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  • WrestleMania: Oba Femi Crushes Brock Lesnar

    WrestleMania: Oba Femi Crushes Brock Lesnar

    Oba Femi versus Brock Lesnar kicked off night two of WrestleMania 42 and the anticipation was at an all-time high. Both of these beasts stood toe-to-toe and the crowd was loving it.

    The match kicked off with a simple collar and elbow tie-up, but it came to a stalemate and both men backed off. Then, Brock ran at Oba and couldn’t take him down, that’s when he realized this was going to be a tough night.

    https://x.com/bodyslamnet/status/2045989770187137316?s=46

    This match did not last long, Brock hit Oba with a couple suplex’s, threw him into the ring post, but Oba took it all with ease.

    https://x.com/bodyslamnet/status/2045990624571039953?s=46

    In the end, Brock Lesnar hit Oba Femi with an F-5, and he popped right back up, hit a Chokeslam, followed by a Fall From Grace, and won. Beat Brock Lesnar definitively with one giant power bomb!

    After the match, Brock Lesnar took off his gloves and boots and placed them in the center of the ring, retiring. Truly the end of an era.

    https://x.com/bodyslamnet/status/2045991488211788043?s=46

  • 10 Things to Know About Paige’s WWE Career

    10 Things to Know About Paige’s WWE Career

    Following her return to the company, Paige has quickly reestablished herself as a major presence. After Nikki Bella was not medically cleared to compete, Paige stepped in to team with Brie Bella, capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship and securing her first title win in approximately eight years.

    The victory also marked her long-awaited return to WrestleMania, her first appearance on the grand stage since competing at WrestleMania 30, adding another milestone to her accomplished WWE career.

    Paige Returns To WWE

    https://x.com/BodyslamNet/status/2045656899018711324

    With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the most notable accomplishments that have defined her legacy:

    • First NXT Women’s Champion: In 2013, at just 20 years old, Paige defeated Emma in the finals of a tournament to become the inaugural NXT Women’s Champion, setting a new standard for the division. Many believe this match helped spark what would later be known as the “Women’s Revolution.”
    • Historic main roster debut: On April 7, 2014, the night after WrestleMania XXX, she debuted on Raw and defeated AJ Lee to win the Divas Championship in her very first appearance.
    • Youngest Divas Champion in history: By winning the title at age 21, she set a record that still stands today.
    • Double champion: She remains the only woman to have held both the Divas Championship and the NXT Women’s Championship at the same time.
    • Key figure in the Women’s Revolution: Paige played a significant role in the transition from the “Divas” era to the modern women’s division, as part of Team PCB alongside Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch.
    • Two-time Divas Champion: In addition to her debut win, she regained the title months later at SummerSlam 2014, solidifying her position as a top star in the division.
    • Film inspiration: Her life and career were portrayed in the film Fighting with My Family, produced by Dwayne Johnson and starring Florence Pugh.
    • First champion born in the 1990s: Paige became the first wrestler of her generation to win a major title in the company.
    • SmackDown General Manager: After her in-ring retirement in 2018 due to medical reasons, she transitioned into an authority role as General Manager of SmackDown,
      earning strong fan support.
    • “Anti-Diva” pioneer: She broke away from traditional beauty standards of the era with her gothic look and aggressive in-ring style, paving the way for future generations.
  • Van Hammer Passes Away at the Age of 66

    Van Hammer Passes Away at the Age of 66

    Former WCW wrestler Mark Hildreth, known by fans around the world as Van Hammer, has passed away, Marc Mero shared the news today on social media earlier today.
    https://x.com/marcmero/status/2045927323338260673?s=46

    Mark was trained by Boris Malenko and Dan Spivey. During his tenure in WCW he was apart of “Raven’s Flock”, he was known as “Heavy Metal” Van Hammer to many in the wrestling world. His first match for the promotion was against Terrance Taylor at Clash of Champions XVI. Hammer went 42-0 in his career with WCW until Clash of Champions XVII when he was defeated by Cactus Jack.

    The Bodyslam.net team would like to send their condolences to Mark Hildreth’s family and friends during this difficult time.

  • Major Change Announced for WrestleMania 42 Sunday Match

    Major Change Announced for WrestleMania 42 Sunday Match

    A last-minute change has been confirmed for WrestleMania 42 Sunday, altering one of the previously scheduled matches for the event.

