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Who Has Main Evented WrestleMania the Most? All-Time Record Holders Ranked
Roman Reigns holds the record for the most WrestleMania main events in history with 10, a mark he is set to extend at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas against CM Punk.
For decades, Hulk Hogan’s iconic streak of eight headlining bouts stood as the gold standard. But as the definition of “main event” evolved and the WWE landscape shifted, new legends rose to challenge the summit.
The closing match of WrestleMania has always been the crown jewel, a stage reserved for the biggest stars and the highest stakes. Since WrestleMania 36, with the event split across multiple nights, the main event has come to mean the final match of each night.
Today, the story of who has headlined WrestleMania the most is a tale of generational icons, enduring rivalries, and records rewritten under the brightest lights.
• Roman Reigns: 10 WrestleMania main events (all-time record, due to be extended at WM42)
• Hulk Hogan: 8 (previous record holder, 1985 to 1993 era)
• Triple H: 7, The Rock and John Cena: 6 each
• Only one active wrestler other than Reigns in the top 10: Cody Rhodes (4, including WM42 Night 1)
Roman Reigns – 10 WrestleMania Main Events (Record)
The rise of Roman Reigns is the story of modern WrestleMania.
Emerging in the mid-2010s, Reigns stepped into the main event spotlight at WrestleMania 31, clashing with Brock Lesnar in a match that would end with Seth Rollins cashing in the Money in the Bank contract for a shock finish.
That was just the start. Reigns’s dominance in WWE grew, and so did his place in the show’s biggest slot.
From one-on-one showdowns with Triple H and The Undertaker to multi-man battles and tag team wars, Reigns’s main event resume reads like a who’s who of WWE legends.
The drama only heightened as the event itself grew, and by the time WrestleMania split into two nights, Reigns was a fixture in the final act.
With his 10th headliner at WrestleMania 42 against CM Punk—a night he earned by winning the 2026 Royal Rumble—Reigns has truly redefined what it means to be the face of WWE on the grandest stage.
- WrestleMania 31 (2015) vs Brock Lesnar and Seth Rollins
- WrestleMania 32 (2016) vs Triple H
- WrestleMania 33 (2017) vs The Undertaker
- WrestleMania 34 (2018) vs Brock Lesnar
- WrestleMania 37 (2021) Night 2 vs Edge and Daniel Bryan
- WrestleMania 38 (2022) Night 2 vs Brock Lesnar
- WrestleMania 39 (2023) Night 2 vs Cody Rhodes
- WrestleMania 40 (2024) Night 1 (Tag: with The Rock vs Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins)
- WrestleMania 40 (2024) Night 2 vs Cody Rhodes
- WrestleMania 41 (2025) Night 1 vs Seth Rollins and CM Punk
- WrestleMania 42 (2026) Night 2 vs CM Punk (World Heavyweight Championship)
In the world of betting, Reigns’s presence in the main event always draws attention. From his 7/4 odds in Royal Rumble markets to his polarising win/loss record at WrestleMania, each outing feels like a referendum on his era.
For more context on the Royal Rumble’s importance in shaping main events, see our Royal Rumble 2026 Odds and Predictions and check out the Early WrestleMania 42 Odds Markets for the latest storylines taking shape.
Hulk Hogan – 8 WrestleMania Main Events
Before Roman Reigns, there was Hulk Hogan: the original main event icon. Hogan’s run at the top defined the first golden age of WrestleMania, with eight main events spanning from the inaugural show in 1985 through WrestleMania IX in 1993.
Whether defending the WWE Championship, teaming up with Mr. T, or body-slamming André the Giant in one of wrestling’s most replayed moments, Hogan made the main event feel like the place where legends were born.
All eight of Hogan’s appearances came in a whirlwind era of characters and spectacle. He headlined title matches, tag bouts, and even a steel cage showdown, setting a record that would stand for nearly thirty years. For generations of fans, Hogan’s main event record was considered untouchable—until the relentless momentum of the modern era changed the equation.
Triple H – 7 WrestleMania Main Events
Known for his cerebral style and championship pedigree, Triple H’s seven WrestleMania main events placed him firmly in the conversation of all-time greats.
