John Cena returned to WWE as host for WrestleMania 42 after retiring from in-ring competition in December 2025 and said he “truly enjoyed WM thru a different perspective” following the event. On Night Two Cena shared a segment with The Miz, Kit Wilson and Danhausen — the latter arriving with a group of little people dressed like him — and Cena later thanked the 106,072 fans in attendance in a post-event tweet. Danhausen, who debuted for WWE at Elimination Chamber, continued his comedic antics and trademark curses during the weekend.

WrestleMania 42 also saw five new champions crowned across the weekend: Paige returned on Night One to replace an injured Nikki Bella and, alongside Brie Bella, captured the Women’s Tag Team Titles; Liv Morgan beat Stephanie Vaquer to become a three-time Women’s World Champion; Trick Williams won the United States Championship in his WrestleMania singles debut; Rhea Ripley ended Jade Cargill’s WWE Women’s Championship reign; and on Night Two Roman Reigns defeated CM Punk to become the new World Heavyweight Champion. WrestleMania Sunday’s main event ended with Randy Orton failing to secure a 15th world title and attacking Cody Rhodes post-match, leaving Rhodes with an orbital injury.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/john-cena-truly-enjoyed-wwe-wrestlemania-42-from-different-perspective/.