    Originally set as a one-on-one, the match between Dominik Mysterio and “The Demon” Finn Bálor has now been updated with a new stipulation.

    https://x.com/WWE/status/2045957248522829996

    It has been officially announced that the former Judgment Day members will now face off under Street Fight rules, allowing the use of weapons and removing disqualifications.

    This change raises the stakes for WrestleMania Night 2, as the rivalry between both competitors continues to escalate in recent weeks.

  • WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 3 Results – April 18th, 2026

    WWE World At WrestleMania 42: Day 3 Results – April 18th, 2026

    World Wrestling Entertainment held Day 3 of WWE World At WrestleMania 42 on April 18th, 2026. The event took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and aired LIVE on the WWE YouTube Channel.

    Day 3 of WWE World at WrestleMania 42 showcased three singles matches featuring WWE and NXT Superstars. You can see the full results from the event below.

    • Harlem Lewis defeated Kam Hendrix
    • Kali Armstrong defeated Nikkita Lyons
    • Axiom defeated Grayson Waller

    (h/t Cagematch for the results.)

  • WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Preview and Predictions: Full Match Picks

    WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Preview and Predictions: Full Match Picks

    WrestleMania 42 wraps up Sunday, April 19, with a loaded Night 2 card that will shape WWE’s direction moving forward. The show is headlined by Roman Reigns challenging CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. Several other title matches and key matchups round out the night.

    Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi

    This is one of the most intriguing matches on the card. Oba Femi has momentum, but WWE often takes a cautious approach with rising stars. Brock Lesnar winning keeps him strong for future programs, and I don’t think he loses until his retirement match. To clarify, these predictions are not what I would do, but how I see WWE working.

    Winner: Brock Lesnar

    Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match

    Penta defends against Rusev, Dragon Lee, Rey Mysterio, Je’Von Evans and JD McDonagh. The match lacks a strong story, but the field suggests a showcase. Rey Mysterio stands out as a potential surprise winner in a moment-driven match.

    Winner: Rey Mysterio

    United States Championship Match

    Sami Zayn defends against Trick Williams. A character shift appears likely, with Zayn leaning heel and Williams gaining momentum as a fan favorite. Williams feels positioned for a breakout moment.

    Winner: Trick Williams

    Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

    The long running Judgment Day story has cooled, but Balor bringing back his Demon persona signals a decisive outcome. Dominik Mysterio remains effective regardless of results.

    Winner: Finn Balor

    WWE Women’s Championship Match

    Jade Cargill defends against Rhea Ripley. With uncertainty around Bianca Belair’s status due to being pregnant, Cargill retaining keeps options open for a future title change tied to Belair’s return. But that seems like a long time from now. I think changes plans.

    Winner: Rhea Ripley

    World Heavyweight Championship Match

    CM Punk defends against Roman Reigns in the main event. Reigns regaining the title creates fresh storyline paths and potential rivalries. Punk’s direction may shift following a loss.

    Winner: Roman Reigns

    Final Thoughts

    WrestleMania 42 Night 2 looks set to deliver defining moments, with title changes, breakout performances and major storyline shifts all on the table. By the end of the night, WWE should have a clearer picture of its next era (another one?), with new stars rising and familiar names continuing to shape the main event scene.

    Stay tuned to BodySlam.Net for all post WrestleMania 42 news and results!

  • The Wrestlemania Rundown: The Cody Edition

    The Wrestlemania Rundown: The Cody Edition

    Night 1 of Wrestlemania is in the books and.. is it me or did it seem short? Just me? I don’t know. Maybe you have a different opinion than me. Welcome to the Wrestlemania Rundown: The Cody Edition. Where I give my thoughts and opinions and you either agree or disagree. Let’s get into it!

    As I stated above this show felt very short and very rushed. Little wrestling and more commercials than anything. The matches were okay and very up and down. So let’s break it down.

    The show started with a pop, the host of Wrestlemania John Cena. Now when this was announced I was intrigued and excited. I’ve always been a big fan of John Cena. But it felt. Odd. I hope he is able to do more on night 2 because I mean come on.. it’s Cena.

