayley but runs into a boot. Undeterred, Iyo blocks another kick and executes a dragon screw on Bayley in the corner. Iyo throws kicks at Bayley before a quick victory roll and a double stomp for a near fall. Bayley retaliates by yanking Iyo off the apron. Iyo responds with a punch but gets launched over the ringside barrier. Iyo fires back with a forearm as she leaps off the barrier, but Bayley catches her with a spinebuster on the floor. Back in the ring, Bayley gets a near fall after a kick and forearm flurry. The referee forces Bayley away from the corner. Bayley hoists Iyo up and slams her for another near fall. ##
Bayley ascends to the top turnbuckle. Iyo strikes with a Shotei but gets entangled in the ropes. The impact sends Bayley crashing to the floor. Iyo soars through the air with a moonsault. ##
Iyo connects with a springboard dropkick, nearly pinning Bayley. They grapple in a waist lock, trading reversals. Iyo counters a belly-to-back suplex attempt, landing on her feet. Bayley responds with a sunset flip powerbomb that drives Iyo into the turnbuckles for another near fall. The fight spills outside the ring where Iyo applies a waist lock and delivers a German suplex off the apron. Iyo rolls through and hits a second German suplex for another near fall. ##
Iyo attempts a moonsault but Bayley raises her boots, further injuring her leg. Bayley scales the turnbuckles for an elbow drop but misses. Iyo capitalizes with a crossface. Bayley fights out with a rollup for a near fall. She connects with a corkscrew back elbow to Iyo's back. Iyo counters and reapplies the crossface. Bayley desperately crawls towards the ropes but Iyo drags her back and transitions to the STF submission. Bayley powers out with elbows and delivers a belly-to-belly suplex for another near fall.##
The fight takes an emotional turn as Iyo blocks the Rose Plant and claims they were once friends. Iyo throws a punch followed by a laugh, but Bayley retaliates with a slap, denying the friendship. They trade slaps before Bayley unleashes a flurry of forearms. Iyo counters with a rollup for a near fall before executing a butterfly backbreaker. Iyo soars through the air with a moonsault, but Bayley kicks out. Iyo remains relentless, launching herself off the top turnbuckles with another moonsault. Bayley narrowly avoids it.##
Bayley finally connects with the Rose Plant, but Iyo displays incredible resilience with a handspring to escape. Bayley responds with a clothesline and a belly-to-back suplex. Seizing the opportunity, Bayley ascends to the top turnbuckles and this time connects with a devastating elbow drop. With renewed momentum, Bayley executes the Rose Plant for a three count, claiming victory in this brutal war at WrestleMania. ##
WINNER: Bayley ##
Bloodline Rules match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Cody Rhodes ##
Roman approaches Cody and stares him down. They exchange words. Cody goes for Roman's legs and backs him into the corner. Cody breaks the hold cleanly. He applies a waist lock but Roman counters with a back elbow to the jaw and takes control with a side head lock. Roman then hits Cody with a shoulder tackle. ##
Cody and Roman lock up, with Cody gaining early control with a side head lock. He then slides through Roman's legs, connects with a kick and uppercut. Roman charges recklessly, colliding shoulder-first into the ring post.##
Cody disappears under the ring and emerges with a table. Roman counters with a Drive By clothesline but surprisingly tucks the table back under the ring. He attempts an Irish whip to send Cody into the steel steps, but Cody reverses the momentum, sending Roman back into the ring.##
The fight spills outside the ring where Roman blasts Cody with a kendo stick. Cody manages to gain possession of the weapon but misses a charging attack in the corner. He retaliates with a bulldog and applies a figure-four leg lock. Roman desperately rakes Cody's eyes to break the hold.##
Punches are exchanged before Roman throws Cody into the turnbuckles. He follows Cody outside the ring and pummels him with an inflatable Prime bottle. The brawl continues into the crowd, with both superstars trading punches. They climb onto storage cases, where Roman attempts a suplex but Cody counters with his own. ##
Cody sends a battered Roman back into the ring and attempts his signature Beautiful Disaster move. However, Roman catches him and executes a powerful suplex. He follows up with another suplex and nearly secures a pinfall. To gain control, Roman transitions into a chokehold using the ring ropes. ##
Cody fights back with punches, but Roman lands a strong elbow. Roman attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Cody cleverly lands on his feet. The fight continues with Cody delivering a kick. Roman responds with a fisherman's suplex for a near fall.##