His first taste of the headline came at WrestleMania X8 against Chris Jericho, but it was his battles with fellow icons that shaped his legend.
Triple H tangled with Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels in a dramatic triple threat, clashed with Batista, John Cena, Randy Orton, and, in later years, would face Roman Reigns himself. Yet, in spite of his frequent presence at the top of the card, Triple H holds an unenviable record: the most main event losses in WrestleMania history, a paradox befitting one of wrestling’s shrewdest strategists.
The Rock – 6 WrestleMania Main Events
The electricity that The Rock brought to WrestleMania main events is the stuff of legend. Twice, he headlined against “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, forging one of wrestling’s most storied rivalries.
Two clashes against John Cena redefined the modern era, while his unforgettable showdown with Hulk Hogan remains a cultural touchstone.
The Rock’s most recent headline appearance came at WrestleMania 40 Night 1, where he teamed with Roman Reigns for a wild tag battle against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. Even after years away, The Great One’s ability to command the main event spotlight proved undiminished.
John Cena – 6 WrestleMania Main Events
No discussion of the most WrestleMania main event appearances would be complete without John Cena. His six main events spanned eras and opponents: Shawn Michaels, Triple H, The Miz, The Rock (twice), and Cody Rhodes.
At WrestleMania 41 Night 2, Cena made history by winning his record 17th world championship in the main event, outlasting Cody Rhodes in a night that signalled the end of his full-time in-ring career.
With Cena embarking on his retirement tour and set to host WrestleMania 42, his last headline match is now etched into history—a fitting close to a career defined by big-match moments and relentless consistency.
The Rest of the Top 10 WrestleMania Main Eventers All Time
- Shawn Michaels – 5: Dubbed “Mr WrestleMania” for good reason, Michaels’s five main events included classic battles with Steve Austin, Triple H, John Cena, and two showdowns with The Undertaker.
- Brock Lesnar – 5: 2 wins, 3 losses in main events. His headlining resume features bouts against Kurt Angle, Reigns (three times), and Drew McIntyre.
- The Undertaker – 5: Four wins, one loss in the main event. The Phenom’s headline opponents included Sycho Sid, Batista, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and Roman Reigns.
- Steve Austin – 4: The Rattlesnake headlined WrestleMania 14, 15, X-Seven, and X8 in the heart of the Attitude Era.
- Cody Rhodes – 4: The only other active competitor in the top 10 besides Reigns, Cody has now main evented three straight WrestleManias (WM39, WM40 Night 2, WM41 Night 2, WM42 Night 1), establishing himself as the new workhorse of the big stage.
What This Means for WrestleMania 42 Betting
With Roman Reigns continuing to extend the WrestleMania main event record, each appearance brings new intrigue to the odds and the narratives that betting markets embrace.
Reigns’s legacy is now defined by both his sheer number of main event appearances and his complicated win/loss record—an echo of the recurring tension that has followed him since his first headline slot.
Cody Rhodes, meanwhile, has surged into the spotlight with a streak of four consecutive WrestleMania main events. As Rhodes cemented his place as the face of WWE, the odds in the weeks leading up to the event tightened, reflecting the sense that a new era might be upon us.
For CM Punk, a win at WrestleMania 42 would mark his first main event victory, a dramatic twist in his own storied journey, after coming up short at WM41 Night 1.
FAQ
Who has main evented WrestleMania the most times?
Roman Reigns holds the record for the most WrestleMania main event appearances, with 10.
How many WrestleMania main events has Roman Reigns had?
Roman Reigns has appeared in 10 WrestleMania main events, a record he set at WrestleMania 42.
Does Roman Reigns hold the WrestleMania main event record?
Yes, Roman Reigns is the all-time leader for most WrestleMania main event appearances with 10.
Who headlined WrestleMania 42?
Roman Reigns and CM Punk closed out WrestleMania 42 Night 2 for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Who had the most WrestleMania main events before Roman Reigns?
Hulk Hogan held the previous record, with 8 main event appearances.
What counts as a WrestleMania main event?
The main event is officially the closing match of the event. Since WrestleMania 36, with two-night formats, each night’s final match is considered a main event.
