Rhea Ripley Wins WWE Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42
Rhea Ripley emerged victorious at WrestleMania 42 on April 19, 2026. The match took place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. She dethroned Jade Cargill to capture the WWE Women’s Championship.
Match details and interference
The match was scheduled as a one-on-one encounter. Allies B-Fab and Michin became involved and tilted the action in Cargill’s favor.
Iyo Sky returned to even the odds. Sky struck both B-Fab and Michin with a springboard moonsault to clear the ring.
How the finish unfolded
The closing moments were physical and decisive. Ripley landed a headbutt and followed with her Riptide suplex attempt. Cargill briefly escaped and answered with a boot that nearly ended the match.
Ripley countered Cargill’s finishing move and locked in the Riptide. She scored the pinfall to win the title.
Career milestones
This victory makes Ripley a two-time WWE Women’s Champion. It also marks her fourth overall women’s title reign.
Jade Cargill suffered her first WrestleMania defeat since joining WWE. Ripley’s prior title run began on Night 2 of WrestleMania 37, where she beat Asuka in Tampa.
Road to the championship opportunity
Ripley earned the championship shot by winning the Women’s Elimination Chamber match in February. That victory set the stage for her challenge to Cargill at WrestleMania 42.
The rivalry featured strong words and factional maneuvers. The tension culminated in the high-profile Las Vegas encounter.
What’s next
The title change reshapes the women’s division scene. Expect new challengers to emerge and established stars to stake their claims.
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