Roman maintains control with punches and a series of clotheslines in the corner. However, Cody battles back with a superkick. They trade superkicks, then both land kicks before collapsing from exhaustion.##
Regaining their composure, they exchange punches with Cody gaining the upper hand. He maneuvers a float-over and executes a powerful slam. Cody connects with his Beautiful Disaster signature move, but only manages a near fall. ##
Roman counters Cody's Cutter with a CrossRhodes for a near fall. He mocks the move. Roman prepares for Superman punch but Cody dodges. Cody blasts Roman with jabs and hits Bionic Elbow. Roman escapes outside. Cody adjusts the announce table. Roman delivers a low blow. Roman powerbombs Cody through the announce table. Roman throws Cody back in the ring. Roman connects with Superman punch for a near fall. ##
Roman charges for a spear, but Cody cuts him off with a knee and counters with a Cody Cutter for a near fall. Cody signals for his CrossRhodes, but Roman escapes with a well-timed knee. Roman attempts a uranage slam, but Cody counters with a clever arm drag reversal. Cody capitalizes with his own spear for another near fall. ##
Cody connects with his CrossRhodes finisher, holding the hold. However, Jimmy Uso disrupts the pinfall attempt with a superkick. Jimmy checks on Roman, but gets caught with a Superman punch.##
Jey Uso's entrance music hits, but he enters the ring slowly. Jimmy meets him on the ramp, only for Jey to deliver a superkick and a devastating spear through a table on the ramp.##
Back in the ring, the action continues with Cody getting a near fall with a rollup. Roman counters with a near fall of his own with a spear. He argues with the referee, frustrated by the lack of victory. Roman applies a guillotine choke, but Cody powers out and rams him into the turnbuckles. The hold is broken as they tumble through the ropes.##
Outside the ring, Cody takes control with a spear through the barrier. He throws Roman back in and connects with another CrossRhodes. He attempts a second one while holding the hold, but Solo Sikoa interferes with a Samoan Spike attack. ##
Solo disrupts the pinfall again, placing Roman on top of Cody for a near fall. Frustrated, Solo pummels Cody and urges Roman to finish him. He even holds Cody for a charging Roman, but their combined attack with a spear and Samoan Spike only gets a two count.##
Suddenly, John Cena enters the ring and unloads on Solo with punches and a clothesline over the top rope. He then hits Roman with an Attitude Adjustment and sets up the announce table. Solo gets another Attitude Adjustment through the table for good measure.##
The drama continues as The Rock enters. He walks past a dazed Roman and joins Cena in the ring. Cena takes off his shirt, but The Rock surprises him with a Rock Bottom. Rock grabs his signature weight belt as the iconic Shield entrance music blasts.##
Seth Rollins emerges from the crowd, but Roman cuts him off with a Superman punch before Rollins can attack with a chair. The Rock instructs Cody to get up.##
The lights go out, then return with a dramatic gong sound. The Undertaker stalks towards the ring, drawing a snarl from The Rock. Taker delivers a Chokeslam to The Rock before the lights go out again. When they return, both Rock and Undertaker have vanished. ##
Roman notices the chair and belt left behind in the ring. He grabs the chair, his gaze fixed on Seth, seemingly seeking revenge for the Shield's breakup. Cody seizes the opportunity, landing a kick on Roman as he prepares for a spear. Capitalizing on the opening, Cody delivers two consecutive CrossRhodes finishers, holding the hold each time. With a final, relentless CrossRhodes, Cody pins Roman for the three count and becomes the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. ##
WINNER: Cody Rhodes ##
Following his emotional victory, Cody is joined in the ring by his wife Brandi for a celebratory embrace. The jubilation continues as Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Randy Orton, LA Knight, Kevin Owens, and John Cena join the celebration. An unexpected appearance comes from CM Punk, who shares a hug with Cody and raises his hand in victory. Cody's mother also enters the ring for a heartwarming hug.##
Taking the microphone, Cody acknowledges the long and eventful night. He expresses his gratitude for being surrounded by greatness, both in the ring and throughout the stadium. He then calls for Bruce Pritchard and Triple H to join the celebration. Cody shares a hug with Bruce, followed by a handshake and hug with Triple H. ##
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