WWE WrestleMania 39 concluded in thrilling fashion in LA.
Cody Rhodes lost in controversial circumstances to Roman Reigns in his quest for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the HUGE main event.
While earlier in the night Shane McMahon legitimately blew out his knee in a horror injury just 10 seconds into his surprise match.
And we have all the latest as WWE's sale to UFC owners Endeavor has been CONFIRMED.
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- Henry Tomlinson
Emotional night
Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair put on an amazing show in their WWE "SmackDown" Women's Championship fight.
And Ripley has admitted that she cried before her big fight.
She told BT Sport: "So I soaked it in a little bit this morning.
"I got really emotional here at WrestleMania before I put all my make-up on for it to be smudged off.
"I think more will come.I've had a lot of great moments … I thought that I couldn't top the Royal Rumble, but here we are, and I've definitely topped it."
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Who are the Endeavor group?
WWE has been SOLD to UFC's parent company Endeavor Group.
Endeavor is an American holding company for talent and media agencies.
The group represents artists in film, television, music, theater, digital media and publishing.
The company is run by CEO Ari Emanuel and executive chairman Patrick Whitesell.
Endeavor also owns the UFC, which means Dana White's promotion will merge with WWE.
The company is very much involved with sports as it also works with the NFL and NHL.
- Henry Tomlinson
Shane pain
Shane McMahon tore his quad during his botched WrestleMania match against The Miz.
The WWE star entered the ring as The Miz's unexpected opponent at the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood.
But after jumping over The Miz the 53-year-old landed awkwardly and collapsed to the canvas.
He appeared to have injured his knee but WWE chief Triple H has confirmed he suffered a torn quad.
Triple H said: “Unfortunately, Shane tore his quad early in the match, and not that it was going to be a long match, probably, but going down with a torn quad."
- Alex Smith
McGregor to be UFC & WWE star?
Conor McGregor has declared his intention to become the first UFC and WWE world champion.
It comes after WWE were brought by UFC's parent company Endeavor.
Taking to his Twitter page, McGregor posted a photo of himself with a WWE and UFC belt draped over his shoulder.
- Alex Smith
Big Success
WrestleMania 39 was the most successful Mania event of all-time.
Triple H confirmed that WWE brought in £17million.
Fans have joked the revenue could be spent on tying Roman Reigns down to a new contract.
- Alex Smith
Triple H mourns death
WWE legend Triple H broke down in tears after revealing the mum of one of the young Wrestlemania dancers died on the morning of the show.
In an emotional press conference, Triple H, real name Paul Levesque, revealed the contortionist dancer who appeared during Bianca Belair's entrance tragically lost her mum before the show.
The WWE's chief content officer said: "Before I open this up to questions I want to mention one other thing…
"I wanted to offer [our] condolences and thoughts and prayers. There's a little girl in that troupe today [who] as they got here that informed us that her mum passed away this morning.
"It's the little girl that was the contortionist that Bianca danced with.
"For her to come and do that because that's her passion in life and because she didn't want to let this opportunity pass by. For her to never miss a beat, to see her dance partners swarm around her.
"To see everybody come together for her, to see everybody come to me to tell me about it and then for us to get to do what we do, which is give her that opportunity and moment with Bianca, and create a moment for her on the worst day of her life that she will never forget.
"It's why we do what we do, on so many levels.
"So I just want to say how cool that was from Bianca and just offer [her] our condolences and hope tomorrow is a better day."
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BREAKING NEWS: Endeavour buys WWE
Endeavour, the company that own the UFC, have purchased WWE.
They have taken over 51 per cent of the business.
Their joint ventures are supposedly worth £17billion.
A statement from Endeavour chief Ariel Emanuel said: "This is a rare opportunity to create a global sports and entertainment pureplay built for where the industry is headed.
"For decades, Vince McMahon and his team have demonstrated an incredible track record of innovation and shareholder value creation, and we are confident that Endeavour can deliver significant additional value for shareholders by bringing UFC and WWE together."
- Alex Smith
McGregor breaks silence on WWE deal
Conor McGregor has spoken out on a rumoured takeover of WWE by UFC parent company Endeavour.
The legendary MMA fighter was delighted by the news, and congratulated the UFC.
He tweeted: "Congrats to the @ufc now worth a cool Proper $12bn. Wow! Endeavor bout to scoop the @WWE now also. Incredible. What a powerhouse!"
Many fans of the Notorious will have also noted the pun he placed in his tweet, with a nod to his Proper Twelve whisky brand.
The label, which he last year sold a majority stake in for $600million, was named after Dublin postal District, number 12, where the fighter grew up.
McGregor also celebrated the news by posting a mock-up of himself with WWE and UFC title belts.
- Alex Smith
Asuka slams women's division
Asuka has slammed WWE's women's division as "boring" after her defeat to Bianca Belair.
It was her fifth loss at Mania, having held the NXT, Raw, SmackDown, and WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.
Asuka said: "I might as well go back to Japan… But I bet a lot of you guys my friends will miss me when I leave WWE.
"Now I need the power of your anger. Let’s bring chaos to the boring Women’s Division with me.
"Let’s bring chaos to the WWE."
- Alex Smith
Leadership to stay the same
Vince McMahon is set to remain in his role as executive chairman, while Endeavour's Ari Emanuel will act as chief executive.
And for the UFC, Dana White is set to retain his current position.
McMahon had left the WWE in an abrupt retirement following sexual misconduct allegations.
However, he returned last January to oversee the sale of the company.
