WWE WrestleMania 38

WrestleMania 38 Recap: Roman Reigns’ Era Begins, Stone Cold Returns, and More!

WrestleMania 38 was the 38th annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). It was held as a two-night event on April 2 and 3, 2022, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event brought together superstars from WWE Raw and SmackDown, showcasing some of the most memorable matches and championship showdowns in recent WrestleMania history.

Background

Following the success of WrestleMania 37, which was also a two-night event, WWE announced in January 2022 that WrestleMania 38 would follow the same format. This marked the third time in history that WrestleMania spanned two nights. AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, had previously hosted WrestleMania 32 in 2016, and once again became the grand stage for the WWE Universe.

Main Matches and Highlights

Night 1 Highlights

• Stone Cold Steve Austin made his long-awaited return to the ring, facing Kevin Owens in an impromptu No Holds Barred match, which Austin won.

• Charlotte Flair defended the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Ronda Rousey in a controversial victory.

Night 2 Highlights

• The main event featured a Winner Takes All Championship Unification Match between Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar. Roman Reigns emerged victorious, becoming the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. This historic win was symbolized by Roman Reigns holding both the WWE Championship Belt and the Universal Championship Belt, replicas of which are available here.

Other Notable Moments

• Cody Rhodes made a surprising return to WWE as the mystery opponent for Seth Rollins, marking one of the most talked-about moments of the weekend.

• The team of Logan Paul and The Miz faced Rey and Dominik Mysterio, with Paul impressing fans with his in-ring debut.

Championship Belts at WrestleMania 38

WrestleMania 38 featured multiple title defenses and title changes, including matches for:

• The Raw Women’s Championship

• The Tag Team Championships

• The Intercontinental and United States titles

Fans interested in owning a piece of this history can explore authentic replica championship belts, including the Bianca Belair Raw Women’s Championship Belt on wwfbelt.com. Collectors and wrestling enthusiasts can also find WrestleMania 38 commemorative belts, Stone Cold Steve Austin legacy belts, and Roman Reigns' custom Undisputed title belts. These official-quality items capture the grandeur and legacy of WWE's biggest stage.

Attendance and Reception

WrestleMania 38 drew a combined attendance of over 156,000 fans across both nights. Critics and fans praised the show for its high production value, surprising returns, and strong in-ring performances.

Legacy

WrestleMania 38 is remembered as one of the most significant editions in the WrestleMania series, thanks to the unification of the WWE and Universal Championships, the return of major stars like Cody Rhodes and Stone Cold Steve Austin, and the impressive production scale and fan engagement. It marked the beginning of a new era with Roman Reigns as the undisputed face of WWE, holding championship gold high—a legacy many fans celebrate with replica belts available on wwfbelt.com.