    Then, it’s the first match of the night. The 6 man tag team match between The Uso’s and LA Knight (yeah) VS Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and…. Speed. Now I will say. I was somewhat pleased with Speed’s performance. I’m interested to see what he does further. Especially with a possible program with Logan Paul after Paul attacked Speed. Overall I was very happy with LA Knight getting the win for his team. Rating: 7/10

    Then we had Jacob Fatu VS Drew McIntyre. This match was chaos. I was happy with it but not much to say. Rating: 8/10

    Next we had the Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal 4 Way with the return of Paige. I’ll be honest. I just didn’t feel it. It was okay. My favorite part was Paige returning. However them winning the titles? I disagree with. I believe it should’ve been Bayley and Lyra. Rating: 4/10

    Next we had Becky VS AJ for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. Part of me wanted so much more from this match. It was cool. Sure, but their Elimination Chamber match was way better than what this was. However, I believe the result was the right call. Rating: 6/10

    Up next we had my personal match of the night. Rollins VS Gunther. This match was everything I expected it to be. Even with hardly any story, it was match of the night material, possibly match of the weekend. The beginning portion was great and the ending was great as well. I wish it would’ve been a clean finish, but when you throw in Breakker it only makes sense. Gunther winning was the right call to save his character and value. I look forward to what’s next for the both of these guys. Rating: 9/10

    Vaquer VS Liv… I wanted so much more. The build was good, everything about this screamed potential main event. Ultimately, this match should’ve been in the middle. Liv’s entrance? Scared me. Corey Graves learning her dance? Even scarier. This match had so much potential but was such a let down. Liv winning was a great choice though. I just hope Vaquer doesn’t get lost in the shuffle now. Rating: 6/10

    Very happy for Bianca and Montez!

    The main event, I was looking forward to this match. Cody’s entrance in my opinion was entrance of the night. Everything about it was perfect. It told the story of who he is. Jelly Roll putting Pat through a table made me laugh out loud. But I had more questions than answers coming out of this match. Why did Randy RKO Pat? Did Cody tease a heel turn with the low blow? Is Orton actually hurt? If this was their plan.. then congrats! You’ve done it for me. Overall I thought this match was great until Pat came back out. This was up there with the Jacob and Drew fight for me. Rating: 8/10

    Overall, night 1 of Wrestlemania felt very very rushed and didn’t feel like Wrestlemania. I felt like I was watching a overhyped normal PPV. Maybe they did this to make night 2 look better? I sure hope that’s the case. If I was WWE I would look at the comments on social media and figure out how to fix night 2. Because they have less than 19 hours to fix it. Overall rating: 6/10

    Stay up to date with all things Wrestlemania 42 throughout the weekend via Bodyslam.net and Bodyslam.net social media.

  • EXCLUSIVE: WWE WrestleMania 42 Saturday Producers And Writers

    EXCLUSIVE: WWE WrestleMania 42 Saturday Producers And Writers

    EXCLUSIVE: Bodyslam learned of the writers, producers, and referees prior to WWE WrestleMania 42 Saturday. Below are the listed producers, writers, and referees.

    WWE WrestleMania 42 Producers:

    John Cena Promo/6 Man Tag: Producers- Michael Hayes and Shane Helms, Referee- Ryan Tran.

    Jacob Fatu vs Drew McIntyre: Producers- Chris Park and Nick Aldis, Referee- Dan Engler.

    Fatal 4 Way WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Producers- TJ Wilson and Kenn Doane, Referee- Daphanie LaShaunn.

    AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Producers- Pete Williams and Shawn Daivari, Referee- Jessika Carr.

    Seth Rollins vs Gunther: Producers- Adam Pearce and Jamie Noble, Writer- Ben Saccoccio, Referee- Chad Patton.

    Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan for the WWE Women’s World Championship: Producers- Jason Jordan and Nora Greenwald, Writer- Cristian Scovell (w/ Ryan Ward), Referee- Eddie Orengo.

    Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship: Producers- Michael Hayes and Bobby Roode, Referee- Charles Robinson.

    This news was first posted on Bodyslam+ ahead of WrestleMania 42 night one. Subscribe to Bodyslam+ for exclusive news, interviews, and more. Bodyslam will continue to provide updates and coverage on WrestleMania night two on Sunday night. It will be headlined by a WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match between CM Punk and Roman Reigns.