- Alex Smith
'Just getting started'
Triple H has broken his silence after reports emerged suggesting Vince McMahon was set to sell WWE.
According to a report from CNBC, WWE is set to be sold to Endeavor Group, the parent company of the UFC.
WWE legend and now chief content officer Triple H, remained tight-lipped at first, before declaring this was just the beginning.
Asked if he could comment on the sale, Triple H, real name Paul Levesque, said: "Nope." Going on to say he wants to focus on Wrestling tonight.
As quoted by journalist Alex McCarthy, Triple H later added: "I can promise you, whatever happens here, WWE is going nowhere. We're just getting started."
- Alex Smith
WWE could be sold
Vince McMahon is reportedly in advance talks to sell WWE.
UFC owners Endeavour could take a 51 per cent stake and the other 49 per cent will be held by WWE shareholders.
The business is worth $7.6billion, according to CNBC.
- James Orr
WrestleMania Night 2 results
Your full WrestleMania Night 2 results from LA:
- Roman Reigns (Champion) BEAT Cody Rhodes – WWE Undisputed Universal Championship
- Bianca Belair (Champion) BEAT Asuka – Raw Women’s Championship
- Brock Lesnar BEAT Omos
- Edge BEAT ‘Demon’ Finn Balor – Hell in a Cell
- Gunther (Champion) BEAT Drew McIntyre and Sheamus – WWE Intercontinental Championship
- Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler BEAT Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan, Shotzi & Natalya and Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green – Women’s Fatal Four-Way Showcase
Drew McIntyre contract latest
Last night's match took place amid intense rumours suggesting Drew McIntyre is on his way out of WWE.
The two-time world champion's contract is in its final year and there are "no signs" of an extension after WrestleMania.
There has reportedly been no progress towards a new deal between the wrestling giants and the 37-year-old.
The exact reason why negotiations have hit a snag between the two parties is currently unknown.
That means this could have been the first ever British WWE Champion's last ever WrestleMania.
More on Shane McMcMahon
Shane McMahon has been spotted needing medical assistance on his way down the aisle at the SoFi Stadium.
On his shock return he legitimately blew out his knee performing a leapfrog in his match against The Miz.
- James Orr
Drew and Sheamus break character
WWE superstars Sheamus and British hero Drew McIntyre broke character last night at WrestleMania.
McIntyre and the Irish legend challenged Intercontinental Champion Gunther at the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood.
As the Gunther walked to the back with his belt to celebrate after his win, the cameras went off in California.
Sheamus and McIntyre then broke character by hugging each other in the middle of the ring.
The two heavyweights also received a loud ovation from the crowd after an incredible display.
Credit: Reuters - James Orr
Shane McMahon injury latest
Shane McMahon suffered a shock botch during his surprise return at WrestleMania 39.
Shane entered the ring as The Miz's unexpected opponent at the SoFi Stadium in Hollywood.
The American climbed the ring after Miz's WrestleMania co-host and superstar rapper Snoop Dogg put him into another impromptu match.
The two grapplers reignited their rivalry from WrestleMania 35 but the bout came to a sudden halt after WWE owner Vince McMahon's son botched a leap.
The 53-year-old landed awkwardly and seemed to have popped his knee, which then led him to fall on the canvas.
The situation got very awkward as the cameras concentrated on The Miz, who acted like everything was going as expected while medical staff attended to his opponent off camera.
Credit: Reuters - James Orr
Roman Reigns retains
But was this the right call?
Roman Reigns has left the SoFi Stadium with his belts after a stunning main event.
Though the win over Cody Rhodes was not without a a controversial ending with Solo Sikoa delivering a Samoan Spike to Rhodes to assist the victory.
- Kieran Davies
Dream is over for Cody
Cody Rhodes had his chances to win this contest, each time, Roman Reigns managed to kick out.
He was so close to causing an upset tonight.
Instead, he is left in the ring wondering what could have been.
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Night 2 full results
- Roman Reigns (Champion) BEAT Cody Rhodes – WWE Undisputed Universal Championship
- Bianca Belair (Champion) BEAT Asuka – Raw Women’s Championship
- Brock Lesnar BEAT Omos
- Edge BEAT 'Demon' Finn Balor – Hell in a Cell
- Gunther (Champion) BEAT Drew McIntyre and Sheamus – WWE Intercontinental Championship
- Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler BEAT Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan vs Shotzi & Natalya vs Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green – Women’s Fatal Four-Way Showcase
Roman Reigns retains his title
They utilised some tricks to get the win but Reigns does it.
He leaves the ring with belts in tact.
- Kieran Davies
Roman Reigns wins
- Kieran Davies
Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes
Rhodes is looking to turn the screw, he can see the win here.
The referee is distracted.
Solo slides into the ring and hits Rhodes with a Samoan spike.
He gets straight back out again.
Roman Reigns spears Cody Rhodes.
That's it.
Reigns pins him and gets the count.
- Kieran Davies
Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes
Rhodes goes in with the flying kick, Reigns ducks under it and Cody wipes out the referee.
That has ruined Cody Rhodes' chances surely.
Suddenly the Usos brothers are in the ring and wipe out Rhodes.
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn come sliding into the ring.
Sami Zayn wipes out Roman Reigns with a kick to the face.
Rhodes falls onto Reigns, surely this is it.
Just as he is about to get the three count, Reigns kicks out.
- Kieran Davies
Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes
Rhodes comes off the ropes and gets his with the spear.
Reigns takes him down in one motion and rolls him over for the cover.
Yet again Cody Rhodes kicks out at the last second.
Roman Reigns cannot believe he does not have the win.
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