Seth Rollins defeated Roman Reigns and CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 41 night one after Paul Heyman shockingly betrayed both men during a dramatic triple threat match that revisited years of history and alliances.
Seth Rollins emerged victorious in what was a chaotic triple threat match that saw him align himself with Paul Heyman.
The match, marked by personal history and shifting loyalties, ended with Rollins pinning Reigns after a low blow from Heyman set up a decisive Stomp.
Heyman, a WWE Hall of Famer and former advocate for both Punk and Reigns, played a pivotal role in the outcome.
In a key sequence, Heyman appeared to aid Punk by feigning to hand him a steel chair, only to strike him with a low blow. Reigns then used the chair to attack Punk before turning his focus to Rollins.
Just as Reigns looked to finish the match, Heyman struck again, delivering another low blow — this time to Reigns — allowing Rollins to hit a Stomp and secure the pinfall.
The betrayal shocked fans and commentators alike, as Heyman had been aligned with Reigns since 2020 and had also guided Punk during his earlier WWE run. The double-cross left both former champions stunned and opened the door for Rollins to reclaim the spotlight at WWE’s flagship event.
The result marked CM Punk’s first WrestleMania main event and Roman Reigns’ return to the event after last year’s marquee clash against Cody Rhodes.
Rollins, meanwhile, made personal history by main-eventing WrestleMania in consecutive years — last year teaming with Cody Rhodes in a losing effort against Reigns and The Rock.
Heyman’s actions cast uncertainty over future storylines involving The Bloodline and Punk’s return run, while Rollins' victory reaffirmed his place at the top of WWE’s roster.
With WrestleMania 41 setting the stage for major fallout, all eyes now turn to WWE programming for the next chapter in this evolving saga.
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