    The first hour of WrestleMania 42 Night Two will air live on ESPN and will kick off with Oba Femi versus Brock Lesnar in what will be a clash of giants. Be sure to stay tuned to Bodyslam socials for immediate updates and again, subscribe to BodyslamPlus.Net for immediate backstage news and tidbits.

  • Liv Morgan And Stephanie Vaquer: A 30-Minute Build

    Liv Morgan And Stephanie Vaquer: A 30-Minute Build

    WrestleMania Night 1 is in the books, and the rivalry between Liv Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer has officially reached its conclusion.

    Liv Morgan Versus Stephanie Vaquer

    In a match that lasted 6 minutes and 50 seconds, Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer to become the new Women’s Champion. While the bout delivered in terms of in-ring quality, its limited duration left much to be desired, with the closing moments lacking the impact expected on a stage like WrestleMania. Given the talent involved, the match could have benefited from an additional 5 to 7 minutes to fully develop its pacing and emotional payoff.

    However, the issue extends beyond the match itself—it reflects the overall structure of the feud.

    Since their first major confrontation on the February 23 episode of WWE Raw, the rivalry accumulated just 23 minutes and 47 seconds of total television time prior to WrestleMania. This includes promos, vignette packages, backstage segments, and physical altercations. When factoring in the WrestleMania match, the entire program totaled approximately 30 minutes and 37 seconds.

    For a feud culminating on WWE’s biggest stage, that level of exposure is notably limited. The lack of sustained weekly development restricted the opportunity to fully showcase Vaquer’s in-ring ability and the charisma that Liv Morgan consistently brings to her character work.

    WWE Raw – Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer Timeline (Post-Royal Rumble 2026)

    February 16, 2026

    • Sit-down interview with Michael Cole (Liv Morgan) – 3:00

    February 23, 2026

    • Liv Morgan chooses Vaquer as her WrestleMania opponent – 3:00

    March 2, 2026

    • Liv Morgan vignette promo – 2:00

    March 9, 2026

    • Raquel Rodriguez gauntlet match (Liv as manager) – 0:37 (timeline only counts the time Vaquer and Liv brawl outside and not the duration of the match)

    March 16, 2026

    • Raquel Rodriguez vs. Stephanie Vaquer (with Liv as manager) – 7:00
    • Iyo Sky interferes, attacks Liv

    March 23, 2026

    • Vaquer attacks Liv during entrance (manager role for Dominik Mysterio match) – 0:55

    March 30, 2026

    • Liv Morgan in-ring promo – 4:00
    • Roxanne Perez returns, makes the save

    April 6, 2026

    • Vaquer vignette promo – 1:30
    • Backstage: Vaquer attacks Liv – 0:15

    April 13, 2026

    • In-ring interview (Vaquer) – 1:30
    • Liv attacks → brawl

    Despite the abbreviated build, the match served as a milestone moment for Liv Morgan, who walks away as champion. BodySlam.net congratulates Morgan on her victory and title win.

    https://x.com/WWE/status/2045666069092683938?s=20

  • WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Results – April 18, 2026

    WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Results – April 18, 2026

    On April 18, 2026 WWE aired the 1st night of the 42nd annual WrestleMania live in Las Vegas Nevada inside Allegiant Stadium & can watch it on ESPN (United States) & Netflix (Everywhere else).

    6 Man Tag Team Match
    The Usos (Jimmy & Jey) & LA Knight defeated World Tag Team Champions The Vision (Austin Theory & Logan Paul) & IShowSpeed via BFT on Theory (7:08)

    Unsanctioned Match
    Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre via Mighty Moonsault (14:09)

    Women’s Tag Team Titles Fatal 4 Way Match
    Brie Bella & Paige defeated Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss, Lyra Valkyria & Bayley & The Irresistible Forces (Lash Legend & Nia Jax) (c) via RamPaige on Bliss (8:33) (NEW CHAMPIONS!!!!)

    Women’s Intercontinental Title Match
    Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee (c) via Manhandle Slam (8:15) (NEW CHAMPION!!!!)

    Gunther defeated Seth Rollins via Sleeper Hold (17:52) (Recommend)

    Women’s World Title Match
    2026 Women’s Royal Rumble Winner Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer (c) via ObLIVion (9:00) (NEW CHAMPION!!!!)

    Undisputed WWE Title Match
    Cody Rhodes (c) defeated Randy Orton via Cross Rhodes (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)