Triple H has praised the WrestleMania 42 main event between Roman Reigns and CM Punk, describing it as one of the greatest matches he has seen.
Following WrestleMania 42, Triple H appeared on ESPN SportsCenter to reflect on the show, including the night two main event, which saw Reigns defeat Punk to become World Heavyweight Champion. The match drew a strong reaction from fans, with widespread praise across social media. Triple H echoed that sentiment, pointing to the intensity and competitive nature of the contest.
“Just epic. You know, you can see the passion and the pride of two guys that absolutely to the very core of their soul believe that they are the best in the world,” Triple H said. “And they’re out there to prove it to each other. They’re out there to prove it to the 55,000 plus fans that were here tonight.”
Triple H Praised The Physicality Of The Roman Reigns Vs. CM Punk Match
He continued by highlighting the physical nature of the match and the determination shown by both competitors throughout.
“Everything about them screams, ‘I have to show I am the best.’ And you see it all the way down to the end. Knockdown, drag out fight that just someone won’t give.”
Triple H added that the contest stood out as a defining moment on the show, despite the decisive outcome.
“You finally get to the end of it, no one really loses, but Roman Reigns comes out the winner. Roman Reigns, the new world heavyweight champion, to me, one of the greatest matches I’ve ever seen. Doesn’t get bigger.”
Reigns’ victory brought Punk’s title reign to an end, closing WrestleMania 42 with a main event that has drawn significant attention following the event.
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